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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 4, 1999 <br /> Gappa indicated that he informed the City Council that the Parks Commission is considering <br /> purchasing play equipment for this park in the neighborhood of$20,000 to $25,000. Gappa stated <br /> that the City Council would like to see more public input into this project before the Parks <br /> Commission proceeds with further work. Gappa commented that he was unaware of the local <br /> neighborhood meeting regarding the park and that he will inform the City Council at their next <br /> meeting that there has been some interest shown in this park by the general public. <br /> McDermott stated that he has visited the park in Hopkins and taken some photographs depicting <br /> the play equipment. <br /> Wilson commented that she prefers the combination of the various plantings and the play <br /> equipment, noting that the addition of some benches would be a benefit to the park. <br /> McDermott inquired whether the Public Works Department could check into the installation of a <br /> drinking foundation with a spigot at this park to aid the local volunteers in watering the plants and <br /> trees. <br /> McDermott stated that he will review the various play equipment layouts and provide some examples <br /> to Greg. <br /> Wilson commented that the Parks Commission should continue to request that the City Council <br /> continue to seriously contemplate improvements to the local parks. <br /> Gappa stated that he will need to have a grading plan developed for this park, noting that a retaining <br /> wall may be necessary to help preserve some of the trees in the area. <br /> McDermott stated that he will draft a plan for this area and submit it to Greg. McDermott commented <br /> that the residents were not in favor of a fence along the road, but would like to see a split rail fence <br /> along the back property line, with the play area being fenced in. <br /> 8. SEVEN NATIONS NATURAL AREA <br /> Gappa stated that the archeological study has been submitted to the State Historical Preservation <br /> Office for their review and that he is waiting for a letter to be issued indicating that what is being <br /> proposed for this area is fine. <br /> Wilson inquired whether a parking lot for this park was necessary. <br /> Gappa stated that currently there is no place to park because Watertown Road is too narrow to <br /> park on. <br /> Erickson commented that the neighbors in this area have indicated a desire to have walking trails. <br /> Gappa indicated that the trails will connect to Old Crystal Bay. <br /> Wilson stated that the Parks Commission should continue to pursue a trail system for this area <br /> as well as taking steps to clean the park up to make it more attractive. <br /> Page 3 <br />