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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 2, 1998 <br /> 7b. Native American Park Name Proposals. <br /> Ilse stated they are still discussing possible names for the park and will present some ideas at <br /> tomorrow's meeting. <br /> 6. SAGA HILL <br /> 6c. What property is for sale in Saga Hill? <br /> Gappa handed out information concerning the property located at the end of Garden Lane that is <br /> for sale for$95,000. <br /> Silber noted the Solner-Webb property was another property that the City was attempting to <br /> purchase, noting this is not a high priority. <br /> 6b. Hennessey Property. <br /> Silber stated she has nothing to report regarding the Hennessey property. <br /> 6d. Plan for Public Planning Meeting in January or February with Facilitator. <br /> McDermott stated the City has received a letter from Fairview Covenant Church regarding the <br /> access to Saga Hill, noting the Church is willing to negotiate on the land. McDermott suggested <br /> the Parks Commission consider holding a meeting in January or February in front of a facilitator to <br /> discuss the possible plans for Saga Hill. <br /> Silber recommended having a definite concept plan prepared for the meeting to avoid having to deal <br /> with abstract ideas. <br /> Welles commented that having a definite concept plan would focus the meeting on what is being <br /> proposed. <br /> Ilse suggested that more than one plan be prepared. <br /> McDermott stated the Shorewood hearing that was held in front of a facilitator had no definite <br /> concept plan but gave the residents an opportunity to discuss what they would like for a park. <br /> Silber suggested that a t-ball field and playground area be incorporated into the concept plan for <br /> Saga Hill, which most of the residents would not oppose. <br /> Gappa commented that the residents could comment on the general concept plan and make <br /> recommendations for what they would like to see added or changed. <br /> McDermott inquired whether Shardlow should develop a concept plan for Saga Hill before the <br /> public meeting. <br /> Gappa remarked that a plan should be developed prior to the meeting. <br /> Silber stated the plan should be presented to the City Council before the public hearing. <br /> Page 6 <br />