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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR MARCH 13, 2000 • PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS — RICK MEYERS, REPRESENTATIVE Meyers brought a number of items to the Council's attention. In regard to Navarre Park, the grant application will be ready to submit by the deadline of March 31, 2000; and they should hear back on the grant by mid -April. The Commission is still wondering about other sources of funding. They believe the City should explore the possibility of funding from pull -tabs. In other cities, 10% of revenue generated by pull -tabs stays with the city. The Commission feels the City should ask for the money before pull -tabs grow in popularity. The Commission has not yet addressed the Comprehensive Plan. One major problem facing them is that many residents are unaware of the parks in Orono. Parks need to be better defined in terms of signage, access, and boundaries. Meyers also stated they need to address access to the parcel of land at Lowry Woods if tlfey are going to have it as a park. The Commission also discussed Hackberry Park. Staff have met with the property owner in the middle of the park. He is willing to sell his property to the City. The Commission feels that park would be ideal as a baseball park. It is important the City get something in writing from the property owner stating he will come to the City first when he is ready to sell his . property. The Commission also discussed the Crystal Bay Park. It has two parcels split by a road. If they eliminated the road and joined the parcels, the park would make an excellent soccer park. Peterson stated there was also discussion of putting in a skating rink. Mayor Jabbour stated the Council couldn't have an opinion regarding the matter until there is a public hearing on the issue. The Commission would like to have a trail access from Navarre Lane. The Lafayette Circle neighbors are interested in having a trail in that area. Mayor Jabbour stated the City should work diligently to establish pedestrian paths in this area. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — JAY NYGARD, REPRESENTATIVE Nygard stated the Commission realizes the importance of growing Hackberry Park, and that the City is lucky the property owner there likes the kids and the park around his home. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. •