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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARKS COMMISSION <br />Monday, September 8, 2015 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Meyers stated he would also like to do that for the drinking fountain. Meyers stated there could be a sign <br />located on the trail notifying people where the drinking fountain is. <br />Brenda Johnson stated she would include the drinking fountain as part of the bid. <br />Meyers noted Norling's does not do that type of work but that the Public Works Department would be <br />able to perform the work. <br />Brenda Johnson stated she would like the City Council to approve the drinking fountain. <br />Edwards stated the first step would be to have the City Council authorize the money for the improvements <br />and then go out for bids. <br />Meyers stated without the pergolas, it would be less than $40,000, and that the worst case scenario would <br />be $45,000 with the drinking fountain and a pad for the porta-potty. <br />Edwards recommended the Parks Commission ask for what they want right upright rather than going back <br />later and asking for more. <br />Berg stated benches are necessary, the pollinator garden is a wish, and signage is necessary. Berg stated <br />the Parks Commission should ask for what they want. <br />Ruegemer stated a pollinator garden is environmentally friendly and something the City should be <br />promoting. <br />Levang stated as a council member, she would like to see the whole package rather than have the Parks <br />Commission come back in a few months asking for additional money. Levang stated the project could be <br />broken out into phases for what should be done in 2016 and then in 2017. <br />Meyers requested Edwards determine the costs for the signage, the benches, and the picnic tables. The <br />Public Works Department will also be performing the tree trimming and tree removal, so those can be <br />taken out of the bid. Meyers stated he would still like to ask for the whole amount so that the Public <br />Works Department would not have to be on the hook for it. <br />Levang stated as far as the benches, picnic tables and bike rack go, a reference to the City's donation <br />policy could be highlighted in the newsletter. <br />Meyers stated he would be willing to donate the picnic table. <br />Berg stated the pollinator garden could be done in 2017 and perhaps through volunteers or donations. <br />Meyers stated for priority items, he would like to see the hardscape items completed, such as the <br />entryway pergolas and the pavers. Meyers stated he would also like to get the flower. gardens established <br />and the trees planted this fall. <br />Meyers asked how much the water fountain would cost. <br />Edwards indicated it will probably be between $3,000 to $5,000 for the water fountain. <br />Page 3 of 11 <br />