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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION ^ <br />MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 1996 pjf ' <br />t <br />(#4A - Park and Open Space Identification - Continued) <br />4) Flint asked that the land between Lowry Woods and the Luce Line be added to the <br />list of possibilities because it would provide public- access to Lowry Woods from the Luce <br />Line. He said the land is u;;biiitdable and should not be expensive to purchase. <br />McDermott inquired about the triaiigular piece of land between Lowry Woods and CoRd <br />83 which is being considered for access to Lowry Woods. Gerhardson said the land has <br />recently changed hands. A neighbor was given the first right to purchase. The new owner <br />will be notifying Gerhardson soon regarding his interest in allowing the City access. <br />5) Wilson noted a nearby 23 acre parcel owned by Mr. Melrose which she felt should be <br />added to the list. <br />Northeast Quadrant of the City - <br />6) 60 acre parcel east of the schools at Willow and CoRd 6 - Wilson said this property <br />should be considered for a community park as it is near the schools, level, and easy to <br />access. McDermott felt the property was further away from the concentration and center <br />of the population. Flint inquired about the terrain and noted a past application for <br />subdivision of this property which was withdrawn after Council's denial of a dense <br />subdivision. Wilson noted that the City would not require the entire parcel for the <br />community play field. <br />Flint suggested other possibilities near Hwy 12 noting the loss of Holbrook with the new <br />Hwy 12 Corridor and the need for park mitigation as a result. He asked that the <br />committee look at the population and surrounr^ing cities as a whole in determining what <br />makes sense regarding the community play field location. McDermott said he was <br />concerned that organizations would ask what Orono is providing if the play field was <br />located in Long Lake. Wilson indicated another large parcel by Lake Classen but said it <br />would not be as desirable. <br />7) 14 acr'*s north of French Creek Preserve - Wilson suggested a portion of the <br />properly directly north of the preserve should be obtained to develop a buffer for the <br />preserve and to allow animals to pass. <br />8) Hackbeny lot - Wilson noted this residential lot is located within the configuration of <br />the park and should be purchased when it becomes available.