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ORONO PARK COMMISSION
12 September 1990
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Chairman Dick Flint. Commission
members present were: Dick Flint, Bruce Kokal, Les Kelley, Lee Erger and Alex
Vong ries.
The following items were discussed:
• Bederwood Park Plan
• Bruce Feldman noise and nuisance complaint
• Park dedication fee for Marsh or Lafayette subdivision
• Shadowwood Estates bike/hike easements
• Color coded bike/hike trail map
Bederwood Park Plan:
Linda Whitman and Sherokee Ilse represented the Bederwood neighborhood group.
Whitman presented a detailed park plan for Bederwood Park. The plan, as described
by Whitman, would create a low density neighborhood park and would include
facilities such as a skating rink, updated playground equipment, vita-course, picnic
shelter, tennis courts and more.
There was some discussion of the overall direction of the park and the costs of new
facilities. There were no recommendations from the commission other than an
agreement to review the plans in the future.
Bruce Feldman
Mr. Feldman resides at 3898 Cherry Avenue, next to Sandy swimming beach. He and
his neighbors, the Richard Nelsons, appeared before the commission to express their
frustration and anger over abusive language, noise and property damage caused by
certain teens who frequent Sandy beach. These interruptions often last late into the
evening. Feldman said his yard is unusable because of the obnoxious activities
occurring at Sandy beach.
Vongries strongly urged that the beach be shut down. Erger suggested more police
scrutiny of the beach area. After further discussion, Vongries moved that the dock at
Sandy Beach be removed beginning next summer; closing the beach at 6:00 P.M.;
increased police patrols. Motion was seconded by Kelley. Erger offered an
amendment to keep the beach open until 7:00 P.M. The amendment, seconded by
Kelley, was passed along with Vongries' motion.
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Jet Ski Resolution
Discussion centered on the launching and use of jet ski type vehicles from Summit
Beach area on Long Lake. Commission memebers agreed that some restrictions of
use of this vehicle are appropriate. Kelley moved to urge city council to adopt Long
Lake City ordinance on jet ski restrictions. Motion was seconded by Vongries and
passed unanimously.
Marsh at Lafayette Subdivision
After reviewing subdivision map, commission agreed to accept a park dedication fee
cash equivalent as opposed to 1.84 acres in real estate.
Shadowwood Estates
Joe Franks represented Fullerton Properties, developer of Shadowwood Estates. He
expressed his concern over Park Commissions' use of utility easements for bike trails
within the subdivision. His concerns centered on future marketability of the lots; the
effect of trail construction on water funoff within the subdivision; possible delays in
developing Shadowwood because of engineering concerns relating to the bike trail.
Franks asked that the commission cancel its bike trail plans for Shadowwood based
on these concerns. Flint responded by denying Franks' request and assuring Franks
of the commission's assistance should any problems arise relating to the bike trail.
Bike Hike Mau
Alex Vongries presented a color coded trail, beach and park area map to the
commission. Commission members agreed on its use as a va�uable tool for future trail
and recreational area plans and deliberations.
The commission agreed to a next meeting on October 2 at 7:00 P.M. The meeting
adjourned at 9:35 P.M.