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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 1993 <br /> BIKE/HIKE TRAIL - CONT. <br /> Gerhardson explained that a retaining wall could not be built along the full length of the Hile <br /> property and in certain areas it would have to be fenced because of the drop-off. The Hiles do <br /> not like the idea of a wall or a fence but if a fence is necessary, they do not want a cyclone <br /> fence. He has a meeting scheduled with the Hiles and the Brandenburgs. <br /> Chair Flint inquired about Starkey Road. <br /> Gerhardson explained that it is a connection to the loop trail to the interior of the park. It is not <br /> part of the trail itself. Thus the Orono Trail will connect to the Baker Park Trail without <br /> traversing along Starkey Road. <br /> Several Park Commission members agreed to contact Councilmembers regarding the trail prior <br /> to next Council meeting. <br /> (#4) OLD CRYSTAL BAY SITE <br /> Ilse relayed information received from Randi Carlson who did a survey of the neighbors of the <br /> area. The residents favored a short court basketball hoop, ice rink, expanded play area and the <br /> possibility of flowers and benches. <br /> McMillan asked if a tennis court was mentioned? <br /> Ilse answered that it did not appear high on their list. <br /> Ilse added that she received a call from a state, local and national breast cancer connection group <br /> who want to memorialize women who are fighting breast cancer, survivors, and those who have <br /> died. They want a site to pay for, plant and maintain flowers, bushes and trees and inquired if <br /> Orono is interested in using any of its parks such as the Crystal Bay site for this purpose. <br /> McMillan detailed a potential plan drafted by Susan Wilson for the area - close Prospect <br /> Avenue; Lots A and B with connecting streets being park parcels; Lot C could be sold as one <br /> lot for development. <br /> Vongries questioned the use of the old Council Chamber building. <br /> Chair Flint explained that the Historical Society would like to take the old Council building and <br /> move it next to the school. <br /> McMillan stated that she would like to see $2,700.00 from the Community Block Grant used <br /> towards some professional planning for the site. <br /> 6 <br />