09-28-1992 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 28, 1992 ( #5) MAXWELL BAY ACCESS UPDATE Marge Gasch reported that the DNR purchases a parcel of res1dentaIIy used property on Maxwell Bay, and the Legislature passed a grant for money to be used for development of a pub I i c access. She reported several lakeshore residents met with the DNR to express their concerns. JoEllen Hurr referred to the packet of information submitted. She explained Plan C, which provides for possible future expansion to the east, is the preferred plan among the concerned residents. She suggested this be a joint venture between the City and the DNR to ensure that the City is a part of the project and can control the use of the access. The DNR will consider payment in lieu of taxes. She felt access from Tonkawa Road opposed to County Road 51 was a plus. Gordon Kimball, Regional Trails and Waterways Supervisor, introduced Stan Lindahl, landscape architect for the project, and Brad Thompson. Kimball noted the property designs address the concerns of the lakeshore property owners. He asked that Council refer the DNR to the appropriate reviewing body for further consideration. Jabbour acknowledged that the DNR has gone out of its way to address issues of concern. He asked that the DNR consider putting in writing that they will not revisit Orono again until all other communities have been reviewed for additional parking and access. Kimball stated thi.s proposal will put the DNR in the range they had hoped for parking needs. Jabbour suggested if putting this commitment in writing is not acceptable, the DNR consider making each zone have the same number of parking spaces available. He stated because Orono had the foresight to provide open land for public use, they should not be made to pay the consequences. Lindahl reviewed the proposals. He noted it was decided that three ramps for loading and unloading was needed. Plan C provides for 50 to 60 car /trailer parking spaces, and 15 car only spaces. Plan D provides for further setbacks from the Lake and the street, and there would be additional car /trailer parking spaces. Mayor Peterson asked about picnic tables at the site. 3