12-02-1997 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 1997 (#2B - Highwood Firewood - Continued) Wilson suggested small piles of debris be collected and wood chipped for use on the trails. She asked if more was done at Wolsfeld than opening the trails. Welles said no. Wilson noted there were limbs hanging down as well, some of which should be removed. Erickson noted that the wood must be good to make it worthwhile for firewood. Wilson asked for direction indicating the work should be conducted during the winter months ahead. Welles suggested that small piles of brush be hauled out and the tree trunks sliced and moved off to the side of the trails. He suggested the idea of firewood be dropped far the time being. Wilson agreed. Welles noted that some of the wood could be used for posts in the parking lot. Gappa indicated that he was informed by a public works employee that some type of crossing was erected on the wetland area. Wilson suggested she and Welles walk Highwood soon. C. DICKEY PARK ENCROACHMENT ISSUE AND FOUNDATION REMOVAL - GAPPA Gappa reported that the City has the developer's $15,000 letter of credit that could be used for removal of the lean-to if it has not been removed by spring. Gappa said he spoke with the developer last fall about removing the lean-to. McDermott indicated there was a concrete root cellar that needs to be removed as well. Wilson suggested the work be done over the winter months before the busy spring period. McDermott indicated the problem with getting the developer to do the removals. Wilson suggested the developer be told that the City would remove the structures if it has not been done by a certain date. Gappa thought the developer may prefer the City to do the removals. Gappa will follow through on notification to the developer regarding removal of the concrete and lean-to. 3