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NIINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARKS COMMISSION <br />Monday, September 8, 2015 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Edwards stated to his recollection is was approximately $100 per 10 -foot section and it came out of the <br />Parks budget. <br />Ruegemer asked why fishing is not allowed. <br />Meyers stated if people want to fish, there are other areas available, and that for the safety of the <br />swimmers, fishing or boats should not be allowed since they are conflicting uses and someone could get <br />hurt. <br />Levang noted the City did receive complaints in the past from swimmers regarding fishing and boating. <br />Edwards stated the original idea was to place the fence six inches inside the property line straight down. <br />The other option would be to move it in five feet. The advantage of doing that is it gives more room to <br />maintain both sides of the fence and allow the adjoining property owner to mow his property easier. <br />Edwards indicated he did meet with the neighboring property owners who raised concerns with the fence <br />and they seemed to be amenable to it after it was explained to them. If the Parks Commission decides not <br />to go with the fence, bollards could be placed there or nothing at all, <br />The Parks Commission reviewed Options I and 2. Edwards noted Option 2 moves the fence in five feet. <br />Levang stated the fence would help delineate what is park land. Levang stated currently it is a little <br />ambiguous. <br />Berg stated she would run the fence up to the cattails, but if the City feels strongly about running it down <br />to the shoreline, she would be fine with that. <br />Brenda Johnson stated in her view additional no fishing signs should be added. <br />Edwards stated there is a parks rule sign that says no fishing, but it is probably ignored. <br />Brenda Johnson moved, Bryce Johnson seconded, to recommend Option 2, constructing a split rail <br />fence five feet in from the property line. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br />Brenda Johnson stated showing a demarcation of the property lines also sets a good model for the rest of <br />the parks. <br />Berg asked if the metal gates would remain. <br />Edwards stated they would, and if a vehicle or snowmobilers require access, Public Works would simply <br />open one of the gates. <br />Brenda Johnson asked how many vehicles will be able to park with the change. <br />Berg stated no one parks there because it is all grass. <br />Edwards indicated there is room for two cars and that they will not be losing any parking. <br />5. Public Works Director/City Engineer Update <br />Page 6 of 11 <br />