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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 14,1998 <br />( * #4) TRUTH IN TAXATION MEETING OF DECEMBER 7,1998 • <br />Goetten moved, Flint seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Truth in Taxation meeting of <br />December 7, 1998, as submitted. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0, Jabbour Abstained. <br />PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS - Andrew McDermott, Representative <br />Commissioner Andrew McDermott thanked the Council for putting funds in the budget for the Park <br />Commission. <br />McDermott reported that the Commission met with approximately 20 neighbors in the Dickey Park <br />area and reviewed the preliminary plans with them. They discussed changing the name of the park. <br />The Commission is proposing a trail from the park down to Old Crystal Bay Road and another trail <br />through the park to Thoroughbred Circle. The neighbors asked for some minor modifications to the <br />plan, but they reacted favorably to the preliminary plans. <br />McDermott said a meeting with the Navarre area residents has been postponed until January. <br />McDermott encouraged the Council not to release too much of the letter of credit for Spring Hill <br />Golf Course until the developer finishes the trails. <br />McDermott noted that the winter recreation program starts right after Christmas. He stated that Irene • <br />Silber's and his appointments to the Park Commission expire at the end of this month and they <br />would like to be considered for reappointment. <br />Kelley asked if any of the Dickey Park neighbors talked about the easement from the old road up to <br />the park. McDermott stated that one neighbor was in favor of it and they have not spoken to the other <br />neighbor. <br />Jabbour talked about meeting held with the Navarre residents. The Navarre residents would like to <br />pursue purchasing two lots that belong to Paul Larson and Matthew Sohnes. Jabbour stated there are <br />three priorities: 1) the Eisinger property, 2) access to the Saga Hill park through the Fairview <br />Covenant church property, and 3) Navarre. He also talked with them about the Dakota rail line and <br />they were in favor of Hennepin Parks becoming involved with developing it as a trail. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS - Bill Stoddard, Representative <br />None. <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS <br />None. <br />Page 2 <br />• <br />