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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 29, 2001 40 (Public Comments, Continued) problems ensuing as a result of a new residence being built in the area. Pesnick stated if the buses are allowed into this area, they would need to travel over this dirt road and cause further traffic problems. Pesnick requested the road be restored to what it was prior to the construction. Roger Kirshner, 2000 Shadywood Road, stated he lives on the south side of the fire lane that was mentioned as possible access for the snowmobilers earlier this evening. Kirshner expressed concerns how dangerous that area would become if hundreds of snowmobilers were allowed access in that area. Kirshner stated the lane is located three feet from his house and that he has major safety concerns for his grandchildren if that access point was made available to snowmobilers. Richard Phillips, 1117 Lyman Avenue, also expressed concerns regarding the upcoming house tour and the amount of traffic, noise, and parking issues that will result. Phillips stated due to the construction in the area, the road has been inaccessible at times and at times barely passable due to their condition. Mayor Peterson indicated the police chief is addressing the traffic and parking concerns relating to the house tour. Peterson stated one solution is to use a shuttle bus and only allow parking on Orono Orchard Road, with the local residents having a sticker on their vehicle allowing them to be in the area. Sansevere inquired when construction typically starts in this area. • Pesnick commented the contractor routinely starts construction between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. Sansevere requested that Staff contact the contractor and request that construction not begin prior to 7:00 a.m. Sansevere commented in his view there should be some restrictions on where the construction vehicles can park. Phillips indicated large semi - trucks routinely make deliveries to this area and block the road. Phillips stated this is a rather narrow road with a large number of speeders and activity on the road. Pesnick indicated the contractor did not notify the neighbors in this area of this house being on the house tour. Pesnick stated this is a one -way road, with three head -on collisions havine occurred in this area. Pesnick commented in her view that people who view the Parade of Homes book and see this address in there will travel into this area. White commented the Orono Police are very aggressive in tagging people who are illegally parked. Mayor Peterson thanked the people for their comments. is PAGE 6