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AHNUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARKS COMMISSION <br />Monday, September 8, 2015 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Edwards stated the graphic on the overhead shows the work that has been completed by the Public Works <br />Department. The majority of the park signs have been painted and the recycling cans have been placed at <br />Bederwood, Navarre, and Summit Beach. Some buckthorn spraying remains to be done. The Lydiard <br />Beach buoys were installed for the second time since the first buoys were stolen. The Public Works <br />Department also performed a bunch of tree trimming following the storm. Invasive species spraying has <br />been done of the prairie at Lurton Park and will be seeded in the new future. In addition, mowing was <br />performed at Big Island and the docks will be removed in the fall. <br />Ruegemer asked if the Parks Commission will be touring Big Island. <br />Meyers indicated he will call Gabriel 3abbour to see whether he would be willing to take the Parks <br />Commission out there. <br />A. Park Budget Update <br />The Parks Commission reviewed the 2015 budget update included in their packets. To date the Parks <br />Commission has spent slightly over $59,000, with $105,100 being budgeted. Edwards noted <br />approximately 60 percent, or $7,197, has been spent out of the $10,000 that the Council allocated for <br />miscellaneous park supplies. <br />Brenda Johnson noted Mayor McMillan requested the Parks Commission submit a line item budget for <br />2016. <br />Edwards stated the second graph shows a preliminary park budget for 2016. <br />The Parks Commission reviewed the park budget proposal for 2016. <br />Edwards stated the direction he received from the City Council was not to have an increase. Edwards <br />stated he would also propose to change miscellaneous supplies to minor park improvements. Other <br />changes include an increase for building/grounds maintenance supplies, decreased professional services <br />and put additional funds under supplies and repairs. Edwards indicated the line for repairslmaintenance- <br />buildingslgrounds was included to better reflect the types of services required rather than the professional <br />services line, which consists mainly of the recorder fees. <br />Brenda Johnson asked if the capital improvement project for Livingston Tower Park is included. <br />Edwards stated it is not since this is merely -the parks budget for 2016 and that the capital improvement <br />funds would come from the City's General Fund. <br />Bryce noted the City is spending approximately $15 per citizen for parks and that he would be curious to <br />know what it is in other cities. <br />b.. Boy Scouts <br />Edwards stated the City has two Boy Scouts who have approached the City about doing an Eagle Scout <br />project. Thaddeus Steele has proposed to construct two to three benches in French Creek, with the City to <br />provide materials and he would do the installation and labor. Weed fabric and mulch would also be <br />added. Edwards indicated Thaddeus is going to try to do the project here in October. <br />Page 7 of 11 <br />