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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 6, 1997 <br /> (#7 - Skating Rinks - Continued) <br /> Wilson asked that this item be placed on the October 13 agenda of the Council. <br /> (#8) TREE PRESERVATION UPDATE - GAPPA <br /> This item will be discussed at a later date. <br /> (Item#9 was discussed after#1 above.) <br /> (#10) NEW BUSINESS <br /> A. LETTER FROM BEN HITCH <br /> Wilson indicated that the letter to the Council from Ben Hitch was sent earlier and had <br /> been mislaid. She asked that such information be passed on to the Park Commission in a <br /> timely manner. Wilson said Ben Hitch was asking for a response from the City in regards <br /> to a freestyle park. <br /> Ilse said her sons were in favor of such a park. <br /> Welles said he has had several conversations about the park with Hitch. It would be used <br /> for bikes, roller blades, and skate boards. <br /> Erickson was concerned with the issue of liability. <br /> Ilse said she has attempted to contact the City of Roseville, who has a similar type park in <br /> their city. <br /> Welles was concerned with this type of park fitting in with the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Wilson questioned whether the City of Orono was the type of community for such <br /> activity. <br /> Ilse suggested this type of park would not have to be built to the extent that Roseville's <br /> park is but could contain a few ramps. <br /> Welles noted that residents from other areas would show an interest in using this park and <br /> may require curtailing the amenity. He suggested Bederwood as a location. Ilse <br /> suggested an industrial type area around Hwy 12 noting the need far a fair amount of <br /> land. Erickson said signage could be critical. <br /> Beal questioned whether this is an appropriate use. <br /> 14 <br />