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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 1, 19999 <br /> (#4) PUBLIC COMMENTS: <br /> A. Navarre Area Presentation. <br /> Rick Meyers, a resident of the Navarre area, presented the Parks Commission with a slide show <br /> depicting the various parks in Orono and surrounding area along with some ideas and goals for the <br /> renovation of the Navane area. Meyers commented that Orono has a rustic character and the <br /> local parks should try to complement that aspect of the community. <br /> Meyers suggested that the Parks Commission consider developing a park that would serve as an <br /> attractive front door entrance into the Navane area and to consider forming a committee comprised <br /> of local businessmen in an attempt to improve the shopping area in Navarre. <br /> Meyers noted that the current existing park in Navane is not very attractive and inviting to the <br /> residents there. Meyers suggested that the Parks Commission solicit local garden groups to help <br /> maintain the parks and to develop different access points in Navarre to access the trails. <br /> Welles questioned whether a budget has been created for the renovation of the Navarre area. <br /> Gappa stated some monies could be allocated out of the park dedication fees and that City Staff <br /> could remove the fence and clean up the existing park somewhat. <br /> Welles suggested that a master plan be developed for the Navarre area which would encompass <br /> the shopping area as well as recreational sites. <br /> Gappa commented that the City could perhaps renovate the park similar to what was done at <br /> Antoine Park and that perhaps Shardlow could look at the situation. <br /> Meyers suggested that the Parks Commission consider the overall vehicle/pedestrian circulation <br /> patterns and develop walking trails that would accommodate those needs. Meyers commented <br /> that he would like to see a walking trail from Lord Fletchers up County Road 19 with low lighting <br /> being installed. <br /> Meyers stated that a lot of good will was created in Navane when the City improved the local <br /> streets and that the City is now taking an active interest in improving the area. <br /> McDermott inquired what issues the Saturday morning meetings with the Mayor will be dealing <br /> with. <br /> Sansevere stated the meeting in Navarre is to give the residents an opportunity to talk informally <br /> with the Mayor about what they would like to see for recreational sites in their community. <br /> McDermott suggested waiting until after that meeting before bringing this issue to Shardlow. <br /> SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> (#5) SEVEN NATIONS PARK FORMALLY DICKEY PARK <br /> Page 2 <br />