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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,March 13,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> vicinity of that building the committee is looking at constructing a restroom facility. There is also the <br /> potential relocation of the fishing/cleaning house that sits in the woods, which could perhaps be used as a <br /> historical item. Edwards stated he is not sure whether its condition will allow it to be removed. Lastly, <br /> the little blue star by the beach is a potential location for a picnic table. <br /> Scattered throughout the park are some possible locations for bollards/stones. Edwards noted there was a <br /> lot of vehicular traffic out there this past winter and the bollards would be installed to help deter that. <br /> Another option is to place large stones in those areas. <br /> Williams asked whether the master plan envisions the park being open year-round. <br /> Edwards indicated it does, but noted Big Island is primarily used in the summer. <br /> Edwards displayed some examples of amenities that are being considered. The thought behind the stone <br /> picnic tables is to help deter vandalism. Other amenities include sitting stones, crushed limestone on <br /> some of the trails, interpretive signs, swing gates, and a picnic shelter near the outlook. Edwards stated <br /> any structure would need to be sturdy and blend in with the environment. <br /> Berg asked where the vehicles are driving. <br /> Edwards indicated they enter near the docks on the south side of the bay. On the Cruiser's Cove side, <br /> there also appear to be some access points. In addition, ATVs come in from the beach. Edwards stated <br /> he is not sure whether the City can ever completely prevent some of the motorized traffic. <br /> Roath asked if the plan is to install security cameras. <br /> Edwards indicated security cameras are listed in the master plan and that is probably something that will <br /> be purchased with operation/maintenance dollars. Edwards stated the Public Works Department is testing <br /> a solar camera to see whether it will work since there is not ready access to electricity. The other option <br /> is trail cameras. The hope behind the cameras is to deter vandalism and misuse of the park. <br /> Berg stated if a bathroom facility is constructed out on Big Island, cameras would definitely be needed. <br /> Roath asked if some of the uses would be walking, snowshoeing, skiing, and biking. <br /> Edwards stated biking is not currently permitted and that the proposed master plan does not change any of <br /> the current authorized use. The permitted uses are covered in the easement or in a separate section of the <br /> City Code that deals specifically with this park. Dogs are allowed on leash. <br /> Edwards indicated the master plan is simply a planning and budget document at this point. <br /> Williams asked what the goal is for implementation of the items. <br /> Edwards stated the idea behind the plan is to help guide improvements, and that once the plan is agreed <br /> upon, it will be used to produce the documents necessary to seek grants. It is the Council's intent for Big <br /> Island to limit the amount of City resources on the improvements and that they are looking at grants and <br /> the creation of a nonprofit 501(3)(c) for donations. <br /> Page 2 of 8 <br />