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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,January 5,2015 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Edwards noted a future item on the Park Commission's work session agenda is to develop a parks plan <br /> and compile an inventory of what exists at each park. Edwards stated part of that process could include <br /> identification of projects for Scouts or other interested groups. Edwards stated if the City had a <br /> preliminary list that would be very helpful to Staff, especially since the Park Commission only meets <br /> once every other month. Edwards noted Alex Knueppel is looking at doing the work in April or May. <br /> Meyers stated the Park Commission is still relatively new and that they need to tackle one project at a <br /> time. Meyers recommended the Park Commission deal with some of the bigger items in a work session, <br /> such as working on the 5-year plan and new signage. <br /> Brenda Johnson stated given the fact that this is a new Park Commission; they do not understand the <br /> history of the parks and that having a completed inventory for each park would be very helpful. Johnson <br /> stated the book compiled by Edwards is also very helpful in understanding the history of the parks. <br /> Bryce Johnson asked if a bullet point summary of the proposal at French Creek Park could be provided, <br /> which could then be approved at the next meeting. <br /> Meyers requested that Staff provide a list of items that can be done at French Creek and to remain in <br /> contact with Alex Knueppel. <br /> 4. UPDATE ON COUNCIL ACTIONS <br /> A. PARK POLICIES <br /> Meyers reported the park and maintenance policies were approved by the City Council at their December <br /> meeting. Meyers stated the only caveat the Council placed on the policies was for the Park Commission <br /> to identify the type of buoys that are being considered as well as the costs associated with purchase and <br /> maintenance of them or another type of demarcation system that could be utilized for the swim beaches. <br /> Edwards stated his understanding of the Council action was that they would like to approve the type of <br /> buoys or signage that would be installed. Edwards indicated he has already researched buoys and signage <br /> and that he will present that to the City Council once the list is complete. Edwards stated he plans to do <br /> that in the near future so the work can be done this spring. <br /> Bryce Johnson asked if a sign would be acceptable. <br /> Meyers stated the main concern is the sign visibility from the water, and that if there are swim buoys out <br /> in the water,those would be more noticeable. <br /> Bryce Johnson stated the buoys should be located in areas where it is safe to swim and not give the wrong <br /> impression that a certain area is safe for swimming. <br /> Edwards stated he understands the concern of the Park Commission about placement of the buoys. <br /> Meyers stated there are two types of buoys and that he is talking about buoys to keep the boats out. <br /> Page 6 of 11 <br />