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Parks&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 6 <br />September 12,2018III <br />the future with easement from north to south. He doesn't think the parking lot <br />would support the area as it doesn't go anywhere. <br />Dan Anderson said it is delineated there for possible future and how access is <br />handled. <br />Chair Anderson asked if anyone was excited about land dedication versus cash. He <br />stated there was a noting of heads that there is an interest in a trail easement and <br />cash dedication. <br />Dan Anderson suggested looking at how to get people moving in that area for a <br />better quality of life. <br />Chair Anderson stated this is a discussion item not an action item and the <br />commission is unanimous and would like to see project. <br />Chair Anderson indicated what he heard staff was looking for initial direction for <br />staff and council and that it (direction) was pretty unanimous from the group. <br />Dan Anderson would suggest the commission tour the property. <br />Pat Briggs commented about using and enjoying the space below and questioned <br />where can residents currently drop canoes in the Mississippi River? III <br />Chair Anderson an Mr. Hecker stated Babcock Park,Camp Cozy Park, Orono Park, <br />and William H. Houlton Conservation Area,Bailey Point Nature Preserve. <br />Dan Anderson stated that the DOT owns 100 feet each side of the bridge property. <br />7. Parks and Recreation Director Update <br />Mr. Hecker presented his staff report. Deerfield Hill Park surfacing was put in and <br />will be open to public tomorrow. Discussed the October meeting date and change <br />due to conflicts, changing to a special meeting on October 3. <br />Mr. Hecker shared that ads will go out regarding the special meeting on October 3 <br />for interviews. <br />Chair Anderson asked to have a work session at 6:30 p.m. and action items will be <br />afterwards recommending committee members. He asked it be put on social media, <br />volunteer website area, and to see if paper will do a story on it. <br />Commissioner Holmgren asked if this is an odd trend for the liquor store profits to <br />PIlEIEI II <br />NATURE III