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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR JUNE 8,1998 <br />( #2) Saga Hill Park Access Information Meeting - continued <br />Goetten thanked Kasprick because she felt there were some who did not understand that there were <br />two separate pieces of property under discussion. <br />Jabbour noted that the Society had a difficult time convincing the City to accept their parcel with any <br />restrictions. The City agreed that the DNR standards would be adhered to in lieu of the more <br />restrictive Land Trust standards. <br />Sandra Rasmussen, 1186 Wildhurst Trail, concurred with the Mayor that the tax forfeit parcel was <br />a City parcel and the City had the right to determine its use, but there were discussions about open <br />space and limited use. She noted that society has become dependent on organized activities. She <br />did not think there were many areas that would be able to provide open space. She suggested that <br />the City explore the best combination of uses for the property. <br />Brian Peterson expressed his concern over safety issues for a park in this location. It is a secluded <br />area that cannot be seen from the roadway or neighboring residences. He talked with the Police <br />Department and was told that the area could not be patrolled. <br />Tim Line, 4415 Forest Lake Landing, shared his support of the park concept. He stated that he <br />looked forward to using a neighborhood park with his children. <br />Chris Morgart, 1003 Wildhurst Trail, suggested the City develop access via Garden Lane and it <br />would help his property. <br />Paul Warner, 980 North Shore Drive West, stated that he would like to keep the area natural as long <br />as possible because there are not enough areas like this. He noted there were already major traffic <br />problems in the area without additional park use. <br />Marcia Hickey, 4640 Tonkaview Lane, agreed that access should be obtained but felt a walking path <br />would be sufficient. She would also like to see the area left as natural as possible without a ballfield. <br />She added her concerns for the safety of children and traffic problems. <br />Patti Affeldt asked if it would be possible to poll the neighborhood on what the City is suggesting. <br />Jabbour responded that the park is for the city of Orono, not just the neighborhood. <br />Tom Weiner, County Road 19, expressed his concern that what develops is proper for the area. For <br />example, a "cow trail" to serve 500 people would not allow fire vehicles access in case of a fire. He <br />asked why there was no trail currently being used on Garden Lane. <br />40 <br />• <br />