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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS C0>DI1SS10N MEETING _______________MONT)AY. AUGUST 6,2001 1. able to vacate these lake access points. Silbcr commented the Park Commission is considering what type of use should be allow ed at each access point based on their location. Lisa Mullin, A440 Forest Lake Landing, indicated she is one of the property owners adjacent to this lake access point. Mullin suted at the time she purchased the property she was unaware a public lake access point existed at this location and that a portion of her property encroaches within the City’s right-of-way. Mullm expressed concerns that her well. deck, and residence would be damaged should this lake access paint be frequently used. Mullin also expressed concerns regarding safety due to the close location of her residence to this lake access point McDermott stated to his know ledge the well was installed in approximately 1963, with a portion of the house having been constructed in the 1930s. Gaffron stated according to City records, the well was put in sometime in the 1960s, without the City conducting a proper inspection of the property. Gaffron stated it is doubtful the City required a survey at that time. Mullin suted she does not feel she should have to suffer because of some mistakes made in the past. Wolfe commented this could have been avoided had the property been surveyed at the time it w as purchased. Wolfe suted basically the same issues exist with every lake access point within the City, and the residents of the City need to decide w hether they want people w ho live ofTshore to have access to the lake. Mullin inquired w hether all 39 lake access points would be opened to the public. McDermott suted currently the Forest Lake Landing access point is the only one that has been surveyed, with Mullin’s property probably the worse encroachment on City property. Wolfe noted the Park Commission is review ing this take access point at the request of the City Council and some of the residents in this area. Wolfe commented the Park Commission w ould like to deal with this lake access point as quickly as possible in order to help the residents get on with their lives. Silber stated the important goal is to get the issues resolved. McDermott suted a number of residents in the area had requested the Park Commission consider restoring this lake access point and making it into a swimming beach, which made it a higher prioniy than some of the other access points. McDermott noted the City has not received a request concerning any of the other lake access points. Lisa Blackstone. 4475 Forest Lake Landing, inquired why the Park Commission is pursuing this lake access point given the encroachment. McDermott suted a public road is located in this area, with the lake access point being open PAGE 3