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R MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 10, 1992 PARK COMMISSION APPLICANT INTERVIEWS — CONT. Mayor Peterson asked if Johnson was familiar with the Park Commission's current projects. Johnson noted that he was familiar with the bike /hike trail, and stated he had not attended any of the Park Commission meetings. Lill Tod McMillan, 1275 Lyman Avenue McMillan noted that she had reviewed the minutes from the 1991 Park Commission meetings and realized the Commission is dealing with many issues. Mayor Peterson asked if she was aware that the Commission is looking to develop a master park plan for the City. McMillan asked if that would be an update of the current plan. Mayor Peterson asked what McMillan felt was the most important issue before the Commission. McMillan felt that the Crystal Bay site was the most pressing Issue. She also felt the Commission should look to the citizens for input in the development of the comprehensive park plan. Goetten asked her opinion of the bike /hike trail opportunity. McMillan felt it was an important part of the City's park system, and felt it was a more complex issue because of the many organizations involved with the development of the trail. Dana Mock, 80 Hackberry Hill Mock noted she has lived in Orono for 5 years and has a 1 year old child. She felt that the safety of children using the park equipment was very important. Mayor Peterson asked if she had attended any of the Park Commission meetings, and asked what she felt was the most important issue the Commission was currently dealing with. Mock noted she had not attended any of the meetings, but felt that safety of those using the parks was very important. She noted the park system could use more organization, such as Hackberry Hill has a basketball hoop with grass under it, which is unusable. She felt that neighborhood watches should be organized. K