07-02-2001 Park Commission Minutes

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CITY OF ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY,JULY 2,2001 McDermott stated it would be nice to have at least the first block of the trail constructed next year since that is a fairly busy section along County Road 19. Status of Letter to MS Society The Park Commission reviewed a letter addressed to James Anderst regarding a request for funds to help offset the costs of some of the improvements at the Navarre Park. Wolfe stated in his view the letter should be directly addressed to the MS Society and that any mention of charitable gambling should be removed from the letter. Gappa stated Anderst had approached him regarding a letter requesting funds from the MS Society. Gappa indicated Anderst allows a donation box for MS Society at his establishment and that he is attempting to have the MS Society direct the funds raised at his business back into the Navarre area. Bouchard stated the second sentence of the first paragraph could be deleted, which would remove any mention of charitable gambling. Post& Chain Barrier Meyers suggested some 8 by 8 foot posts with a chain in-between them be erected along the road rather than a wood rail fence. Meyers stated in his opinion this type of fence would fit in better with the nautical theme and require less maintenance. Gappa noted the parking lot in this area would be paved and striped. (#7) SAGA HILL Gappa stated it is difficult to get back to the Saga Hill area to finish staking due to the construction and that he is waiting for construction on the Brenshell development to be completed. Gappa noted due to the construction in the area, it is difficult to access Saga Hill. (#8) HACKBERRY Gappa stated if the Park Commission would like a bigger map, he could blow up the existing map on the copy machine. Halvorson suggested a neighborhood meeting be held to discuss possible improvements at this park. Gappa stated he will ask Earl Anderson to do a sketch of the area. PAGE 7