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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ORONO <br /> PARKS, OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY,MAY 7, 2001 <br /> McDermott commented the City could perhaps construct some steps down to the lake once the <br /> exact location of the lake access point is determined. McDermott stated the City has allowed the <br /> adjoining property owners to maintain the right-of-ways and in some instances the lake access <br /> point looks more like private property than public property. McDermott indicated it would take <br /> an act of legislature to abandon one of the lake access points and that it still is public property. <br /> McDermott reiterated that the City would be erecting signage at all the access points. <br /> Meyers indicated that the City has not approved any resolution allowing the adjoining property <br /> owner to take over ownership of the lake access point and that the past practice of the City is to <br /> allow the adjoining property owners to maintain the right-of-ways. <br /> McDermott stated any landscaping done on the property would have been approved by the City. <br /> Gaffron indicated Staff would need to check the approved landscaping and grading plans to <br /> insure that they have been complied with. <br /> Schoenteit stated she knows people who have attempted to use this lake access point and were <br /> informed that they were trespassing and that it is private property. <br /> Gappa stated once this area is clearly marked, the public will have every right to use this lake <br /> access point. Gappa stated this area is still owned by the City. <br /> McDermott stated hopefully the City will have this area surveyed by June. McDermott stated <br /> the City will continue to look into this matter and will keep the local neighbors informed. <br /> Silber inquired whether the public would be able to park on the brick pavers in this area. <br /> Meyers stated the City does not allow parking in fire lanes. <br /> Gaffron stated parked vehicles in this area are not allowed to block the free movement of traffic. <br /> Dwight Affeldt,4765 Tonkaview Lane, stated they would like to be able use this access point <br /> once again. <br /> Paul Kerr, Orono,presented the Park Commission with pictures of the signs utilized by Excelsior <br /> and a copy of their ordinance regulating lake access points. <br /> McDermott suggested that the neighbors be notified of the upcoming park tour and that perhaps <br /> the Park Commission could meet with the neighbors at the lake access point to review the area. <br /> Ilse indicated the Park Commission is a recommending body to the City Council and that the <br /> Council would need to approve any action taken on the lake access point. Ilse questioned <br /> whether the residents should address the City Council or City Staff as their next step. <br /> McDermott stated the Park Commission will be erecting the appropriate signage at all the lake <br /> access points and that it will be up to the City Council and/or Staff to deal with access issues. <br /> McDermott stated the Council will need to approve all the lake access classifications first and <br /> then the signs will be erected. <br /> PAGE 3 <br />