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-- _ _ _ _ . � June 2; 1999 P�rk and Recre�tion Meeting , which shouldn't cost a lot of money. They felt this swing and possibly a shelter could go in at the whole other end t�f the park._ Mr. Navin expressed it is premature to talk anymore about shelters or anything going into the pazk until we know if �e City gets t�ie grant., Mr. Navin wanted to address the issue of children fishing around the pond at Acorn Creek. I�aturaliy, it is a c�rawing point �r chtYctren to come t� fish. Legally the pond.is not connected to Acorn Creek Park, so the kids shouldn't be �ble to fish there. Adding if we coutr� figure out some way to appease tlye prop�rty owners, this couYct be the key to the success of Acorn Creek Park. The City needs to use a pro-active approach. l�tr. De�ine (1�37 Revoir St.) sug�este� contacting tne property owners to see how they felt about ganting an easemem to the City allowing children to fish in the pond. l�ts. I7t�rn mentioned she ctbesn't mind the kids coming onto her property, except th�t tl�ey leave garbage and things behind. She doesn't feel she should have to clean up after them. , lt�is. Dorn questioned if the ponct witY ever be f shed out; and� also, wher� di� the fisH co{ne ' from to begin with? I 1VIf. Steve Brown noted that he�has never seen a dead fish along the lakeshore, adding �at �� the fish are getting bigger. He didn't feel the pond would ever be fished out. � ' Mir. M�rch mernioned if ttte property owners have a problem with child�en on their � property or are worried about liabilities, they could always put up a fence. It would have been nice if ttiere were an easement on Yot from the start: lt�ir. March suggeste�l , contacting the property owner to see if they are interested in signing an easement. If they ' � are interested, we can pursue from there. If tlt�y are nor imerested, it witl have to be dropped. Mr. March didn't feel the Council would be willing to pursue condemnation: It was determined that Lisa and I.aren Abrahamson are the property owners of 1a� 9. Mr. Navin requested permission to write a letter to the Abrahamsons on behalf of the City. It was determined that it would l�� bett�r to dtop the Yetter o�in person: A�so, Mr.1<Tavin ! could answer any questions the Abrahamsons may have. PEITTIONS AND COMPLAII��S UNFIlVISHED BUSINESS LTndate on St. Paul Water iJtilitv Surnlus P�ct,pg�+ raisal. Mr. March explained the City is still waiting on the appraisal from the St� Paul Water Utility. Apparently the St. P�ul VVater �Ttility is atso doing ari appraisal on the wetlands. at the end of Clearwater Creek. ' Undate on Atioka Countvtl.alt�tatte Trait��ssue_ —� � r 3