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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ORONO <br /> PARKS, OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY,AUGUST 6, 2001 <br /> able to vacate these lake access points. <br /> Silber commented the Park Commission is considering what type of use should be allowed at <br /> each access point based on their location. <br /> Lisa Mullin,4440 Forest Lake Landing, indicated she is one of the property owners adjacent to <br /> this lake access point. Mullin stated at the rime she purchased the property she was unaware a <br /> public lake access point existed at this location and that a portion of her property encroaches <br /> within the City's right-of-way. Mullin expressed concerns that her well, deck, and residence <br /> would be damaged should this lake access point be frequently used. Mullin also expressed <br /> concerns regarding safety due to the close location of her residence to this lake access point. <br /> McDermott stated to his lrnowledge the well was installed in approximately 1963,with a portion <br /> of the house having been constructed in the 1930s. <br /> Gaffron stated according to City records, the well was put in sometime in the 1960s, without the <br /> City conducting a proper inspection of the property. Gaffron stated it is doubtful the City <br /> required a survey at that time. <br /> Mullin stated she does not feel she should have to suffer because of some mistakes made in the <br /> past. <br /> Wolfe commented this could have been avoided had the property been surveyed at the time it was <br /> purchased. Wolfe stated basically the same issues exist with every lake access point within the <br /> City, and the residents of the City need to decide whether they want people who live offshore to <br /> have access to the lake. <br /> Mullin inquired whether all 391ake access points would be opened to the public. <br /> McDermott stated currently the Forest Lake Landing access point is the only one that has been <br /> surveyed, with Mullin's property probably the worse encroachment on City property. <br /> Wolfe noted the Park Commission is reviewing this lake access point at the request of the City <br /> Council and some of the residents in this area. Wolfe commented the Park Commission would <br /> like to deal with this lake access point as quickly as possible in order to help the residents get on <br /> with their lives. <br /> Silber stated the important goal is to get the issues resolved. <br /> McDermott stated a number of residents in the area had requested the Park Commission consider <br /> restoring this lake access point and making it into a swimming beach,which made it a higher <br /> priority than some of the other access points. McDermott noted the City has not received a <br /> request concerning any of the other lake access points. <br /> Lisa Blackstone,4475 Forest Lake Landing, inquired why the Park Commission is pursuing this <br /> lake access point given the encroachment. <br /> McDermott stated a public road is located in this area, with the lake access point being open <br /> PAGE 3 <br />