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TO: DATE: Mayor Callahan and Orono Councilmembers Ron Moorre, Citv Administrator FROM: Lili McMillan, Susan Wilson, Alex Vongries, Park Commission Members xMarch 17. 1994 SUBJECT: Crystal Bay Playground Recommendation After two public meetings on Crystal Bay Park and subsequent discussion at our March meeting, the Park Commission would like to recommend the following in regards to the future of the Crystal Bay site: 1) Combine Parcels A and B to make one large green space. Begin the process of vacating Prospect Avenue. It is the feeling of this Commission, and the majority of the residents at our public meetmg, that closhg Prospect Avenue would create a more substantial and safer park. Combinine: these two parcels allows for more flexibility and options for park use. The residents at our meetings felt the benefits of closing Prospect outweighed the inconvenience of changing the traffic flow. Consideration should be given to coordinatui* die street vacation and blaclnop removal at the same time ftmher grading and seeding is to be done at the site. 2) Parcel C is not recommended for use as park land (because of its location and size). The Park Commission is not interested in the Council Chambers building for any use. 3) Initiate Crystal Bay park plan with a consultant using CDBG money. The Crystal Bay residents have provided us with good input on recreational priorities for the park. It would be helpful to have professional help with the design, layout, material use, construction and cost analysis in determining which recreational facilities would be best suited for the site. i) Coordinate post office parking with the Park Commission to insure parking does not interfere with park plans on Parcel A. This specifically would include landscaping plans to enhance the attractiveness of the Post Office and provide a natural boundary from the playground area for safety reasons.