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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 1997 <br /> (#SE - Dickey - Continued) <br /> The sub-committees are as follows: <br /> Open Space - Ilse, McDermott, Welles, Wilson <br /> Bike Trail - Erickson, Welles, Wilson <br /> Long Term Funding - White, Ilse <br /> Tree Preservation - Beal, Ilse, Wilson <br /> Community Liaison (Orono Schools) - Ilse <br /> (#11) NEW BUSINESS <br /> Wilson reviewed the representation at the upcoming Council meetings and asked that the <br /> Commissioners stay for the entire meeting. <br /> (#8) BIKE TRAIL MAPS AND DISCUSSION <br /> Wilson provided bike trail maps. She asked that the Commissioners review the maps and <br /> determine whether the trails as noted should remain as designated trails, and if so, on <br /> what side of the road the trail should be located. She asked that any deletions or <br /> additions be indicated. The trails should also be consistent with the trails of the adjoining <br /> communities. A change in the trail along Tamarack was noted to coincide with the <br /> Medina trail. <br /> McDermott asked about a trail for the Dakota Rail. Wilson said she spoke with Peter <br /> Johnson who asked far a park inventory. Johnson is trying to generate interest in <br /> pursuing this trail along the Dakota Rail. He is attempting to prove that the trail would <br /> connect up with alot of parks. It was noted that few trains run on the tracks. McDermott <br /> said he would fax a copy of the park inventory to Johnson. Gappa noted that the rail <br /> ownership has changed several times. <br /> McDermott said he asked Council members how they felt about a trail along the Dakota <br /> Rail. He was informed that they were not interested in pursuing this. Wilson suggested <br /> the information be kept on file. <br /> Beal suggested the bike trails be driven. Commissioners all agreed to do so. <br /> Erickson suggested the other communities be contacted regarding how their trails connect <br /> with the city. Wilson agreed that the communities should first be contacted and analysis <br /> performed by each Commissioner. <br /> Wilson questioned why the trail stopped on CoRd 6 at Spring Hill and was not shown to <br /> Ferndale. <br /> 14 <br />