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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR MARCH 6, 2000 <br /> Gappa inquired whether parking exists in this area. <br /> McDermott stated there is a limited parking area, with the I.ocal residents parking on the sandy area <br /> at the beach. McDermott questioned whether the gate should be opened at all due to the problem <br /> with people parking on the sand close to the water's edge. McDermott suggested some posts <br /> perhaps be installed to prevent cars from encroaching too close to the shoreline. <br /> Gappa suggested the gate be kept closed year-round until the area is improved. <br /> Park Lane Fishing Pier <br /> McDermott stated he is unsure where this park is located. McDermott noted the City has purchased <br /> a dock for this area. <br /> Ilse stated she thought this pier was either located off of Tonkawa or Elm. Iise stated this park <br /> does not have parking available. <br /> Silber suggested this park be added to the park tour as well. <br /> Ilse commented the neighbors do utilize this pier for fishing. <br /> Gappa stated there really is no room for parking at this pier. <br /> Big Island Park <br /> McDermott stated there is a section in the middle of Big Island which has been platted as a park. <br /> The platted piece is approximately 100' by 600'. <br /> Gappa stated he will see if he can find the plat for this area. <br /> McDermott suggested the boundaries be identified with possibly a picnic shelter being installed in <br /> this area and a seasonal boat dock. McDermott stated access to this area will also need to be <br /> acquired. <br /> Meyers expressed a concern about establishing a park in this area since this area would be hard <br /> to maintain and patrol. <br /> Gappa suggested this park be kept fairly low-key. <br /> Saga Hill <br /> Silber stated since this is a relatively large piece of park land, there are quite a number of options <br /> available to the Park Commission. Silber recommended addressing the immediate needs of the <br /> park by completing the process of identifying the park boundaries, erecting boundary signs to <br /> insure that the neighbors know where the park boundaries are, and deal with the issues relating to <br /> the Hennessey property. Silber stated the Park Commission could consider acquiring additional <br /> land in this area in order to provide a secondary access into this park. <br /> Silber suggested the trail system be expanded and improved, adding trail signs denoting the <br /> distance, adding an access trail to Wildhurst, creating an informal play area as well as an active <br /> park area and picnic areas. <br /> McDermott inquired whether a sign should be installed at this park saying that Saga Hill is a <br /> State Historical Park. <br /> Page 7 <br />