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CITY OF ORONO <br /> PARKS,OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY,JULY 2,2001 <br /> McDermott commented that perhaps the milfoil people merely shut the gate and did not lock it <br /> after they had completed their work in the area. McDermott suggested he be given a key to lock <br /> the gate. <br /> Gappa stated he will give a key to McDermott. <br /> McDermott stated he also has received a number of complaints following the removal of the <br /> milfoil stating that a bunch of the milfoil has floated down into the lagoon. <br /> McDermott stated there is also a bird bath located at Tower Park, which has become overgrown <br /> with shrubs. McDermott suggested the bird bath be relocated to the Navarre Park. <br /> Meyers recommended City crew mow a(ong County Road 19. <br /> McDermott inquired whether the contractor would mow the recently planted grass the first few <br /> times. <br /> Gappa stated they would probably have someone come in and mow tlle whole park. <br /> Meyers recommended the mowing contract also include picking up branches and sticks that have <br /> fallen during rainstorms. Meyers suggested the park be mowed once a week since it is now being <br /> used more heavily. <br /> Gappa stated he will contact the contractor who does the mowing. <br /> Silber stated Highwood is doing fine. <br /> Mrs. Line commented that there are a number of old appliances which have been dumped near <br /> Saga Hill. <br /> Silber stated she has not visited Lowry Woods yet. <br /> Wolfe commented the Casco Point ice rink and park are in great shape. Wolfe stated on the <br /> eastern piece going out of Casco Circle Park,the property owner in the area has a bunch of <br /> equipment and a semi-trailer parked near the beach on city-owned property. <br /> Wolfe stated the homeowner on the east side of Casco Beach has relocated the columns so <br /> snowmobilers can access the shoreline. Wolfe recommended the posts be moved, with a chain <br /> installed to prevent snowmobilers from accessing the lake at this location. <br /> Gappa stated the Baseball Association has not filed an application yet for the improvements to the <br /> Lee Carlson fields. <br /> McDermott stated while on the park tour a number of items were noticed that were not addressed <br /> on their plan, such as traffic circulation. McDermott stated there currently is no turn-around, <br /> which needs to be addressed. <br /> Gappa stated the Baseball Association did meet with Gaffron following the park tour where those <br /> issues were discussed. <br /> PAGE 11 <br />