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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 there is a lot of wetlands in that area. <br /> Silber commented she is in favor of a trail on Watertown Road. <br /> Halvorson inquired whether there would be a new pedestrian overpass at Highway 12 and County <br /> Road 6. <br /> McDermott stated there would be. <br /> Halvorson commented this trail could potentially access the Lurton property and Baker Park <br /> sometime in the future. <br /> McDermott commented that this trail would have to be done in stages rather than all at one time. <br /> Bouchard stated she likes the idea of a trail along Watertown Road and would favor a land <br /> dedication for a trail in this area. <br /> Silber moved,Halvorson seconded,to recommend that a land dedication for a 10 foot trail <br /> easement along the north side of Watertown Road be granted to the City,with the <br /> remaining park dedication fee consisting of a cash donation to the Park Fund. <br /> Ilse inquired whether it is the goal of the Park Commission to get a trail along the whole length of <br /> Watertown Road. <br /> McDermott stated the goal is to provide a trail connection to every one of Orono's parks. <br /> Ilse inquired whether the goal is to get a trail along Watertown Road or whether the goal is to get <br /> a trail down to the Luce Line. <br /> McDermott stated the purpose of the trail would be to connect Watertown Road with the Luce <br /> Line, Bederwood, and County Road 6. <br /> Ilse inquired whether there was any land available to the north. <br /> McDermott stated there is not. McDermott stated the trail could extend down Watertown Road <br /> up to Orchard Park, which would be a better connection to County Road 6. <br /> Ilse commented in her view the main priority would be to have a trail in order to access the <br /> Lurton property, Baker Park, and to the Luce Line rather than having a small segment on <br /> Watertown that may or may not be completed in the future. Ilse stated she would support a mare <br /> north-south connection. Ilse commented in her opinion the trail along Watertown Road will be <br /> difficult to complete. <br /> McDermott noted Orchard Park is also not part of the Comprehensive Trail Plan. <br /> Gaffron indicated there are some wetlands along Orchard Park that would also need to be <br /> addressed prior to a trail being constructed. <br /> VOTE ON THE ABOVE MOTION: Ayes 6,Nays 1,Ilse Opposed. <br /> PAGE 5 <br />