08-03-1998 Park Commission Minutes

Home Browse Search

ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 3, 1998 (#14) HACKBERRY - BACKSTOP REPAIR/EXTENSIONS Gappa stated he has reviewed the backstops, noting the costs to repair the extensions are high, and recommended the Parks Commission consider installing a five foot fence in front of benches to protect the bystanders. Erickson suggested the site also be viewed on Friday. (#15) ANTOINE - INSTALL NEW/REPLACE MISSING PICNIC TABLE Gappa remarked a new picnic table will need to be ordered. White suggested that possibly the Eagle Scouts would be willing to build additional tables as part of their community service project. Gappa reported Beal Tree has been watered several times. (#16) OLD BEACH ROAD BIKE TRAIL - REMOVAL OF THE GUARDRAIL Gappa expressed concerns over motorists driving in there if the guardrail is removed. McDermott stated the guardrail should be removed due to children climbing over the guardrail and hurting themselves, noting only a narrow section will be removed which will not be wide enough to allow motorists to use the trail. Gappa noted the area has been closed for two to three years now. (#17) CRYSTAL BAY PARK - WATERING OF LAWN AND TREES McDermott reported the grass and trees are doing better after the recent rainfall. McDermott noted the grass in the Crystal Bay Park is drying up. Gappa commented the site may need to be reseeded. (#18) AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS Gappa reported the aerial photographs have been ordered but not received yet. NEW BUSINESS SAGA HILL McDermott reported no final decision has been reached regarding Saga Hill, noting the Parks Commission is waiting to hear from the City Council on which direction to proceed. McDermott suggested that a facilitator may need to be hired to handle a public hearing, noting access is the big issue at this point. Page 5