09-08-2015 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARKS COMMISSION Monday, September 8, 2015 6:30 o'clock p.m. Pesek concurred the Parks Commission should, ask for as much up front as necessary to complete the improvements rather than doing it piecemeal. Meyers stated the staining of the pergolas, irrigation, landscape lighting, and debris removal could be done by the City. Meyers suggested removing the pergola, removing the picnic table, and then adding the drinking fountain and port -a -potty pad into the bid. Edwards stated they typically add 10 to 20 percent to the estimate to cover any contingencies. The Parks Commission discussed the amount of money that would be necessary to complete the improvements. Edwards stated he will write up an action item for the City Council and that he will incorporate the changes discussed tonight. Brenda Johnson moved, Jan Berg seconded, to recommend to the City Council to authorize up to $50,000 to complete the proposed improvements at Livingston Tower Park in order to realize the design proposed by Norling's Landscape, with a drinking fountain and porta-potty pad being included in the project, and removal of the other options as discussed this evening. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. 3. Navarre Event, September 20 Meyers noted there is a'community festival scheduled for the Navane Park on Sunday, September 20 and that a number of events are planned for the day. Meyers stated the purpose of the festival is to promote biking and walking in the Navarre area. The Navarre Community Initiative is coordinating the event and that he would encourage the Park Commissioners to attend and help out if possible. Meyers stated once he receives Council approval, the plan is to have a display case to put pictures in set up at Livingston Tower Park. The bikers/pedestrians will go from Navarre Park up to Lyric, to Blaine, to the trail, and then to the Fire Department. On the way back, they will go by the Livingston Tower Park where there will be some refreshments available. Meyers stated he would like to put the display case up at different parks where improvements are planned highlighting some of the improvements. Currently there are12 to 15 volunteers but more are needed. Levang stated the event will start at 11 a.m. and go until 3 p.m. There will be a number of different events, including a bouncy house, bike rodeo, free food, vendors, an open house at the fire department, face painting, jazz music in the park from 12:00 to 1:00 as well as demonstrations of bikes and other things. Levang stated each child will receive a little gift bag. Meyers stated in his view it is a good way to build community spirit, and that if anyone would like to volunteer, to please let him know. Levang noted Julie Ruegemer is assigned to Livingston Tower Park for a two-hour shift to greet the public and speak to them about the proposed improvements. Edwards stated he will try to have the Council action item. regarding the proposed improvements ready for Monday's meeting. Page 4 of 11