10-06-1997 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 6, 1997 (#12 - Public Comments - Continued) Ilse suggested the use of signs and arrows. She asked that parking also be considered as there is no area for parking. Gappa suggested that reason should be one for removal of the dock. Wilson noted people could park nearby at Bederwood. Ilse said people are currently parking on the Olsen property. McDermott suggested the possibility of posting for no parking. Beal questioned whether snowmobiles have the right to go across any public property. Gappa said it was part of a regional trail and provisions could be made to restrict it with signs. He noted that would create an enforcement burden. White suggested making a snow-type rampway. Welles suggested a sign be placed by the edge of the lake, reflective in nature, so it can be picked up by headlights. Ilse noted that would only aid the snowmobiling problem during the winter months. Welles said the boardwalk could be an extension of the dock and removed during the winter months. Olsen asked who she should contact regarding alteration of her land. She was informed to speak with City Staf£ Wilson asked that Staff aid Olsen as they had misidentified the public access. Gappa informed Olsen she should send a letter to the Council stating her concerns, apply for a riprap permit from the MCWD, and make application to the City for land alteration and grading. Wilson asked Olsen to contact Mike Gaffron or Liz Van Zomeren on the Planning Staff. Welles moved, McDermott seconded, to recommend installation of a boardwalk over the wetland in line with the dock on the public access on Stubbs Bay Road; install appropriate signage delineating the east and west corners of the public access with signage, reflective in nature, visible from both the lake and road sides. Park Commission is interested in the City maintaining the public access with further evaluation in the future. Park Commission believes the dock should be located on the City property and maintained thereon. Gappa to check on ADA requirements necessary. If it is determined that the gravel base was installed by the City, the City should remove it at City expense and restore it to original condition. Elevation is to be restored at same level before placement of gravel. Olsen said she is unclear how to eliminate access from her property noting, with the dock out of the water, more people are using her property. McDermott informed her she has the right to plant trees or shrubs to delineate the property. Gappa noted a letter to Council should aid in this problem. Vote: Ayes 7,Nays 0. l�