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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 4, 1993 <br /> LOWRY WOODS - CONT. <br /> White said he would suppiy them with areai photos of the area. <br /> Wilson noted the property drastically slopes from south to north . <br /> She added this area is much like Woldsfeld Woods . She said the <br /> Nature Conservancy has not maintained the area for the last 15 <br /> years and she expected little cost associated with maintenance . <br /> White asked if a survey has been conducted of the trees and <br /> wildlife . <br /> Wilson said to her knowledge there is not a survey on the wildlife <br /> in the area. <br /> White suggested that may be helpful in determining walking trail <br /> locations . He noted they may be able to get a volunteer from the <br /> County to provide the survey. <br /> Chair Flint questioned whether they should hold an informational <br /> meeting for the neighbors . <br /> Wilson suggested they do so after they have obtained more <br /> information . <br /> McMillan recommended they study the possibility of access to the <br /> Luce Line . <br /> Gerhardson said he would determine the name of the owner of the <br /> parcel to the north . <br /> Chair Flint felt there were pluses and minuses to tieing this area <br /> to the Luce Line . He felt the area should be maintained as a <br /> neighborhood nature area. <br /> McMillan felt walking trails would not be needed if the area were <br /> not publicized . She questioned the need for parking . <br /> Howells asked what will happen with the property if Orono does not <br /> accept . <br /> Wilson said the Nature Conservancy is determined to dispose of the <br /> property and probably will find another recipient or sell it . <br /> Chair Flint felt Orono probably could do a better job of <br /> maintaining the area, and suggested the involvement of neighbors . <br /> Wilson felt they should develop trails for bird watchers . She said <br /> she has parked on Bayside Road and walked in to the property. <br /> 3 <br />