04-02-2001 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2001 #27—North Shore Drive West End (33' platted corridor extension of Cty. Road 19, undeveloped) Bouchard stated this is basically a drainage area, with a very steep slope and no safe access down to the lake. The Park Commission classified North Shore Drive West End as a Class V. #26—"Buff Street" (50' wide platted road to shoreline, undeveloped) Bouchard stated there appears to be a number of pieces of equipment located near the lakeshore, which may be encroaching into the lake access point. Bouchard stated the equipment was not located there this past summer. McDermott commented Buff Street has good potential for access by pedestrians and snowmobilers. Gaffron stated he is unsure whether this access point is currently being utilized by snowmobilers. The Park Commission classified Buff Street as a Class II or a Class I. #25—"Summit Avenue" (Extension of Elmwood Avenue) (50' wide platted road to shoreline) Bouchard indicated she had a difficult time locating this access point and went by the house numbers in locating this site. The Park Commission classified Summit Avenue as a Class I and a Class V. #24—Elmwood Avenue (20' wide platted road/alley leading to shoreline) The Park Commission designated Elmwood Avenue as a Class V. #23—Forest Lake Landing(60' wide platted road,walking use only) Bouchard stated the adjoining property owner has constructed a driveway on this access point. Gaffron stated the property owner cannot legally stop people from using this access point. Bouchard commented this area would make a nice beach. The Park Commission classified Forest Lake Landing as a Class I and a Class IV. #22—Loma Linda Avenue(40' wide platted road) Gaffron stated launching of boats is permitted at this lake access point but no parking is available. The Park Commission classified Loma Linda Avenue as a Class I and a Class N. PAGE 7