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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR MARCH 1, 1999 <br /> (#6, Saga Hill, continued) <br /> the alley across the back of his property, which will enable the City to have access to <br /> Saga Hill. Silber noted that the proposed access will be located half on the Fairview <br /> Covenant Church property and half on the Palmer property. <br /> Silber commented that the generous offer by Mr. Palmer has created a lot of goodwill <br /> in the community. <br /> Silber stated that once this land is developed, access could also be gained through <br /> Wildhurst Trail and off of County Road 151, which would hopefully eliminate the need to <br /> gain access through Garden Lane. <br /> A. Update of Fund-raising Activities. <br /> Silber noted that the committee is continuing its efforts to raise funds to help offset the <br /> contribution by the Parks Commission. <br /> D. Property Line Survey and Signs. <br /> McDermott recommended delaying the property line survey. <br /> E. Name Change. <br /> Silber recommended the name Saga Hill be preserved, but that the Parks <br /> Commission should consider utilizing the name Palmer for a section of the park. <br /> Ilse suggested one option that could be explored is the playground area could be <br /> designated Palmer Playground. <br /> F. Preservation Society Park and Open Space Commission Open House. <br /> McDermott stated the Preservation Society Park and Open Space Commission would <br /> like to hold an open house to give the local residents an opportunity to tour the park and <br /> see how access will be gained to the park. <br /> McDermott noted this park will be comprised of over 30 acres once the additional land <br /> is acquired and will be Orono's largest park. <br /> McDermott inquired how long the lot line rearrangement will take once access is <br /> approved. <br /> Gappa commented the lot line rearrangement should be completed by this summer. <br /> Page 5 <br />