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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON AUGUST ?, 1995 <br /> (#4 -Park Dedication Land or Money Considerations- Cantinued) <br /> McMillan responded that this area is a low density azea, and the residents do not wish to <br /> have connecting trails all over. McMillan felt there should onty be a few strategically <br /> placed traits. Goetten added that the projections for population were 10,000 in 1980, and <br /> Orono presently has about 7,400 people. <br /> McDermott commented that Fox Street is one of the few east/west roads, and it will <br /> become busier in the future with development to the west. <br /> Flint said all members of the Commission are in favor of keeping Fox Street as quiet as it <br /> is, but he questioned whether this can be done. <br /> McMillan commented that the trail on Brown Road happened with or without easements. <br /> White said he did not wish to make a decision based on money when the amount was <br /> unknown. <br /> Vote: Ayes 2, Flint, White;Nays, 4, Howelis, Ilse, McMillan, McDermott. Motion fails. <br /> McMillan moved, Ilse seconded, to recammend money for Park Dedication fund instead <br /> of land. Ayes 5, Nays 1, Flint. <br /> C. #2051 HILBELINK, 2760 WATERT4WN ROAD <br /> Hilbelink is the buyer of the property which is in the conceptual planning stage of <br /> development. The trail for this property would be similar to the Dickey property trail as it <br /> contains some wetlands necessitating the trail to be located near the road with weaving in <br /> and out. The trail will weave in and out from 41d Crystal Bay Road to the top ofthe hill <br /> north of it. The ground elevation provides a natural buffer zone. Gerhardson said by <br /> acquiring an easement, curb anc!gutter could be avoided. The trail will not be adjacent to <br /> the shoulder but will have a separation. <br /> McMillan expressed the importance of having input as to where the trail is laid out. <br /> Gerhardson said the committee should meet with Bonestroo on site prior to the plans <br /> being drawn. <br /> McMillan moved, Ilse seconded, to recommend an easement be acquired far a trail; the <br /> location of which will be deternuned via a meeting with Bonestroo. This will be <br /> contingent upon the Pazk Commission's appraval af the conceptual ptan by the Engineer. <br /> 4 <br />