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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON MARCH 2, 1998 <br /> (#4 - Bicycle Trails - Continued) <br /> White asked about trails on CoRd 15. Wilson informed him that bike traffic should not be <br /> encouraged on that road. Gappa said there will be paved shoulders on the newly <br /> constructed road but no separated trails as it would be dangerous to suggest bikers use <br /> CoRd 15. McDermott also noted there were Indian burial mounds found in locations <br /> along CoRd 15. <br /> Erickson said a kick-off to the bike trails would be planned in the future. The map <br /> changes will be verbally discussed with the Council. <br /> Under ideas and thoughts, McDermott asked that a stronger statement note tying in <br /> separated trails to City parks beyond the shopping center areas along Hwy 12. White <br /> agreed and felt a developer could pay for such a trail. Wilson said the central park area <br /> could be expanded upon noting its connection with Long Lake. The commercial and <br /> residential areas should connect to the school or central area. Wilson also encouraged <br /> acquisition of land in this area. <br /> McDermott questioned the lack of notation regarding a trail from Old Crystal Bay Road <br /> into Dickey Park. Welles and Wilson did not favor this trail. Ilse, Erickson, and <br /> McDermott supported such a trail. Erickson said a buffer could be established to screen <br /> it. He noted there are no shoulders on Watertown Road, and this trail would enabie <br /> people to make a connection to the school. Wilson did not support a separated trail that <br /> goes back onto a road. She noted Dickey is a passive park and not a destination point. <br /> She felt this would be an expensive project and questioned whether the neighbors would <br /> want it. Erickson said the neighbors would prefer the trail over a parking lot. <br /> The separated trail from Old Crystal Bay Road into Dickey Park was added. <br /> Erickson reviewed the changes on the final map from the previous map. <br /> Wilson moved, McDermott seconded, to accept the moderate revision of the bike route <br /> plan. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> (#5) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF PARKS - DISCUSSION AND <br /> PRIORITIZATION <br /> This item was not discussed. <br /> (There were no items #6 and 7.) <br /> 11 <br />