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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday, January 2, 2001 <br /> (#4) Public Comments <br /> None <br /> SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS/UPDATES <br /> (#5) Saga Hill <br /> MeDermott stated Brenshell Homes has been givcn approval to develop a seven acre site in thc <br /> Saga Hill arca. The City desires to do something�vith the Hennessy property. McDcrmott stated <br /> Silbcr is going to follo�v-up on the possible acquisition of this piecc of property. McDcrmott <br /> noted the Hennessy property is only assessed at$7,000 at the present time, but following <br /> construction of the road in this area, the assessed value may go up considerabl��. McDermott <br /> commented in his view this lot should be considered a significant asset to the Saga Hill Park and <br /> ravinc in thc arca. <br /> White stated the meeting he had scheduled with the naturalist had to bc cancclled due to his <br /> schedule,but he is l�oping to arrailge a meeting with him sometime next week. White stated <br /> the neighbors have commented on thc large number of snowmobilers in this arca, whicl� is <br /> something the naturalist could address. <br /> Lowry Woods <br /> McDermott stated the Park Commission should perhaps look at the boundaries for this park <br /> and perhaps post signs along the Luce Line prohibiting snowmobiling in the park. <br /> (#6) Dakota Rail/Trail <br /> This item was discussed under the City Council report. <br /> (#7) 39 Lake Access Points <br /> McDermott statcd thc Park Commission is attempting to schedulc an April work scssiou with the <br /> City Council to discuss this issue further, with Gappa developing plat maps idcntifying the <br /> various lake access points. <br /> Meyers indicated they are revisiting some of the sites and rephotographing the area. <br /> (#8) Winter Recreation Schedule <br /> Gappa stated the ice rinks have beci� fairly busy, �vith an article going into the ne����s�aper this <br /> week telling the general public that the golf coursc is opcn for sliding. <br /> White stated City Staff has been doing a great job at maintaining thc ice at the Casco Point <br /> rink, with this rink getting good use. <br /> PAGE 2 <br />