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NiINUTES OF THE REGULAR OR�NO PARK COlVIMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 7, 1995 <br /> C. HIGHWOOD NATURE TRAlL, (GERHAR.DSON} <br /> Grerhardson said the construction of the gravel parking lot will begin in September. <br /> D. LOWRY NATURE PRESERVE (GERHARDSUN) <br /> Staff is still awaiting the sale of one more lot in this azea before proceeding with this <br /> project. The parking area plan has not been done. Gerhardson said he would try to <br /> negotiate for an area where 2-3 cars could park. <br /> E. NORTH BROWN ROAD SEGMENT OF BIKE/HIKE TRAIL <br /> (GER�ARDSON) <br /> The majority of the retaining walls are installed, and the utilities are out of the way. The <br /> contractor is ready for constructian of the trail which will abut the retaining walls. <br /> Gerhardson noted that recent heavy rains have taken out some of the retaining wa11s, <br /> which are dry stacked. This trail will adjoin the trails being instalied alang Hwy 12 from <br /> North Brown Road to Willow, which is scheduled to be completed this fall. <br /> Gerhardson said Planning Commissioner Schroeder had mentioned neighbors wished to <br /> have plantings by the road. There will be grass between the road and the trail. Plantings <br /> will he by the retaining wall and back of the trail, possibility with wildflowers. Staff is <br /> warking with the landscaper on a plan for the area. <br /> McMillan asked about the maintenance of the trails. Gerhardson said the property owners <br /> will be expected to mow up to the trail and maintain the area between the trail and road. <br /> McMillan questioned whether it should be up to the neighbors on what ta plant in the <br /> areas between the road and trail. Gerhardson is following up on this, though grass is <br /> scheduled to be used. <br /> Gerhardson responded to a prior comment by the Park Commission on retaining walls <br /> being erected af materials ather than modular block, It has been Gerhardson's experience <br /> that the engineer will not approve boulder rocks. Timber or modular blocks are the <br /> preferred options. McDermott said engineers are unable to put calculations on boulder <br /> walls over 2-3' in height. Gerhardson said as this is an MSA project, na boulder walls <br /> would be used. <br /> F. AERIAL MAPS(WHITE) <br /> White showed the Commissioners biack and white aerial maps which are laminated on a <br /> foam core base. The maps are of an area simiiar in size to Orano and of three different <br /> scales. Flint asked Gerhardson to assess what would be best used by the Commission. <br /> Gaf�'i-on and Gerhardson will make a recommendation at an upcoming meeting on the <br /> purchase of similar aerial maps for Orono. <br /> 8 <br />