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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 13, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS — Rick Rice — Representative Representative Rick Rice appeared before the City Council and stated the Park Commission at its August meeting met over at the Navarre Park to look over the newly acquired property on Lyric Avenue. Rice indicated concerns were expressed by members of the Park Commission over the anticipated costs associated with relocating the barn structure on the Lurton property, with a meeting with the Lurtons being scheduled in the near future in order to discuss this issue. Gappa indicated a meeting has not yet been arranged. Rice stated the Park Commission also discussed the Lydiard Beach situation as well as placement of posts on the sand to eliminate parking in that area. Rice inquired whether that work would be completed next spring. Gappa stated the work could possibly be completed this fall. Rice indicated the possibility of installing a T -dock and milfoil removal at Lydiard Beach was also discussed. In addition, the Park Commission discussed acquisition of access to Lowry Woods, which consists of 14 acres, with no defined access being arrived at. • Gappa noted two residents of the Navarre Park neighborhood were also present at the park. Gappa indicated the Park Commission had suggested a row of spruce trees that are blocking out some maples be removed to help clean the park up and to make it less secluded. Gappa stated the slab under the garage is in good shape and could possibly be used for another purpose such as a • half -court basketball court. Peterson inquired whether the two neighbors had expressed any concerns or input regarding the park. Lois Hudlow, 3438 Lyric Avenue, stated she would like to see more picnic tables to accommodate adults who may visit the park as well as more green space. Hudlow indicated there is one neighbor who has expressed a concern about people walking through his driveway to access the park. Hudlow stated she would like a higher fence installed if a ball park should go in that area. Peterson commented that it is not likely that a ball field would be created at that park. Hudlow pointed out the street is not clearly marked for no parking. Hudlow indicated her concerns are that no one park in her flowerbeds and that her oak trees are not trimmed during the growing season. Hudlow requested the neighbors be kept informed of any possible improvements to the park. Sansevere noted the Park Commission chair's term limit is up at the end of the year. Sansevere suggested the Council consider eliminating the term limits. Sansevere recommended the Park Commission try to arrive at a consensus for a new chair. McMillan noted the Park Commission used to have a vice chair in the past, and suggested that some consideration be given to recreating that position. • PAGE 2