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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,January 4,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> donated flowers received and that he will be reaching out to community members for donations. The <br /> final step to address will be the long-term maintenance of the garden consisting of watering and weeding, <br /> which would need to be done by either the City or volunteers. <br /> Hutton indicated he will require two cubic yards of woodchips to help maintain weeds and moisture. The <br /> garden will be planted by friends,neighbors and Boy Scouts from Troop 206. The border material will be <br /> either wood or cobblestone,which will need to be donated by the City. Hutton stated he would like to <br /> install the border first. <br /> Meyers asked what the feedback of the neighbors has been. <br /> Hutton stated most of them indicated they would be willing to help. <br /> Meyers stated he would be able to help out with equipment needs if necessary. Meyers asked if an exact <br /> location has been determined for the garden yet. <br /> Edwards noted the area they picked would be around the sign stating Roberta Lee Antoine Playground as <br /> well as an area behind the playlet. <br /> Meyers commented the soil will likely have to be improved. <br /> Edwards indicated the City would be able to bring in some good soil to place in those two areas as well as <br /> some mulch. <br /> Meyers stated it is always nice to have plants in parks to help beautify them and attract more visitors to <br /> the park. <br /> Edwards stated the City has river stones on hand which could be used. Edwards stated the City will <br /> provide the materials and the project management and labor would be provided by Will. <br /> Pesek asked who will maintain the area once it is planted. <br /> Hutton stated he has handed out fliers about plant donations and that it is likely the City will need to <br /> maintain the garden long-term. <br /> Meyers noted there is not a water source at the park and that it would be nice to recruit one of the <br /> adjoining neighbors to water the plants periodically or allow someone to use their water. <br /> Edwards stated they are hoping to have someone volunteer to take care of the garden long-term or the <br /> Public Works Department will need to water it. <br /> Meyers stated in his view the part-time parks employee could maintain it. <br /> Council Member Levang asked when he would like the plants donated by. <br /> Hutton stated he does not have a specific deadline at this time. <br /> Page 2 of 8 <br />