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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 1995 <br /> (#5 - Saga Hill Update - Continued) <br /> Silber said there was also an L-shaped parcel of land consisting of 7 acres and known as <br /> the Soskin property. The developer had called the group requesting that they not oppose <br /> his development of 7 houses, less than an acre each. In turn, he would give part of the <br /> land back as park land. It was said he was proposing to cluster the homes and install a <br /> cul-de-sac. Silber said the donation of park land would probably consist of part of the <br /> ravine. Silber has spoken with another area resident, Cinc�y Hilger, who is interestec_1 in the <br /> land, and plans on speaking with the developer concerning the subdivision. Affelt said a <br /> neighborhood dog has drunk frcr.:F�rest Lake and subsequer.tly died. Th�y=b�lieve the <br /> toxicity is from runoff into the lake. <br /> Affelt asked who she should contact concerning update on Saga Hill. Flint said Howelis <br /> and Wilson i��ere the subcommittee to represent the Park Commission. <br /> McDermott asked if a lease agreement could be made with the church and their parking <br /> lot with the liability paid by the City. Flint said this could be a problem under the City's <br /> insurance, since City liability would arise from contract and not from tort. Affelt said she <br /> thought the Council had said the_y were not in favor af this t_ype of agreement. Wilson will <br /> speak with Trinity Lutheran Church concerning how they handle the public use of their <br /> parking lot for access to Wolsfeld Woods. <br /> (#6) LUCE LINE PAVING PROPOSAL <br /> Flint asked if it was appropriate for the PaFk Commission to address this issue. All of the <br /> Commissioners felt it was an issue that the_y would like to give their input. It was <br /> determined that all of the Commissioner favored leaving the Luce Line Traii as limestone <br /> base except for McDermott, who preferred paving the trail for easier maintenance. <br /> Ilse said the paving issue is a result of a proposal which will be introduced to the <br /> legislature by Phyllis Kahn. Todd VanDellen called Ilse and asked her to determine what <br /> the constituents preferred. The DNR has scheduled the first of three meetings at 6:00 <br /> p.m. on November 29 to discuss the po�tion of the Luce Line from Plymouth to Stubbs <br /> Bay Road. VanDellen was looking for spokespeople from differing positions, horseback <br /> riding, skiers, dog walkers, athletes, walkers, etc. He also asked for representation from <br /> the Park Commissions of Orono and Long Lake. <br /> Ilse said Mayor Olson of Long Lake informed her that their City Council will take a <br /> position on the matter and is asking for citizen input. Ilse asked if Orono should <br /> encourage citizen input. It was noted that Council Members Jabbour and Goetten and <br /> Mayor Callahan were notified. Goetten had voiced concern to Ilse on why Moorse was <br /> not aware of the scheduled meeting regarding the paving. <br /> � <br />