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CITY OF ORONO <br /> PARKS, OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY,JULY 2,2001 <br /> McDermott stated in his view the City needs to look at each of these natural areas to see what is <br /> necessary to maintain the parks and restore the natural ecosystem at each of the parks. <br /> McDermott stated in his opinion a professional opinion on how to restore and maintain the parks <br /> might be beneficial. <br /> Gappa stated if the parks are not maintained,they tend to become overgrown with weeds. <br /> Ilse stated in her opinion if the City is not committed financially to maintaining and restoring the <br /> parks, it might not be feasible to hire a consultant at this time. <br /> McDermott stated the Council would need to be supportive of this project. McDermott indicated <br /> any grant money would need to be matched by the City. <br /> Ilse suggested this item be discussed in a work session. <br /> Silber stated if the Dakota Rail project goes forward, she would like to write a grant to see <br /> whether funds can be obtained to develop a way station in the Crystal Bay area. Silber stated in <br /> her view if the Dakota Rail project is approved, some grant money should be available to help <br /> offset the costs to construct the trail. <br /> Nygard stated in his view the City should have a means by which the residents of the City can <br /> donate money towards tl�e parks. <br /> (#14) PULL TABS <br /> McDermott inquired what the status of the ordinance was regulating pulltabs. <br /> Gappa stated the ordinance wouid need to be reviewed and perhaps revised. Gappa stated he <br /> would try to have this item put on the next City Council agenda. <br /> McDermott suggested this item be discussed during the Park Commission portion of the City <br /> Council agenda. <br /> (#15) OTHER ISSUES <br /> McDermott noted the City has received a letter from Pearson & Pearson relating to the lake <br /> access point located at Forest Arm. <br /> McDermott stated the Park Commission will need to revisit the issue of having a pedestrian trail <br /> along the south side of 394. McDermott stated the Park Commission did discuss this item <br /> previously, with the Commission identifying certain priorities. The first priority was between <br /> Willow and Holbrook Park; two, O►d Crystal Bay and Carlson Park; and three, dead end of <br /> Stubbs Bay Road either over 394 or along the south side of 394 to County Road 6. <br /> McDermott stated he would like a motion either approving or disapproving this concept. <br /> McDermott stated Staff has been unable to find the minutes reflecting the recommendation of the <br /> Park Commission on this item. <br /> PAGE 13 <br />