Laserfiche WebLink
MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday,July 7,2014 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Neil Bluth stated he would call it an access point and not a boat launch area. <br /> Berg asked how wide the area is. <br /> Gaffron stated the area is 30 feet wide and that it is very clear the area is dedicated to the public. Gaffron <br /> stated to his knowledge the house next to this access point was rebuilt approximately ten years ago and <br /> that it was made very clear at that time that the owners of that house could not block that access. <br /> Gaffron stated in his view the City did not want to have a permanent gravel area there since that would <br /> attract members of the public that were not from the neighborhood and that it was intended to be a <br /> neighborhood access point only. Gaffron indicated he does not have information at this point on whether <br /> the City allowed that area to be turned into grass or rip-rapped. <br /> Gaffron stated the question is how the neighborhood would like it marked. Gaffron stated if it is marked <br /> as a public access point, it is likely members of the general public will use it,which would create other <br /> issues. Gaffron stated this general issue has been discussed at the city level for a number of years. <br /> Meyers commented it sounds like the residents would like the dock installed to launch small boats or <br /> kayaks. Meyers noted at this time the Park Commission is just starting to identify what use should be <br /> allowed at each beach or access point. Meyers noted if it is designated for boats, swimming would not be <br /> allowed. <br /> Julie Gatehouse stated they do not utilize it as a beach. <br /> Meyers asked if this was a floating dock. <br /> Palmer indicated it was not but that it was always higher than the other docks on the lagoon. Palmer <br /> stated it is a nice place for people who do not have lake access to bring their boat to. <br /> Meyers asked if the area is ever congested on the weekends. <br /> Palmer indicated it is not. <br /> Meyers asked if people leave their boats there overnight. <br /> Julie Gatehouse stated the boats are never left there overnight or longer than an hour or two. <br /> Gaffron stated per City Code, all docks owned or maintained by the City shall be subject to the following <br /> regulations: One, it is unlawful for any person to dive,jump or fish from or otherwise use a city dock or <br /> the adjacent area in a manner so as to disturb or endanger any other person. Two,it is unlawful to dock <br /> any watercraft except for the temporary purpose of boarding or discharging passengers, and then not in <br /> any dock within a swimming beach. Three, it is unlawful to use a city dock or the surrounding area for <br /> any purpose between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and sunrise the next morning. Four,it is unlawful to deposit <br /> or leave any paper, can,bottle, glass or other refuse on or near a city dock except in approved containers <br /> placed by the City for such purpose. <br /> Gaffron asked if there has ever been a garbage can down there. <br /> Page 5 of 11 <br />