04-06-1992 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 6, 1992 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL - CONT. Rodney Minnich felt that having the trail right in front of his house would actually deter parking as there would be no room for parking . King suggested that some form of "no parking" could be implemented , and felt that this trail system would not add to the current parking problem. Pat Daugherty stated that he favors the trail . He believes that the trail could deter future widening of Old Crystai Bay Road . It will help to maintain it as a rural road , not a major artery . Rich Wysocki , 2770 Rainey Road , asked if a study has been done to determine actual usage of the trail . King noted it was difficult to determine the draw in less densely populated areas . Future development of the City will determine usage on the trail . Wysocki asked if the trail will definitely be developed . Chair Flint noted that a survey of Orono residents indicated a high priority for a bike/hike trail system. The Park Commission wants to now add a north/south connector because we already have the Luce Line running east/west . Old Crystal Bay Road was the logical location as it ties up with the school and the new City facilities and is totally within Orono. Also, the County is willing to pay for the trail system at this location. He asked residents their opinion on Options A and B. Wysocki noted that the trail will connect to Noerenberg Park , but that area is very restricted . William Hyle , 2790 Silver View Drive , indicated that trees would need to be removed on his property to allow the trail system to be developed . He felt this would change the character of his property. King explained in that area the trail would be within the right- of-way and the trees along the right-of-way would be maintained if possible . He felt that trails are good for the Community and indicated they did not want any adjacent property owners to have a negative experience from the proposed system. 4