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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ORONO <br /> PARKS, OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY,OCTOBER 1,2001 <br /> 7:15 dclock p.m. <br /> newspapers indicating their support of this trail. Meyers stated if this trail is not constructed, a great <br /> opportunity will be lost for many generations to construct a trail in this area. <br /> Ilse suggested that perhaps the other cities involved in this project also be contacted to see if they would <br /> be willing to write a letter supporting the traiL Ilse stated in her view Meyers should also write a letter <br /> individually since he has been heavily involved in this project. <br /> Meyers indicated he would be willing to write a letter as an individual, but that the Park Commission <br /> should also submit a letter to the local newspapers. <br /> McDermott concurred that the Park Commission as a whole could submit a letter supporting the trail. <br /> Bouchard volunteered to draft a letter in conjunction with Silber. Bouchard indicated she will provide <br /> each Park Commission member a copy of the draft letter for their review and input. <br /> Silber suggested the economic benefits that each community receives from the construction of this trail <br /> also be included in the letter. <br /> McDermott stated construction of this trail would also help with the development plan in each city. <br /> (#12) PARK COMMISSIONER ASSIGNMENTS,2001 <br /> Casco Point <br /> Wolfe reported that some damage has occurred to the Casco Point Park ice rink due to kids playing <br /> football in that area when the ground was wet. Wolfe stated the area would probably need to be graded <br /> and reseeded. Wolfe suggested that a garbage can also be placed at this park. <br /> McDermott recommended the grading and reseeding work occur in the spring. <br /> French Creek Preserve <br /> Halvorson stated the trails in the French Creek Preserve should be mowed again,noting they are presently <br /> impassable. Halvorson reported the picnic table at this park has also been removed. <br /> Meyers stated it is his understanding the picnic table was relocated to the Navarre Park. <br /> Halvorson inquired what the long-term goal of the Park Commission is for this area. <br /> McDermott noted the Park Commission discussed the picnic table at the French Creek Preserve and how <br /> it was never used and that it could perhaps be relocated to the Navarre Park. McDermott stated the picnic <br /> table could be placed back at the French Creek Preserve if Halvarson felt there was a need for one. <br /> Halvorson stated in her view a picnic table may not be needed but that a couple of benches along the <br /> trail would be nice. <br /> McDermott stated City crew would need to be contacted about better maintaining this park. <br /> PAGE 7 <br />