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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-05-1990 Park Commission Minutes � . � MINIITES OF THE REGIILAR ORONO PARR COMMISSION MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 5, 1990 ATTENDANCE 7:10 P.M. - The Park Commission met on the above date with the following members present: Chairperson Richard Flint, Susan Wilson, Phil Bradley, Lester Kelley, Jim Gilbert and Bruce Kokal. John Gerhardson, Public Works Director and Steve Weckman, Septic Inspector represented the City staff. Alex Vongries was absent. APPROVAL OF MINIITES - TOPICS OF DISCUSSION: - Sandy Beach Swim Area Bederwood Park Bike/Hike Trail Park Dedication Fees - Wildhurst Estate Lafayette Marsh Jet Ski Ordinance Skate Board/Roller Ski Ordinance 1991 Meetings Community Education Joint Meeting SANDY BEACH SWIM AREA - John Gerhardson had sent notices of the Park Commission meeting to the residents bordering the Sandy Beach Swim Area and several attended to express their points of view. The September 12th meeting minutes were read. The action taken at that time was to not install a dock for the summer of 1991 at Sandy Beach and to close the Beach at 7 : 00 p.m. John Gerhardson reported that no swimming lessons had been given at the Sandy Beach area by either School District for the last three years. The following residents spoke concerning the Sandy Beach problems: Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nelson, 3908 Cherry Avenue The Nelsons live right next to the Sandy Beach Swim area and spoke of the continuing problems of disruptive and abusive behavior by teens at the Beach area. This is not a single incident circumstance but a problem which has existed over several years. They do not want to cose the Beach but have requested dock removal and an early closing time to allow them to enjoy their property. Mr. Bruce Feldman, 3898 Cherry Avenue Mr. Feldman reiterated his position by reading his letter to Mr. Gerhardson. 1 �N . � ' MINIITES OF THE REGIILAR ORONO PARR COMMISSION MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 5, 1990 Kathryn Miller, 1635 Shadywood Road She has used the Beach with her family for 24 years and thinks the 7:00 p.m. closing time is too early and that the children need the dock for enjoyment and to learn to be good swimmers. Jeff Johnson, 2835 Cherry Avenue Mr. Johnson thinks the Beach is an important area wide amenity which should not be cut off. He is opposed to a 7 : 00 p.m. closing time. Mary Opheim, 1430 Cherry Place Mary has lived in the area for 19 years and thinks the Beach is a rea Community resource. She commented that many of the people in the area had not received letters about this meeting. She would hate to see the Beach closed at 7:00 p.m. After the Commission listened to the residents presentations, Mr. Flint asked for show of hands on how the residents felt about the 7: 00 p.m. closing time and the removal of a dock. Four voted that a 7:00 p.m. closing time was too early and three voted that they were opposed to the dock removal. The Park Commission discussed different options for solving this problem of abusive behavior, noise, and property damage by certain teens who frequent Sandy Beach. Police protection to help with the problem was suggested. Les Kelley moved that the dock at Sandy Beach not be installed in summer 1991 and that the Beach close at 8:30 p.m and that more police protection be provided. The motion was seconded and passed. Ayes 5, nays 1. A motion was also made to request that the Police Chief increase patroling on a regular basis at Sandy Beach. This motion was seconded. Ayes 6, nays 0. BEDERWOOD PARR - Sherokee Isle and Linda Whitman from the Bederwood neighborhood group reviewed their Bederwood Park plans with the Commission and requested the toddler playground equipment be installed in the spring of 1991 and that the skating rink be useable by the winter of 1991. Mr. Gerhardson is looking into the possibility of leveling an area for a short soccer field for the use of younger soccer players. A motion was made to recommend to the Counci 1 the purchase of additional playground equipment for Bederwood Park and the creation of a recreational skating rink with benches to be installed in 1991. The estimated cost to be $20,000. The motion was seconded. Ayes 5, nays l. 2 � • MINLITSS OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARR COMMISSION MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 5, 1990 BIRE/HIR13 TRAILS REPORT - Dick Flint reported to the Commission that the City Council had voted in favor of the developer on the Fullerton property bike/hike trail easement restriction. Orono cannot start work on the trail until it connects to something. The Commission is interested in pursuing the trail to the school. A motion was made that the Park Commission requst an easement across the property between Willow Road and Old Crystal Bay Road south of County Road 6. The motion was seconded. Ayes 6, nays 0. PARR DEDICATION FEES - Wildhurst Estate and Lafayette Marsh Steve Weckman presented to the Commission the Park Fee calculations for Wildhurst Estate and Lafayette Marsh. Commisson members discussed the appropriateness of bike/hike easements on these properties. After consideration it was decided to accept the Park Dedication Fees. J13T SRI ORDINANCE - The Long Lake Jet Ski Ordinance was reviewed and the Commission recommended the adoption of the ordinance relating to the use of personal watercraft as approved by Long Lake. SRAT13 BOARD/ROLLER SRI ORDINANCE - The Park Commission took no action as they felt they were not the proper channel for these decisions. 1991 MEETINGS - The first Monday night of the month was selected as our meeting night from January through April 1991. We will meet the first Tuesday night from May through December 1991. COMMUNITY EDOCATION JOINT MEETINGS - The first joint meeting of the Park Commission included in the Orono School District was chaired by Toni Bergland, Community Education Director. It was attended by several Orono Park Commission Members. The following meetings of this group will be attended by just two members of each Park Commission to make the exchange of information easier. The Orono representatives are Jim Gilbert and Lester Kelley. ADJOURNMENT 10:30 P.M. The regular Park Commission meeting was adjourned at10:30 p.m. The next meeting will be Tuesday, December 4, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. 3