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MLNXTES OF THE CITY OF ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETINC MONDAY, ^UY 7.2001 K McDermott commented the City could perhaps construct some steps dou-n to the lake once the exact location of the lake access point is determined. McDermott stated the City has allov^-ed the adjoining property owners to maintain the nght-of-ways and in some instances the lake access point looks more like private property than public property. McDermon indicated it would take an act of legislature to abandon one of the la\e access points and that it still is public property, McDermott reiterated that the City would be erecting signage at all the access points. Meyers indicated that the City has not aporoved any resolution allowing the adjoining propert>- owner to take over ownership of the lake access point and that the past practice of the City is to allow the adjoining property owners to maintain the nght-of-ways. McDermott stated any landscaping done on the property would have been approved by the City. Gaffron indicated Staff would need to check the approved landscapmg and grading plans to insure t’..at they have been complied w iih. Schoenteit stated she knows people who have attempted to use this lake access point and were informed that they were trespassmg and that it is private property. Gappa stated once this area is clearly marked, the public will have every right to use this lake access point. Gappa stated this area is still owned by the City. McDermott stated hopefully the City will have this area surveyed by June. McDermott stated the City w ill continue to look into this matter and w ill keep the local neighbors informed. Silber inquired whether the public would be able to park on the bnek pavers in this area. Meyers stated the City does not allow parking in Tire lanes. Gaffron stated parked vehicles in this area are not allow ed to block the &ee movement of traffic. Dwighi Affeldt, 4765 Tonkaview Lane, stated they would like to be able use this access point once again. Paul Kerr, Orono, presented the Park Commission with pictures of the signs utilized by E.xcelsior and a copy of their ordinance regulating lake access points. McDermott suggested that the neighbors be notified of the upcoming park tour and that perhaps the Park Commission could meet w iih the neighbors at the lake access point to review the area. Use indicated the Park Commission is a recommending body to the City Council and that the Council would need to approve any action taken on the bke access point. Use questioned w hether the residents should address the City Council or City Staff as their next step. McDermott stated the Park Commission will be erecting the appropriate signage at all the lake access points and that it will be up to the City Council and/or Staff to deal with access issues. McDermott stated the Council will need to approve all the lake access classifications first and then the signs will be erected. •' PAGES