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CITY OF ORONO <br /> PARKS,OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY,JULY 2,2001 <br /> Halvorson noted this area is too steep at the present time to accommodate motorized vehicles. <br /> Gappa indicated it would require a substantial amount of grading in the area in order to <br /> accommodate motorized vehicles, which is something the City probably would not approve. <br /> Tim Lemke indicated he lives in this area and does not see the sense to restoring this lake access <br /> point. Lemke stated he has lived in this area two to three years prior to the Lines moving in and <br /> that he has not observed anyone utilizing this access point, especially motorized vehicles. Lemke <br /> noted there is no parking in the area and that he does not see the sense to allowing people access <br /> to the lake at this location. <br /> McDermott stated it is the intention to make this an access point which would be available to the <br /> local neighbors within walking distance. McDermott stated the City is not going to put this lake <br /> access point on the map or encourage motorized traffic in this area. McDermott stated the Park <br /> Commission simply would like to establish a safe pathway to the lake. <br /> Lemke stated in llis view this area is worthless for swimming and that a beach really does not <br /> exist in this area. Lemke stated there are much better places to swim than at this lake access <br /> point. <br /> Meyers noted the Park Commission has merely made recommendations to the Council on how <br /> these lake access points should be classified and that the Council will be making the final <br /> decision. Meyers stated the City is legally unable to abandon the lake access points, and that the <br /> Park Commission would like every resident within the City to have access to the lakeshore <br /> regardless if they own ]akeshore or not. <br /> REPORTS/UPDATES: <br /> (#5) PARK TOUR ASSESSMENT AND REFLECTIONS <br /> Silber stated in her opinion it was a great tour. <br /> Bouchard commented in her view it was very helpful for the Park Commission and City Council <br /> to have the opportunity to tour the parks and discuss what improvements should be made. <br /> McDermott inquired whether Gappa has received any comments regarding Sandy Beach. <br /> Gappa stated the only comment he has received from the neighbors in the area is that they would <br /> have liked some notice that the Park Commission was going to be in the area. Gappa stated it <br /> was his understanding all the neighbors in the area were informed of the tour, but unfortunately <br /> some of the neighbors apparently did not receive notice. <br /> McDermott noted the Park Commission would like to trim the vegetation back somewhat and <br /> make the beach wider in this area. <br /> Ilse stated the portable bathroom at Crystal Bay can now be removed. <br /> PAGE 5 <br />