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CITY OF ORONO <br /> PARKS, OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY,JULY 2,2001 <br /> McDermott stated when the paths are not mowed on a regular basis,the people tend to quit using <br /> them. <br /> Halvorson stated a number of neighborhood dogs are allowed to run through this area, which has <br /> resulted in the water fowl leaving the area. Halvorson noted currently there are no signs <br /> preventing dogs in this area. <br /> Gappa stated the CSO has been out there a number of times responding to calls, but it is difficult <br /> to enforce. Gappa stated Staff could erect some signs saying no dogs allowed. <br /> Ilse suggested a letter be sent to the neighboring properties requesting they keep their dogs out of <br /> this area in order to help protect the habitat. Ilse concurred that some signs should be erected at <br /> this park. <br /> McDermott requested Halvorson draft a letter for distribution to the neighbors, along with some <br /> possible language for a sign in this area. <br /> Ilse suggested the sign could read"birds nesting, no dogs please". <br /> McDermott commented the rebuilding of the bird houses would be a good project for the Boy <br /> Scouts. <br /> Halvorson stated the weeds at Hackberry were sprayed earlier in the year. Halvorson suggested <br /> the weeds be resprayed since they are now growing back. <br /> Gappa stated he would check with an individual who has some special equipment that can handle <br /> the spraying to see whether he would be interested in respraying the field. <br /> Ilse commented it would be nice to have some decent play equipment at this park. Ilse reported <br /> the concession stand lights are on. <br /> Gappa stated it is his understanding the baseball association handles the lights at the concession <br /> stand. Gappa stated the City does not maintain that. <br /> Ilse stated the Stubbs Bay Road access is experiencing mare and more city traffic recently, with <br /> people still parking in the area even though it is posted no parking. Ilse stated she has noticed <br /> three to four cars parked in the area. Ilse expressed safety concerns with parked cars in this area <br /> since the road is rather narrow. <br /> Gappa stated he would notify the police department of the illegal parked cars. <br /> McDermott inquired why the gates at Lydiard Beach were unlocked again. <br /> Gappa inquired whether the milfoil people were working in the area. <br /> McDermott stated the milfoil people were there last week but have finished their work. <br /> McDermott stated he noticed the gate was unlocked Saturday. <br /> Gappa stated he is unsure why the gate is unlocked. <br /> PAGE 10 <br />