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4.3 Naming Contest Update <br />The committee discussed if it was important to convey hunting or conservation in the naming of <br />the property. It was important not to convey the following in the name - park, recreation, <br />sports, or sportsman. It was agreed that conservation was important in the name- it serves as a <br />value and purpose of the property. <br />A list of names that the public submitted has handed out to committee members. The history of <br />the property was discussed with many of the names bearing the "Houlton "name. Hecker <br />mentioned that the naming should follow the city's naming policy. This means that it will go <br />before the Parks and Recreation Commission and then to City Council for final approval. After a <br />brief discussion of the names the name "William H. Houlton Conservation Area" was <br />recommended. <br />4.4 House Removal RFP <br />Michael stated that one proposal was submitted for the house removal. It was approved by City <br />Council. The house should be removed this July. The City will be responsible for filling in the <br />basement and any concrete pads or pipes left behind. <br />4.5 Buildings Disposition <br />The buildings on the property were discussed. Bob commented that the city may receive <br />resistance from the Lessard Council if more than one building was kept on the property. <br />Currently, the main buildings discussed are the old barn, the newer large barn and the Quonset <br />building. The buildings cannot attract from the main purposed of the property which is habitat <br />and conservation. Using any of the buildings for purposes such as education or meetings will be <br />a problem. <br />Hecker discussed that the Fire Department can burn the buildings for training purposes. The <br />option of demolition and its costs will be researched. The city and committee have some time <br />to decide on the final fate of the buildings. It might be best to do an RFP to remove the <br />buildings. The city will continue to use the Quonset building for storing city vehicles and <br />equipment during the summer months, including equipment from the Fire Department. <br />4.6 Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) Update <br />It was mentioned that the FMR has been reviewing the property. The next major project for the <br />Committee will be working with FMR on a Conservation Management Plan. <br />4.7 Mowing <br />It was discussed that it is not necessary for the city to mow grass on the property. <br />Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm <br />2 <br />