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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 4, 1999 <br /> condition of the roads in Orono and Orono's passive parks versus Long Lake's active parks. <br /> McDermott stated in his view there seemed to be some hesitancy on the part of the people in <br /> attendance at the meeting to merge the two communities. <br /> Wilson commented that the consolidation would be a positive step in eliminating some of the <br /> duplicated services that are being offered by the two cities, and that the two communities should <br /> work together to make a better overall community. <br /> McDermott stated that the issue of government representation also appears to be an important issue <br /> with the residents of Long Lake and that the Consolidation Committee is looking at the formation of <br /> wards to insure equitable representation. <br /> Ilse commented that there are sections of Orono where the residents feel they are not being <br /> properly represented at all times. <br /> McDermott stated that the Consolidation Committee will be holding additional public hearings to <br /> keep the residents informed of the consolidation review process. <br /> 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> None <br /> 6. CRYSTAL BAY PARK <br /> a. Basketball Court Line Painting, Status Report <br /> Gappa stated that the Public Works Department is considering painting the lines themselves, <br /> and that they are attempting to obtain a portable sprayer. <br /> Erickson commented that he has a template for the freethrow line and the lane, which could <br /> be utilized. <br /> Ilse requested that Gappa check to see whether the Public Works Department could paint the <br /> basketball court in the near future. <br /> Erickson stated if the Public Works Department is unable to paint the lines, perhaps some <br /> members of the community would be able to assist in this project. <br /> SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/UPDATES <br /> 7. NAVARRE PARK <br /> a. Site Meeting with Neighbors <br /> McDermott stated he met with some of the local neighbors in the Navarre area and toured the park <br /> to decide what the best location would be for the play area. McDermott remarked that there is <br /> approximately a 100 by 80 foot area that would be adequate for the play equipment, noting that <br /> the grade of the land prevents a bigger section from being utilized. McDermott commented that <br /> a number of trees will be removed due to their deteriorating condition. <br /> Page 2 <br />