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CITY OF ORONO <br /> PARKS,OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY,JULY 2,2001 <br /> Gappa indicated he has told Staff to remove it. Gappa suggested a bathroom enclosure similar to <br /> Hackberry be constructed at Crystal Bay. Gappa stated a new driveway would need to be <br /> constructed prior to the new bathroom being installed. <br /> McDermott noted Hackberry is next on the list for improvements. McDermott suggested a <br /> neighborhood meeting to discuss possible improvements to Hackberry be scheduled for <br /> December possibly, with the Park Commission discussing Crystal Bay over the winter. <br /> (#6) NAVARRE PARK <br /> Letters of Recognition/Certificate <br /> McDermott noted Meyers has a list of participants who volunteered with the planting at the <br /> Navarre Park. McDermott indicated he has spoken with City Administrator Moorse regarding a <br /> letter of thanks and certificate of appreciation from the City to the people who donated plants and <br /> helped with the landscaping. McDermott stated a press release along with a picture will be <br /> published in the local newspaper. <br /> McDermott recommended Gappa speak with the City Administrator and the City Council about a <br /> possible ribbon cutting ceremony for the Navarre Park. <br /> Gappa requested a list of the participants be provided to him prior to the next City Council <br /> meeting so the letters can be included in the Council packet. <br /> Si(ber thanked Meyers for all his time and efforts in making the Navarre Park a success. <br /> Status of Crosswalk/Pedestrian Signs/Accessible Parking Stall <br /> Gappa questioned whether walking on the hill will cause it to become eroded and whether the <br /> Park Commission should do something else in that area. <br /> Meyers suggested the Park Commission monitor how it is used for a couple of years and whether <br /> the grass on the slope becomes worn. Meyers stated a tiered stairway could be constructed if it <br /> becomes necessary. <br /> Silber inquired whether this park is still being used frequently. <br /> Meyers indicated the park is still well used. Meyers stated in order for the handicap parking stall <br /> to be legal at this park it will need to be on the far east side of the parking lot and occupy two <br /> stalls. Meyers stated an upright sign and a ground sign is also needed. Meyers requested the <br /> crosswalk to this park also be painted. <br /> Status of State Aid Dollars <br /> Gappa stated he would have the signs erected. Gappa indicated the City is still waiting for a <br /> settlement on County Road 6 before any state aid is allocated to the trail. <br /> PAGE 6 <br />