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M11�TUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK CONArIISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 1996 <br /> (#4) PARK 1VIASTER PLAN FOLLOW-UP <br /> A. PARK AND OPEN SPACE IDENTIFICATION (WILSON, CHAIIt} <br /> Wilson and McDermott reviewed their list of properties identified for possible park and <br /> open space uses in the future. The list was presented for input by the Commissioners to <br /> be prepared for presentation to the Council. <br /> Wilson said the City was looked at section by section for parcels of 10+ acres wtuch have <br /> not been subdivided and are generally privatety owned. McDermott and Wilson reviewed <br /> the parcels for indication of reasons for future preservation to which the Council should be <br /> aware. <br /> The list was presented and is as follows beginning with the northwest moving clockwise to <br /> the south: <br /> Northwest Quadrant of the City - <br /> 1) 18 acre parcel- Camp Tiko on North Arm - Wi1sQn reported that the camp is <br /> surrounded by high density and would be a great location for a future park and for a <br /> possible conservation easement. <br /> 2) Property adjacent to Cygnet and Watertown - Wilson noted this property ta be <br /> somewhat controversial as to need but recognized as a small wooded lot with moderate <br /> density for a possible tot lot. There are larger parcels nearby which could be consider for <br /> a conununity park when subdivision occurs. The area is also near or in the area of the new <br /> Hwy l2 Corridor. V�ilson indicated this property would be listed low on the level of <br /> priority. <br /> Flint said he was made aware of the high number of Orono passive parks as he reviewed <br /> the inventory list. He noted consideration should be given to community play fields as <br /> well. Wilsan stated people move to the area because of its rural feeL McDermott felt the <br /> younger housel�olds moving in will want more active parks. <br /> 3) Property Adjacent to Luce Line on McCuiley Road - This property is owned by the <br /> City. Wilson asked if the parking was provided by the City. Gerhardson recognized the <br /> parking but said it was being used unofficially. Wilson suggested the land be sold to the <br /> DNR. Gerhardson said 40 acres had been purchased from the land owners. He noted <br /> parking is provided for the Luce Line at Stubbs Bay Raad where motorized vehicles begin <br /> to be allowed. Gerhardson said the property is zoned 5 acre. The land maintenance could <br /> possibly be shared by the City and the DNR. He noted the neighbors would be interested <br /> in knowing who owns and maintains the land. There is no designated use for the land at <br /> this time. <br /> 2 <br />