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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 2, 1998 <br /> (Watertown/Dickey Park, continued) <br /> the trees. <br /> Case noted that all the trees depicted in the concept plan are not actually there. Case suggested <br /> the Parks Commission approach the neighbor with the shed to discuss whether the shed could be <br /> removed. If not a fence is constructed, shrubs should be planted to screen it. <br /> Ilse noted the people currently living in the residence are renters. <br /> Ilse inquired how far from the property line the fence should be constructed. <br /> McDermott stated the fence can be erected along the property line, and suggested that some <br /> screening be provided in front of the shed. <br /> Welles remarked he will meet with the owner of the adjoining property and talk about possibly <br /> removing the shed. <br /> Germain reviewed Concept Plan#3, noting this plan calls for the introduction of some elements <br /> that are reflective of the history of the site such as an earth sculpture at the top of the hill and a <br /> story ring. <br /> Ilse commented she likes this plan but thought the park would not need the earth sculpture. <br /> Ilse inquired whether the lower parking lot could be looped to accommodate a bus. <br /> Case stated possibly a hammerhead turn-around could be constructed, but a school bus would have <br /> some difficulty turning around. <br /> McDermott commented the trail going to the cul-de-sac will need to be more of a straight line to <br /> follow the easement. <br /> Germain stated they were not sure where the exact easement was. <br /> McDermott stated the easement is either eight or ten feet wide. <br /> Case inquired whether that information could be obtained. <br /> Gappa noted it is contained on the plat for the subdivision. <br /> Germain commented the CAD file showed the easement differently than the plat. <br /> Case stated the easement will need to be verified. <br /> Welles suggested they work with City Staff to determine the exact location of the easement. <br /> Germain reviewed Concept Plan #4, noting this plan calls for the trails to wind down the grassy <br /> hill to the connecting trail. <br /> Case suggested that perhaps the parking lot could be located more towards the shed. <br /> Silber commented she liked the more natural trails, but there still is a concern about access for a <br /> bus into the park. <br /> Welles stated he has safety concerns about the narrow trails and having a number of children <br /> Page 4 <br />