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ORONO PARKS,OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR DECEMBER,Z, 1998 <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS CONTINUED <br /> Residents were aware of project from previous discussions and were satisfied that the plans <br /> were what they envisioned for the park. <br /> Screening of existing shed on adjacent property to the east needs to be completed. <br /> Residents to the southwest of the park want screening completed as their rear yards are <br /> adjacent to the park. <br /> Concerns about lighting of park. City is not planning of lighting of park. Some lighting may <br /> be warranted in the parking lot area if security concerns arise. <br /> Questions on Native American interest in park. Prior to development of the subdivision, <br /> there was some Indian use of the park. Now that the area surrounding the park is developed <br /> the Native Americans are not very interested in using the park. Their concern is that the area <br /> be used for passive recreation with limited disturbance to the park. <br /> Snowmobiling in the park has been a concern. This should be reported to the police as <br /> snowmobiling is not allowed in City parks. <br /> Residents want the park boundary delineated and marked. <br /> Residents to the cast on Thoroughbred Lane are concerned at the possible location of a trail <br /> to the east connecting to the private road cul-de-sac. Trail easements may need to be <br /> adjusted to minimize tree loss drainage problems. City will provide a proposed plan to these <br /> residents to discuss at their own neighborhood meeting. <br /> Residents do not want a picnic shelter. It would be out of character with low key use of park. <br /> Would like to have just picnic tables. Shelters can be a maintenance and vandalism concern. <br /> Concerns about fires in park. No open burning or fires are allowed in City parks. Only <br /> charcoal grills can be used. <br /> Residents want the park cleaned up and tree plantings, screening completed early in the <br /> process. Park development will be a staged process completed over several years. <br /> b. Navarre Area Resident Public Information Meeting <br /> McDermott reported he met with the Navarre area residents on November 28th. The <br /> residents discussed their concerns about the maintenance of the municipal parking lot and <br /> the Navarre Park and the way the City is handling the development of <br /> Page 2 <br />