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ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING� <br /> MINUTE5 FOR FEBRUARY 3, 1997 <br /> 7:Q0.7:30 P.M. - RECEPTION FOR FRIENDS OF THE PARK AVVARD <br /> Susan Wilson recognized the achievements of 3ason Christenson for his provision of <br /> benches in the Clrono parks this past year and the Saga Hill Preservation Society, who <br /> assisted the City in the acquisition of park land. Mayor Jabbour presented the certiticates <br /> awarding Jason Christensan and the Saga Hill Preservation Society as Friends of the Park <br /> for 1996. The Friends of the Park plaque, which includes the names of the new recipients, <br /> was displayed and will hang in the Councit Chambers. Cauncil Members Goetten, Kelley, <br /> and Peterson were atso in attendance. <br /> ATTENDANCE <br /> The Park Comrt�ission met on the above mentioned date with the following members <br /> present: t�cting Chair Susan Wilson, CQmmissioners Sherokee Ilse, David Beal, Andrew <br /> McDermatt, and James White. Representing Staff were Public Services Director Greg <br /> Gappa, City Planner Elizabeth Van Zomeren, and Recorder Sherry Frost. Acting Chair <br /> Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. <br /> (#1} APPROVAL OF MINUTES �F JANUARY 1997 MEET�NG <br /> Wilson asked Gappa ta verify the amount of the Park Dedication Fund reflected in the <br /> minutes of the November 4, 1996 Park Commission meeting. <br /> Ilse moved, Beal seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Park Commission <br /> Meeting Qf 3anuary 6, 1997. Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br /> Gappa informed Wilson that the golf course club house opening for winter use has been <br /> reported several times in the newspaper this year. <br /> (Cornmissioner White arrived at this time.) <br /> (#2) SAGA 13ILL ACCESS RECOMA�IENDATION - MEMO AND <br /> ATTAC[�MENTS FR(3M RON M0t3RSE <br /> Wilson recc��nized the contribution made by the Saga Hill Preservation Society in the <br /> acquisition af the park land. She indieated that it was the desire of the City to maintain <br /> the park land as a large parcel. <br /> Gappa reviewed the property location noting the placement of Garden Lane and <br /> Higl�view, unimproved but platted roadways. The park property was identified as a <br /> natural area and general pa�-k area. The 9 acre tax forfeited parcel on the west is <br /> designated for general park use. The eastern portion clase to the ravine is a natural area. <br /> l <br />