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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 25,1997 • PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner McDermott informed the Council that work is proceeding on installation of new playground equipment at Antoine Park. The buildings on the property have been demolished and site work is currently taking place. McDermott said each Commissioner has been visiting assigned parks checking on maintenance and areas requiring attention. Gappa has been asked by the Commission to determine the cost of adding a sprinkler system at Old Crystal Bay Park to assist in the upkeep. McDermott asked the Council to consider approving a name change for the Commission to the Park and Open Space Commission. The Park Commissioners believe this name is more in keeping with the comprehensive nature of the board. Commissioner Welles said the Commission was unaware of the administrative process required to change the name. Jabbour informed him it would take some time and consideration. Jabbour said he has seen more work being done at the parks this year to the credit of Gappa and the Commission. He informed McDermott that he would like to see Old Crystal Bay Park seeded soon. • Goetten inquired when the work at Antoine work would be complete. McDermott said they had planned for a dedication some time this fall. Gappa said the work should be completed in about three weeks. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Smith had no new comments to make. She reminded the Council of the upcoming work session scheduled for the PIanning Commission to discuss home occupation and tree preservation. PUBLIC COMMENTS Gary Hart, 3580 North Shore Drive, said he called the City offices two months ago to inquire whether he would need a permit to add a temporary dock section. He said he was told it was not necessary. He proceeded to build a 12'x12' dock on the lakeshore, and the building inspector stopped and informed him it was illegal to build a dock in this area. Jabbour informed Hart that a dock on the shore is considered a deck. He informed him of the Shoreland Ordinance amending the City code in 1975 where no structural coverage or hardcover is allowed in the 0-75' setback from the lake, and exceptions are rarely made to that ordinance. He said docks are regulated by the LMCD. Hart said he has encountered many examples of similar structures on Lakeshore properties that have been • constructed since 1975.