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CITY OF ORONO <br /> PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY, MAY 3, 1999 <br /> ATTENDANCE <br /> The Park Commission met on the above mentioned date with the following members present: <br /> Chair Andrew McDermott, Commissioners Irene Silber, Jim White, and Sherokee Ilse. <br /> Commissioner Susan Wilson arrived at 7:38 p.m., and Commissioner Van Douglas Erickson <br /> arrived at 8:12 p.m. Representing Staff were Public Services Director Greg Gappa and Recorder <br /> Jackie Young. <br /> Chair McDermott called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m. <br /> (#2) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 5, 1999 <br /> Corrections were made on Pages 2 and 3. <br /> White moved, Silber seconded,to approve the Minutes of the Parks, Open Space and <br /> Trails Commission meeting of April 5, 1999, as amended. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br /> MEETING REPORTS <br /> (#3) APRIL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS <br /> McDermott stated he attended the April 12 City Council meeting and reported that the City Council <br /> and Planning Commission had decided not to require a vegetative buffer or easement for the <br /> new development along Brown Road. McDermott suggested that the City Council be approached <br /> to see if they are still interested in the vegetative buffer concept that was proposed a few years ago <br /> or whether that concept should not be considered in the future. McDermott stated that Wilson was <br /> going to address the Planning Commission as well on this issue. McDermott commented that this <br /> development was approved without the vegetative buffer. <br /> Richard Flint, City Council Representative, stated he was unaware that this concept had been <br /> discussed previously. <br /> McDermott stated this item was discussed in a joint workshop along with the possibility of a tree <br /> ordinance, which was not approved. McDermott suggested that perhaps a workshop would be in <br /> order with the City Councit to discuss this item further, noting that this is a planning issue and should <br /> be addressed by the City Council and Planning Commission. McDermott remarked that the <br /> vegetative buffer would be an ideal way to help maintain the rural character of Orono and that <br /> pefiaps this item could be included in the comprehensive plan. <br /> Flint recommended that this item be discussed further and indicated a willingness to discuss this <br /> with the City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks Commission. <br /> McDermott stated that Wilson, Silber, and himself attended the April 26 City Council meeting <br /> which included the Adopt a Park Reception. McDermott commented that the people in attendance <br /> were appreciative of the reception in their honor. <br /> Page 1 <br />