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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Wednesday, September 10,2020 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Berg replied they took all the docks out,noting it wasn't just Lydiard Beach, but every dock was taken <br /> out because of a decision by the Park Commission back then,before Mr. Edwards was working for the <br /> City. <br /> Edwards reported that it was before his time and it might have even been before the Park Commission <br /> existed that there was a proposal and a change in policy that the City would not have docks at beaches. <br /> He thinks the justification at the time was the maintenance expense and some concerns over safety as <br /> people tried to use the docks with motor boats at the same time,noting there were fisherman and <br /> swimmers all mixed together. <br /> Berg noted on Lydiard Beach specifically,they need to make sure to buoy off the swim area because of <br /> the canal and cove, as boats go in there and it's very important to have that very distinctly roped off. She <br /> said if there was a dock,the parents and kids could be on the dock. <br /> Klaahsen asked if they have the swim buoys at Lydiard Beach this year. <br /> Berg answered they had two and they tend to disappear sometimes. <br /> Roath stated at the last meeting,to be fair,they put Klaahsen through the ringer on Sandy Beach and why <br /> they should or shouldn't have a dock or swim platform,the merits of all those things and the history <br /> behind why the docks were taken out, and they found there were boats parking at the dock and leaving <br /> them overnight. <br /> Berg stated that was not happening at Lydiard Beach, she did not see many people parking their boats and <br /> after the dock went out, instead people brought their boats up on the beach to get on and off. <br /> Roath said for this purpose,what Edwards said is they are just sliding in some numbers, so he would <br /> move to increase the line item from$10,000 to$15,000 or$20,000. <br /> Edwards said it's another$10,000 for a dock and asked if they'd want it in 2021 or 2022 or beyond. <br /> Berg answered she'd like it in 2021. <br /> Roath stated they'd move it to 2021, but they still need to have a discussion about that beach specifically <br /> and whether it's 2021. He noted there is some merit to why the docks were taken out in the first place <br /> and he doesn't want to throw that all out. <br /> Berg agreed. <br /> Roath moved to change the$10,000 to$20,000 as a placeholder and continue that conversation over the <br /> winter as to the plan for Lydiard Beach. He stated they ended up in a good place with Sandy Beach. <br /> Klaahsen agreed and said they landed on a swim platform for Sandy Beach because they thought that was <br /> the safest option where boats or fisherman would not be using it,it would purely be used for swimmers. <br /> Berg agreed and said Sandy Beach is a better location for a swim platform,Lydiard Beach is not, <br /> unfortunately, as they are too close to the people coming in and out and there is a house right there that <br /> has three boats. She said she doesn't think it's an appropriate place for a swim platform. <br /> Page 7 of 27 <br />