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• <br />MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />May 29, 2001 <br />PARK COMMISSION COWNIENTS — Andrew McDermott, Representative <br />McDermott reminded the City Council of the upcoming Park Tour on Monday, June 4, 2001, at <br />5:15 p.m. <br />Mayor Peterson thanked Meyers and Bouchard for their work on Orono's lake access points. <br />McDermott indicated Bederwood Park looks fantastic thanks to the efforts of the city crew. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — Bill Stoddard, Representative <br />Stoddard indicated he would be available for questions at tonight's meeting. <br />LMCD REPORT — Lili McMillan <br />(1) Coffee Channel Snowmobile Access <br />McMillan stated the LMCD did discuss their options regarding Coffee Channel, with the LMCD <br />members being reminded of a discussion that was held approximately two years ago regarding <br />this same subject. The LMCD at that time had checked into the possibility of bridges, with the <br />• only bridge being available at that time was one that went from ice to ice rather than from land to <br />land. McMillan stated the LMCD decided there was not a solution to this but would be willing to <br />hear about any new technologies that may now be available to address this problem. <br />Nygard commented in his view the LMCD should continue to take a proactive approach to <br />solving this situation. <br />McMillan indicated considerable work was done two years ago to address this problem and a <br />solution was not reached. <br />Nygard stated in his view any problem is solvable and the LMCD and the other cities should <br />continue to address this problem. Nvgard suggested the snowmobile clubs in the area be <br />approached and asked for suggestions. Nygard stated the people who are not from this area who <br />utilize the lake need to be made aware of the problem with Coffee Channel. <br />Sansevere concurred that the local snowmobile clubs be contacted. <br />McMillan reiterated the LMCD is N; illing to look at any new technologies that are available <br />today. McMillan stated there are also issues of who would finance it and maintain it. <br />Nygard suggested that a floating dock system could be utilized, with the area being marked when <br />it is safe and when it is not safe to travel through the channel. Nygard reiterated this item should <br />continue to be addressed and that a meeting should be scheduled among various representatives <br />of the different organizations. <br />. McMillan noted the snowmobile clubs have not approached the LMCD regarding this item. <br />PAGE <br />