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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR JANUARY 4, 1999 <br /> (Comments on Community Meeting, continued) <br /> McDermott requested that Gappa determine whether an archeaological study is needed for <br /> this site before any grading is done. <br /> 8. SAGA HILL <br /> Gappa stated that he has not obtained a property line survey for this site yet and that perhaps <br /> the survey should wait until the spring time. <br /> Wilson remarked that Otto Brothers in Buffalo does surveys year-round. <br /> Gappa stated he could contact Shardlow or Bonestroo about a survey. <br /> McDermott commented that the City Council is stili working with Fairview Covenant Church <br /> about possible access to the site. <br /> 9. SPRING HILL TRAILS <br /> McDermott stated he did inform the City Council that they should retain a large portion of the <br /> letter of credit until the trails are completed and accepted. <br /> 10. TREE PRESERVATIONNEGETATIVE BUFFERS <br /> Wilson commented she has not been actively working on this project. <br /> McDermott stated that the City appears to have a tree ordinance already in place for <br /> commercial developments and a landscape buffer ordinance, which was brought up at the time <br /> the Walgreens project was discussed. <br /> Wilson recommended that the City Council be approached about the Parks Commission <br /> desire to have the power lines buried whenever possible. <br /> 11. COMMUNITY PLAY FIELD/CENTRAL PARK <br /> McDermott stated he addressed the City Council concerning the Eisinger property and the <br /> concerns that the Parks Commission had regarding possible acquisition of this site by the <br /> owners of the Dog House. McDermott advised the Parks Commission that they should <br /> continue to pursue acquisition of this property. <br /> White inquired whether appraisals for this property have been obtained. <br /> McDermott noted that the owners of the Dog House have right of first refusal and that the <br /> City Council did not say whether they would pursue condemnation of this site. <br /> Gappa remarked that he was not sure how much land the owner of the Dog House was <br /> interested in purchasing. <br /> McDermott stated it was made clear to the City Council that the Parks Commission will <br /> continue to work on this particular piece of property untii the City Council informs them <br /> Page 4 <br />