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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 26, 2001 APPROVAL OF MINUTES *( #3) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2001 Sansevere moved, White seconded, to approve the minutes of the regular Orono City Council meeting of February 12, 2001, as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS — Rick Meyers, Representative Meyers reported on the February 5 t Park Commission meeting. Meyers stated the Park Commission is interested in erecting signage in the area of the Navarre Park denoting "children at play" or "playground in area" to alert the vehicular traffic in the area of the park. Meyers stated the Park Commission is very grateful for the recent land donations by Carlson and Lurton, but noted concerns regarding access to the parks. Meyers stated the Park Commission is considering some type of access off of Old Crystal Bay Road to the Carlson property, and if that cannot be done, then some type of parking lot will need to be constructed to utilize the park. In regards to the Lurton property, the Park Commission is looking at options for connection to the school property and a trail connection off of County Road 6. The Park Commission is looking to avoid having the land become landlocked. • Meyers reported the Park Commission is continuing to discuss the lake access points and will be rephotographing several of the sites in order to better ascertain what exists in the area. Meyers indicated the Park Commission would like to schedule a work session with the City Council to discuss the lake access points and the issues associated with them. Meyers stated one issue that was raised while discussing the lake access points was access by snowmobilers. Meyers noted there has been heavy snowmobile traffic on the lake this year due to the amount of snow received so far this year, and in his opinion the City needs to take a look at how this traffic can be handled safely. Nygard inquired where the crosswalk was going to be for the Navarre Park. Meyers stated it would be located on the side road. Nygard indicated he has concerns regarding traffic on County Road 19 in the area of the park and young children crossing the road while attempting to get to the park. Nygard stated in his view he would like to see more attention focused on this issue by the Park Commission. Meyers stated he is in agreement with Nygard, and suggested that perhaps the Public Works Department look at how this situation can be improved. Sansevere inquired whether the lights at the intersection of 19 and 15 have the "walk" and "don't walk" meters on them. • Meyers stated they are on the lights. Meyers commented the crosswalk on County Road 15 also experiences problems and perhaps needs some updating and /or enforcing. PAGE 3