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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday, March 2nd,20201111 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Berg asked if the new trail would impact parking. <br /> Mr. Burrell stated he did not think so. He was told that it might use potentially five spots. <br /> Stephens asked what the project cost would be. <br /> Mr.Burrell stated it is a bit of a moving target.When they talked about reducing square footage,they also <br /> talked about using materials that may be more cost-efficient.They want to make the structure look nice <br /> but be functional and cost-effective.They have the potential to get donated/discounted goods from <br /> different companies because they are a non-profit. He estimated it could be near the million-dollar range. <br /> Hudson asked if the organization could possibly leave the community if the proposal did not move <br /> forward. <br /> Mr.Burrell said he cannot say it's not possible;it could happen. It would not be their desire to have that <br /> happen and they would look to any solution possible to stay.They would have to entertain other ideas and <br /> opportunities if necessary,but they love it here and they think of themselves as part of the community. <br /> Roath asked if the footprint of the building was to scale. <br /> Mr.Burrell indicated he believed so. <br /> Roath asked if the footprint changed since the square footage changed. • <br /> Mr.Burrell said the footprint is fairly similar.The changes took place on the second level where the <br /> square footage and height was brought down in the hope the immediate neighbors had a better view. <br /> Roath asked if the plan said the words"public restroom"or"public toilets." <br /> Mr. Burrell said he was correct; it is in the back of the building. <br /> Berg asked if the height stayed the same. <br /> Mr. Burrell noted the height has been reduced from 2 stories to 1%2 stories. <br /> Stephens asked how the site was chosen for the initial proposal. <br /> Mr. Burrell said they looked at the park,walked it with different officials and the landscape and architect <br /> partner.The location was the only feasible location given the setbacks,the lake,and the wetlands. If they <br /> would have put it in the parking lot,another parking lot would have had to be dug. <br /> Roath asked if the boat launch was at the smaller northeast dock depicted on the plan. <br /> Mr.Burrell said it is farther up. <br /> Roath asked if Mr. Burrell considered having the garages on the upstairs level so the path for the boats <br /> could be out the east side of the building and down the hill and the longer dock could be located up near • <br /> the other dock,allowing the path to be away from the park and beach. <br /> Page 8 of 20 <br />