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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING �F AUGUS�� 4, 1992 <br /> CANOE RACK SUMMIT PARK - CONT. <br /> It was moved by Bradley , seconded by Vongries, to recommend denial <br /> of the request because i t i s a po I i cy of the Park Comm i ss i on to <br /> maintain Summit Beach for the sole use of swimmers without boat <br /> launching facilities provided . Ayes 6, nays 2 . Chair Flint and <br /> Johnston voted nay . <br /> Chair Flint said he opposed the motion as he felt it was good to <br /> encourage less motorized watercraft on Long Lake . He felt it would <br /> be good to enlarge the beach and noted some of the additional area <br /> could be used by canoes and sailboards . <br /> Johnston felt that canoes could be launched further down from the <br /> swimming beach and not conflict with swimming activities. <br /> Gerhardson reminded them that the parking lot has been enlarged <br /> once , and to enlarge again may encourage additional traffic in the <br /> area. <br /> Gerhardson felt that a letter explaining the Park Commission ' s <br /> position should be sent to the requestor on Orono stationary. <br /> (#5) OTHER ISSUES <br /> Chair Flint asked about the status of Bederwood playground <br /> equipment . <br /> Gerhardson said the equipment is scheduled to be shipped August <br /> 11th . He stated that the sub-committee has met to decide locations <br /> and will meet again on site with the contractor to determine final <br /> location of the play equipment and the skating rink . <br /> **** <br /> Chair Flint asked about the signs and benches for the parks . <br /> Gerhardson said they should be delivered any day. <br /> **** <br /> Chair Flint asked Wilson/McMillan about a report on half court <br /> basketball . <br /> There was no report at this meeting , but it will be submitted for <br /> the next meeting . <br /> **** <br /> Chair Flint reported that the Park Commission still is not <br /> receiving the Planning Commission agendas . Mabusth stated that this <br /> may be a way for the Park Commission Members to be apprised of <br /> upcoming applications . <br /> 7 <br />