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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 1997 <br /> (#4 - Open Space Report - Continued) <br /> Wilson asked the Commission to review the Open Space Planning Report she sent to <br /> Moorse, who will be calculating costs . If satisfactory, Wilson thought the report should <br /> be reviewed with Mayor Jabbour and ask for Council direction. <br /> Beal asked that the report be dated and author noted. The report was subsequently dated <br /> November, 1997, authored by Wilson. <br /> The Dakota Rail was added to the list under trails in the Open Space Report. <br /> Wilson said she contacted the new planner for the City of Long Lake, who is eager to <br /> work with the City of Orono. <br /> Wilson said the report cites examples for specific goals but does not include prioritization <br /> as she would like to review the report with the Mayor first. <br /> Wilson reviewed the list of open space parcels. <br /> The Parks, Open Space, and Trails Report in the package was written by Moorse. <br /> McDermott thought corrections should be made to the report if the Park Commission is to <br /> be involved. White suggested Moorse attend a meeting to obtain the details of what the <br /> Commission is attempting to accomplish. Welles noted that the Open Space Report <br /> states the goals of the Commission, while Moorse's report is geared to impacts and <br /> funding for Park Dedication. Beal felt a complacency regarding tree preservation, which <br /> he feels the Park Commission should focus on. He thought more "teeth" should be added <br /> to the ardinance. Wilson suggested Moorse attend the meeting with Jabbour. <br /> (#5) BIKE TRAILS - ERICKSON <br /> Erickson reported having met with Wilson and developing an Orono Bike Trails report, <br /> which broke down the trails into three categories: wide shoulder, separate trails, and <br /> designated bike trails, where the road is kept the same with signs posted to assist in <br /> keeping car speeds down. <br /> Erickson noted that the only separated trail is along Old Crystal Bay Road. The goal of <br /> that trail is to eventually continue it down to Noerenberg Park. It is felt that the County <br /> may assist in this endeavor. <br /> Wilson indicated that North Brown Road is a separated trail, which was added to that <br /> category. <br /> 9 <br />