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CITY OF ORONO <br /> PARKS,OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY,JULY 2,2001 <br /> points. Nygard stated the DNR has indicated if the cities do not start utilizing these lake access <br /> points and fire lanes for public good, the DNR may take them back. Nygard expressed frustration <br /> that the markers at this lake access point have been pulled, i�oting it costs the taxpayers money to <br /> have the land surveyed and marked, and that a complaint has been filed with the Police <br /> Department. <br /> Nygard stated since this is a fire lane, there is driving access, and to his understanding it has been <br /> classified for snowmobile access. Nygard stated in his opinion this lake access point should be <br /> made available to the neighbors and that a satisfactory conclusion can be reached in this situation. <br /> McDermott clarified that this lake access is a platted road and not a fire lane, with the Park <br /> Commission having voted to recommend that this be classified as a swimming beach with no <br /> snowmobile access because Orono's Ordinance does not allow both. <br /> Gappa stated there is a 60 foot wide platted right-of-way in this area, which was platted back on <br /> July 5, 1921. Gappa illustrated on the overhead where the location of the lake access is. Gappa <br /> stated the row of arborvitae is close to one edge of the right-of-way. Gappa noted he does have <br /> photographs of the location of the stakes and that the markers could be replaced from the <br /> photographs. <br /> Bull inquired why the property owner was not told at the time of construction tl�at this may be a <br /> problem. <br /> Gappa stated a portion of the driveway is located on public land, which should not prevent people <br /> from having access to the lake. Gappa stated if this is classified as a beach, motorized traffic <br /> should not be allowed. <br /> McDermott noted the City Council would make the ultimate decision on how this lake access <br /> point should be classified. <br /> Bull inquired whether they should speak to the City Council about having this area regraded. <br /> McDermott noted grading is not allowed within the 0-75' zone, and that perhaps some steps or <br /> safe pathway could be established. <br /> Gappa stated in his opinion this area has not been regraded outside of the area for the driveway, <br /> which was relatively flat at the time construction commenced. <br /> Mr. Line indicated they have not changed the grade in this area either to the north or south. Line <br /> stated the area is overgrown with brush. <br /> Meyers stated the Park Commission feels there should be access in this area, but that the exact <br /> location of the access is undetermined at this time. Meyers stated the access might be different <br /> than what it was in the past. Meyers stated the issue is that the neighbars are allowed access <br /> down to the lake. <br /> McDermott stated at this time the Park Commission has recommended to the City Council that <br /> this area be classified as a swimming beach, with no motorized vehicles being allowed. <br /> PAGE 4 <br />