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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 5, 1998 <br /> (#4) ORONO AREA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION <br /> Erickson stated the participating cities have been requested to attend a meeting to determine the <br /> status of the parks and what is needed for the long-term needs of the community. <br /> (#14B) COMMUNITY PLAY FIELD/CENTRAL (EISINGER PROPERTY LANDFILL), CONTINUED <br /> Erickson stated the Parks Commission should utilize someone who can evaluate the land for <br /> its usefulness. <br /> Welles stated the environmental issues will also need to be taken into account. <br /> Silber inquired whether City Staff can evaluate those issues. <br /> Gappa stated he can look at the topographical maps and sketch in the ballfields. <br /> Erickson stated the property is comprised of 27 acres, with only 15 buildable. <br /> Gappa stated in his view only 10 acres are buildable. <br /> Silber requested Gappa have a rough sketch prepared by the next meeting showing the possible <br /> layout of the ballfields and parking. <br /> Gappa commented he will have something prepared for the next meeting. <br /> Silber inquired whether lights will also be installed. <br /> Erickson stated if the City is limited to 10 acres, it might not be feasible. <br /> Silber suggested a picnic area also be included in the concept plan. <br /> Erickson remarked that he would like to have a playground and picnic area included in this park, <br /> but it depends on the amount of available land. Erickson commented he was also contemplating <br /> a soccer field for this park. <br /> It was the concensus of the Parks Commission that a small playground and picnic area be <br /> included in this park. <br /> (#5) PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> (#6A) SAGA HILL - PROPERTY LINE SURVEY AND SIGNS <br /> Silber inquired whether the property has been surveyed yet. <br /> Gappa stated it is scheduled to be surveyed, but work has not been commenced as of this time. <br /> Page 2 <br />