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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COM>nSSION MEETING Taesdiy, September 4,2001 c % overlooked. Wolfe expressed concerns that in the future other groups will bring in other classifications that they would like adopted. nse commented it was her understanding that the Park Commission was discussing the concept of adopting a **natural classification'* in genera) and not specifically to Forest Lake Landmg. McDermott stated the discussion concerning a ‘‘natural classification** is general and that the Park Commission may want to revisit the sites classified as a Class V to determine whether they should be classified as a natural area also. McDermott noted the Council had directed the Park Conunission to come up with a set of classifications for the various access points. Meyers stated in his view the topography of the area should dicute whether the area is classified as a nrtural area rather than politics. Meyers stated it would be up to the discretion of the Council whether they wish to change the classifications in the future depending on the changing circumstances of the area. McDermott moved, Meyers seconded, to create a Oass V% “Naturar Lakesbore Access Site, which would include naturaltzatlon of the shoreline for sites deemed appropriate for restoration to the natural habitat of the area, pedestrian access to the area, nsbing from the shoreline, with boating not being allowed. Wolfe stated the Park Conunission wants to encourage the local residents to de\-elop the shorelines naturally. Meyers stated in His opinion if a resident comes up with an idea for a different classification, the Park Commission should consider it Meyers suted in his \iew an additional classification of natural area with pedestrian access would be beneficial. VOTE: Ayes 3, Meyers, Bouchard, McDermott; Nays 4, Use, SUber, Wolfe, Ilalvorsoo. MOTION FAILED. Use indicated she would be w tiling to reconsider this classification in the future. (Recess was taken from 9:20 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.) It was the consensus of the Park Commission to classify Forest Lake Landing as a Class 1 based upon the historical use of the site. Bse noted the Park Commission did receive a request from some of the residents in this area for pedestrian access to the water. Use ir. {Uired where the markers would be placed at this particular site. McDermott stated it is his understanding the Park Commission had agreed to place the flush markers at the four comers of all lake access points, with discussion still to be had on where to place the upnght markers at each particular site. The Park Commission had discussed at their previous meeting the option of placing some upright markers within the use area at some of die lake access sites. McDermott encouraged the members of the Park Commission to gisT some thought to a uniform method for placement of the upright markers. PAGE 9 n