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ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR JULY 7,1997 DRAFT <br />ATTENDANCE <br />The Park Commission met on the above mentioned date with the following mem^s <br />present: Chair Susan Wilson, Commissioners Sherokec Dse, Andrew McDermott, James <br />White (who arrived at 7:40), and David Beal. Van Erickson and Peter Wdles were <br />absent. Representing Staff were Pubbc Service Director Greg Gappa, City Planner <br />p|]7qVi*>th Van 2fommeren, and Recorder Sherry Frost. Chair Wilson called the meeting to <br />order at 7:20 pjn. <br />(#1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 2,1997 MEETING <br />Wilson noted that the Commistion decided not to meet earlier on Ae for this meeting as <br />indicate in the June minutes to discuss the sketch plan being contidcred for property on <br />Saga Hill due to changes being considered for the ^etch plan. <br />Beal moved, M<^)ermott seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Park Comnrission <br />Meeting of June 2,1997. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />(Item #2 follows Item #6.) <br />(#6) TREE PRESERVATION POUCY <br />Beal reported that a meeting of the sub-committee was held resulting in a broad ba^ <br />policy. Points 1 through 5 will be discussed with Council and the policy will be reviewed <br />by the Planning Commistion for a recommendation. The policy is directed at developers <br />with fmphatia cn commercial properties. Beal said the committee recogniz^ th© rights of <br />private property owners and has recommended a brochure be provided relating the <br />plnlosophy of Orono regarding preservation of its rural theme. GafBron had mentioned td <br />that meeting concern for "taldng" of land. The policy will be reviewed by Coundl at their <br />July 14 meeting. <br />Wilson indicated that a couple meiribers of the Planning and Park Commissions could <br />review with Staff and possibly the consultant to provide the detaHs of the policy. Wilson <br />indicated that the policy as currently presented is a broad parameter and the Mayor has <br />asked the policy to move forward. <br />Beal asked Staff if details could be developed once Council received the broad policy. It <br />was indicated that the consultant could aid in this development. <br />1