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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 />