02-03-1997 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 3, 1997 (#5 - Antoine Park - Continued) Wilson rec�mmended installation of the play ground equipment only at this time noting other parks would also like to have shelters. The grading costs of the land has not yet been determined. Gappa said the plans would have to be finalized first. The Comrnissron determined the need for a topographical map of the park for possible changes in equipment due to sloping in order to save the trees on the property.. Gappa indicated this would probably change the play graund configuration as well as cost. IVIcDermott and Beal noted a problem with the locatian suggested for parking. McDermatt said the topography of the land would nat allow parking along the roadway. Beal is also concerned with the handicap access. McDermott suggested parking to occur around the corner. Wilson moved, White seconded, to recommend demolition and removal of the existing buildings on the park property, necessary grading, and installation of play ground equipment as previously recommended. Beal and Ilse are to meet with Gappa to determine play ground location in order to save the trees on the property and determine parking location appropriate to that found by the grading analysis. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 1, McDermott. McDermott would like to save a portion of the existing building as a cost effective measure. Beal asked for clarifica#ion on costs. Gappa indicated that there has been no budgeting done for this project but would be presented to the Council for their appraval. Gappa will survey the property for grading in order to determine further costs. While grading may be performed by City emptoyees, the topographical survey cannot. Gappa will review the current maps available. It was noted tha# the costs determined for the play ground equipment was bid for placement on a flat area. The cost will change if the grades change. Gappa wiil present a cost report and layout for approval at the April Meeting of the Park Commission. Wilson asked that the park improvements be presented to the Council as a cornplete package. (#6} VACATION OF PARK LAND ON BIG ISLAND- MCDERMOTT McDermott reported that there is park land property on Big Island approximately 104'x600'. Crappa noted that the applicant�did not intend to vacate the entire portion of the access. The applicants require only a small portion of land vacated in orcler to insta�� suitable septic system. The Planning Commission tabled the application in orc�er to al�e�v the applicants to meet with neighbors to determine alternative options for providi�g access. . 9