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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br />Monday, July 6, 2015 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Bryce Johnson stated as it relates to Bederwood, there is great potential for there to be a partnership <br />between the City and the Orono Baseball Association. Johnson stated it appears the City of Orono and <br />the DNR share the parking lot, which is located on the Luce Line. The park also has the baseball fields, a <br />historical marker, an open area, and fairly new park equipment. <br />Johnson stated it was mentioned at the work session that the Park Commission should compile a list of <br />items that could be done in conjunction with the Adopt -a -Park program and that he has come up with a <br />few possible items. Johnson stated the park is close to nine acres and is handicap accessible but does not <br />have any walking trails. <br />Johnson indicated he compiled a list of the amenities and rated them according to their condition, which is <br />displayed on the overhead. <br />Levang noted the play equipment was installed last year. <br />Johnson stated the concession stand has a bunch of graffiti on it and is in poor shape. Johnson stated a <br />couple of signs also need to be replaced. <br />Johnson stated the long-term items include improvements to the baseball facilities and the concession <br />building. <br />Levang stated it is her understanding that the Orono Baseball Association maintains the fields and the <br />concession stand. <br />Edwards stated the Health Department has said the concession stand cannot be used for serving food. <br />Meyers stated in his view there should be a portable good stand that can be removed in the winter. <br />Bryce Johnson noted there is a meeting scheduled with the baseball association for July 27. <br />Levang stated the field is almost exclusively used by the OBA. <br />Edwards indicated the Public Works Department will be helping to spread the dirt for the infields. <br />Brenda Johnson asked if the OBA has expressed any interest in the open area and whether that could be <br />used for a dog park. <br />Bryce Johnson stated they have not said anything about the open area. Johnson stated he would like to <br />see an increased awareness of the park among the public walking on the Luce Line. <br />Johnson noted the word Bederwood came from the heirloom Bederwood strawberry that at one time was <br />planted in the area. <br />French Creek Preserve <br />Brenda Johnson suggested the sign for French Creek be relocated to the other side of the road. <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />Page 12 of 13 <br />