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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 5, 1998 <br /> (#8 Friends of Park Award - Continued) <br /> Ilse will call and inform Kroeger of the recommendation. Gappa will send a letter to her <br /> and provide the plaque to be presented prior to the March meeting of the Park <br /> Commission at 6:45 p.m. Gappa will also notify the Council of the recommendation. <br /> Wilson voiced the need far a volunteer coordinator for parks. White suggested the <br /> possibility of a retired resident for this position. Wilson asked that Commissioners <br /> consider who may be interested in this position. The position will be advertised in the <br /> spring bulletin. Erickson suggested boy scout troops, girl scout troops, and churches be <br /> contacted for interest in park maintenance. Gappa was asked to continue advertising this <br /> need. <br /> (#9) LUCE LINE REPORT - WILSON <br /> Wilson indicated that the Park Commission needs to be aware of what is taking place <br /> regarding the Luce Line. She reviewed the report she received. She questioned whether <br /> the Commission should appoint a spokesperson to represent the City. <br /> Wilson said the report indicates snowmobiling will be allowed west of Stubbs Bay Road. <br /> The DNR will no longer be grooming cross country trails for skiing. A joint use is being <br /> considered for the harseback trails. It was noted that discharging of firearms is allowed <br /> west of Stubbs Bay. Trail surfacing is being experimented with west of Orono. The <br /> DNR is forming an advisory committee to review parking and rest areas. Wilson <br /> questioned whether the City owned land off McCulley Road might be considered. Gappa <br /> indicated that this is the only site available far snow storage and is also a potential site for <br /> an animal impound facility. <br /> Adopt-a-park program is also continuing and volunteer participation being sought. <br /> McDermott informed Erickson that consideration was given to blacktop the Luce Line. <br /> McDermott had been the only consenting vote for blacktopping. McDermott felt the <br /> Commission should provide a representative to be on the committee. Wilson felt the <br /> residents of Orono prefer the Luce Line for walking and birding activities; biking would <br /> change that use. <br /> Due to the heavy workload of the Commissioners, there was no volunteer to serve on the <br /> committee. White suggested someone from the community be appointed. Erickson <br /> suggested rotating who will attend the meetings. <br /> 9 <br />