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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 <br /> Gappa commented that the whole park has been mowed, along with the trails, with <br /> removal of some of the buckthorn in the area. Gappa stated that work on the parking <br /> lot cannot be commenced until approval is received by the State Historical <br /> Preservation Office. <br /> Wilson inquired about the layout of the trails in this area. <br /> Gappa stated that the trails will wind through the park, with one of the trails continuing <br /> on to Thoroughbred. Gappa commented that the City Council decided to eliminate the <br /> money budgeted for trees in this park. Gappa stated that he will review the direction <br /> by the City Council to see exactly what items were approved. <br /> (#12) SAGA HILL <br /> a. Property Survey <br /> Gappa stated that the property survey has been completed for this area. <br /> b. Boundaries Marked for New Property (Palmer/Church) <br /> Silber inquired whether the stakes indicated the center of the road. <br /> Gappa commented that to his understanding the stakes represent the middle of the <br /> road, with a 20 foot roadway being constructed. Gappa stated the City has a 30 foot <br /> easement. <br /> Silber commented that she would like to see progress on this park commence as <br /> soon as possible. <br /> (#13) Crystal Bay Park <br /> a. Purchase Land from City <br /> McDermott stated that Council Member Peterson had suggested that the Parks <br /> Commission consider purchasing the piece of land adjoining Crystal Bay Park from <br /> the City for$1.00, as well as expanding the current park. <br /> Gappa stated that City crew has cleaned up the area and that a company has been <br /> contacted to remove the wells in the area. <br /> McDermott commented that the street located in this vicinity would be ideal for an ice <br /> skating rink. <br /> Ilse suggested that the rink could be utilized year-round, with skating in the winter and such <br /> activities as rollerblading in the spring and summer. Ilse stated that there appears to be a <br /> good demand for a rollerblading rink. <br /> Ilse moved, Silber seconded, to recommend to the Orono City Council that the <br /> piece of land adjoining Crystal Bay Park be sold to the Parks Commission for$1.00 <br /> and consideration be given to a rollerblading rink. <br /> Page 4 <br />