09-08-2015 Park Commission Minutes

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NIINUTES OF THE ORONO PARKS COADUSSION Monday, September 8, 2015 6:30 o'clock p.m. Meyers suggested a small sign that says park with an arrow. Edwards stated the biggest issue would be the location of the sign. Meyers suggested some of the trees that are growing over the road also be trimmed back. Meyers reported he trimmed all the trees approximately five feet up and then had the sign repainted. Meyers stated he would place the new sign in the same location as the current sign since it is now very visible. Meyers stated in his view it is worth spending the money to relocate the sign since it is now more visible. Levang asked if the verbiage on the sign is set in stone. Bryce Johnson indicated it is not and that the language was suggested by Mayor McMillan. Levang stated the first line under history and features is confusing where it says French Creek Preserve encompasses a 14 -acre pond and 4 -acre restored prairie which are part of a larger wetland complex that includes an adjacent 11 acres. Bryce Johnson indicated that came from the City's current description of the park. Levang stated it is confusing about who owns it. Levang stated under hints for visitors, she would put a period after birders and start visitors as a new sentence. Levang stated in her view the font is also hard to read. Meyers noted the sign will be a lot bigger than the example in the packet and that the Committee felt it was attractive. Meyers stated in his view it will be easier to read on the actual sign versus the example in the packet. Meyers stated the Parks Commission will need to make a recommendation to the City Council to allocate the money for three of the signs. Edwards stated it is a budgeted item under $5,000 so they do not need to approach the Council. Meyers stated the Committee can work on the language under history and features and that Council Member Levang can submit her ideas to him. Meyers suggested Mr. Edwards bring the matter to the City Council to inform them that the Parks Commission has directed Staff to purchase the three signs as discussed in the work session. Bryce Johnson moved, Paul Pesek seconded, to authorize the purchase of three signs for placement at Lurton Park, Saga Hill Park, and French Creek Preserve as discussed in the work session, with the construction consisting of a two -post metal pedestal sign with a 30 -degree angle and a high UV resistance TUFF resin. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. 7. Commissioner's Park Reports a. Bederwood Park Page 9 of 11