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, , <br /> MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1994 <br /> ATTENDANCE <br /> The Park Commission met on Monday, February 7, 1994, with the following <br /> members present: Richard N. Flint, Chair, Sherokee Ilse, Susan Wilson, Lili <br /> McMillan, and Robert Howells. Alex Vongries and James White were absent. <br /> John Gerhardson and Recorder Barbara Anderson represented City staff. Chair <br /> Flint called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. <br /> (#1) PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING OLD CRYSTAL BAY SITE <br /> Chair Flint announced that the Park Commission would hear public input <br /> regarding the Old Crystal Bay Site for park purposes at this meeting and would <br /> also hear input at their March 7, 1994 meeting from residents who were unable to <br /> be present. <br /> Tim Pattrin, 1360 Railroad Avenue, read a statement that Steve and Randi <br /> Carlson had lost their son, Lee, and as they had been involved in the community <br /> and working with the neighborhood to develop the park, the residents who knew <br /> the family requested that the park be dedicated in the memory of Lee Carlson. <br /> Mr. Pattrim stated that they had taken a survey asking area residents which uses <br /> they felt should be included in the park. The first choice was an ice rink, with 26 <br /> votes; playground equipment was second choice, with 21 votes. Third choice was a <br /> basketball hoop and play area which received 17 votes, tennis courts received 15 <br /> votes, a hockey rink and boards received 14 votes, volleyball received 8 votes, <br /> soccer play fields received 8 votes, a sheltered picnic area received 5 votes and a <br /> baseball backstop area received 4 votes. <br /> Judy Blue, 2160 Crystal Avenue, stated she was concerned about the safety issues <br /> regarding people who wanted to use the Art Center. She had noticed people who <br /> were late for meetings being held at the Art Center speeding down Crystal <br /> Avenue, and she asked that speed bumps or stop signs be implemented to address <br /> this issue. <br /> LaDean McWilliams, 1130 Willow Drive, stated her children were now grown, and <br /> she had grandchildren, but her children had utilized the Old Hill School <br /> playground. She inquired if any of that land would be available for park uses and <br /> Gerhardson responded that it was privately owned. Mrs. McWilliams inquired <br /> how much area was included in the three parcels being discussed, and <br /> Gerhardson responded that Parcel A contained approximately 3/4 of an acre, <br /> Parcel B was approximately a half acre, and the area of Parcel C was <br /> uncalculated. He showed an overhead illustrating what the park would look like <br /> with the road closed off. He stated that the Old Hill School was located farther to <br /> the west. <br /> 1 <br />