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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday,January 6,2020 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Berg said she was at an informal meeting with Edwards and Meyers when they first approached the City. <br /> Edwards clarified it was the Summit Beach sub-committee at the time. <br /> Berg agreed and said the rowing club has always been looking at a large building and saying things that <br /> make it look like it will benefit the park. <br /> Ruegemer asked if a bathroom is needed;there is an outhouse that is more environmentally friendly. The <br /> lake is already poorly rated. There would be huge docks because of the amount of boats they have. <br /> Berg said she is open-minded but her concerns as someone responsible for that beach is to look at the <br /> highest and best use and ask if the rowing club is the best use of the beach. <br /> Ruegemer said the rowing club currently has a house that works very well but they want a storage facility. <br /> Now they are placed at Birches. They have a huge parking lot and there is no swimming beach in the <br /> vicinity so it is safe,no one is put in danger and no huge parking lots needs to be built. She understands <br /> they want to keep their boats safe but asked if it is the Park Commission's job to put swimmers at risk and <br /> have a huge environmental impact on the park. <br /> Chair said everyone will have an opportunity to voice concerns both as Commissioners and Orono <br /> residents. He invited members to attend the Wednesday meeting or attend with him and the President. <br /> Hudson suggested if there is any more interaction with the rowing club, it should be a working session <br /> and not a formal meeting. <br /> Chair asked if the Commissioners were okay with the rowing club President reaching out to members <br /> individually. <br /> Several Commissioners said that was fine. <br /> Carter asked if they were coming to the work session. <br /> Edwards said they are not scheduled. <br /> Berg said the Commission wanted the rowing club to meet with neighbors and then come back. <br /> Edwards added they need to come back at a formal meeting,which is March,because the Park <br /> Commission has to come up with a recommendation to the City Council. <br /> Man suggested they should come to a working session first. <br /> Ruegemer indicated if the rowing club wants to pursue this,they need to reach out to the Commission. <br /> Chair asked if he should mention anything at his meeting since there is one working session before <br /> March. <br /> Hudson commented that it has to be discussed before the Commission makes a decision. <br /> Page 10 of 11 <br />