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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PA.RK C4MMISSION <br /> MEETTIVG HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 1995 <br /> (#4B - Update on Lowry Woods Nature Trail - Continued} <br /> Howelis suggested determining where the power lines lay. <br /> Ilse said she knew one of the properiy owners, the Jahnson's, and would speak with them <br /> on behalf of the Park Commission. Wilson said the Johnsons had said they were pleased <br /> with the Lowry Woods preserve. <br /> Wilson noted that the possible access gained from the main road is flat and woutd be an <br /> easier access. Gerhardson said there would be enough room in this area for 2-3 cars to <br /> pull in and out. It would also allow the public to drive by and see the trail sign. <br /> The Commissioners were in favor of pursuing the access via the main road through the <br /> corner of land owned by 4465. They all agreed that public access to the preserve was <br /> important because the City had not acquired this land merely to benefit adjacent property <br /> owners. <br /> Since the land had been give to the City by the Nature Conservancy, Wilson was asked <br /> what can be dane with conservancy land. Wilson said she felt the City would be able t�a <br /> have a smatl parking area as well as walking paths and access_ <br /> White asked if there was an option to gain a 1 S' strip of land through an easement with <br /> 4360. Gerhardson said this easement would be too close to the pasture area and house for <br /> that property. <br /> Flint commented on the attractive appeal of a small4' opening into a traii area in Maine <br /> that he had visited. Concern was nated on larzdlocking the area and the inability to access <br /> the trail with equipment for maintenance or emergencies. <br /> Wilson said at this time, she will speak with property awner, Johnson, and developer, <br /> Knapp, regarding access, and get direction from the Council at their upcoming meetin�. <br /> Flint suggested that if it was the desire to use the public road, the Council should be <br /> approached first. If private access was preferred, then he suggested speaking with the <br /> property owners. The other praperty owner to be contacted is the Minken farruly. <br /> � <br />