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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO COUNCIL, DECEMBER 14 , 1981 Page 8 Mr. Rudd and Mrs. Vogt were informed this fall that PARK LANE LAKE ACCESS the City staff were reviewing the total street (Continu�d} problems as it relates to the present winter lake access use. The street itself cannot accommodate on- street parking. There is no reasonable means to accommodate off-street parking, consequently, parking should not be allowed at all in the area. I have requested concerned residents to document other abuses to allow Council consideration for public access closure. Council Meeting - December 14 , 1981 Mayor Van Nest asked for a show of hands of how many persons present were in favor of leaving the access open. The majority of persons present raised their , hands. Mayor Van Nest then asked for a show of hands of how many persons present were in favor of having the access closed. A small number of persons raised their hands. Mr. Harold Vogt, 630 Park Lane, was spokesman for the group of persons in favor of closing the lake access . Mr . Vogt stated that the street is too narrow for on-street parking; there are many speeders on the short and narrow road; eleven children live on Park Lane; and that there were 70 fishhouses on the lake last year. Mr. Vogt stated that the residents were in favor of "No Parking" signs and 10-15 MPH speed limit signs being placed on Park Lane . Mrs. Betty Rudd, 601 Park Lane, stated that Park Lane is not a road for two-way passing, so why should so many people be allowed to use the road? Mr. Stan Rudd, 601 Park Lane , stated that his daughter- in-law had been run off of the road twice . Shirley Laue , 594 Park Lane , stated that they never locked their doors until now, but find that it is necessary to lock them now because of problems. Last year a battery was stolen and gas was syphoned out of their cars. She also stated that she does not feel safe there anymore. Mayor Van Nest inquired if these problems were reported to the Police Department. Mrs. Laue answered "No" , because she considered them minor problems but that the problems could become greater. (Continued)