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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1992 <br /> BIKE/HIKE TRAIL - CONT. <br /> Chair Fiint stated unless it is feasible from an engineering <br /> standpoint , the trail will not be shifted , and if an easement <br /> cannot be obtained , the trail will follow the right-of-way. <br /> Chair Flint stated that the total cost of a trail off the right- <br /> of-way is less expensive , but the impact of the inability to use <br /> MSA funding for such a trail makes this option more expensive for <br /> the City/County. <br /> Chair Flint clarified that this motion does not recommend extension <br /> of sewer and water to the school property. He stated this item is <br /> a matter for the C i ty Counc i I and the Schoo I D i str i ct to work out . <br /> Bradley asked that the cost of an underpass be determined prior to <br /> Council review. <br /> Chair Flint stated that if an underpass is a viable option , a <br /> special meeting of the Park Commission will be called to discuss <br /> the option . <br /> (#4) RESPONSE TO LETTER - CANOE RACK SUMMIT PARK <br /> Chair Flint explained he received a letter from Orono resident , <br /> Thomas Caswell , requesting canoe racks be placed at Summit Park for <br /> rental . <br /> Vongries stated there are "no boating" signs posted at all Orono <br /> Parks . He felt that canoes were included in the interpretation . <br /> McMillan felt that they would be allowing space for a limited <br /> number of individuals to gain access to the lake . <br /> Vongries felt that they have come this far without allowing <br /> boating . He stated the canoe racks are ugly and noted there are <br /> other accesses to the I ake. He fe I t th i s wou I d open up the door for <br /> other types of watercraft launching . He stated that the Summit Park <br /> swimming beach should be expanded . <br /> Gerhardson explained that years ago, Long Lake and Orono agreed <br /> that Orono would open a swimming beach on east end of Long Lake to <br /> alleviate over crowding at the other swimming beach in Long Lake. <br /> Part of that agreement was that there would not be boat launching <br /> provided . He stated that this may be viewed as private use of <br /> public land . <br /> 6 <br />