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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,September 6,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Johnson stated two signs have been installed and that he is working with Council Member Levang on a <br /> third sign for Navarre. Johnson stated there are no immediate plans to start another sign except for <br /> perhaps Lurton Park. Johnson stated they could have one sign with a map of the park and the rules and <br /> then another sign that has the history of the park. Johnson stated another sign that could be done over the <br /> winter is Highwood Park. <br /> 8. COMMISSIONERS' UPDATES <br /> French Creek Preserve <br /> Pesek stated he would like to spray the buckthorn at French Creek and then plant 10 arborvitae plants <br /> along the property line. Pesek indicated he did speak with some of the neighbors and that they are fine <br /> with that. <br /> Meyers stated he spoke with the new Public Works employee who indicated there are regulations about <br /> visibility into the parks due to security concerns. Meyers stated they also talked about creating a <br /> landscaping plan for the preserve and that they could perhaps berm it up by the fence and plant the <br /> arborvitae on top of that. There are also some rocks that are available onsite that could be incorporated <br /> into the plan. Meyers indicated the Park Commission can look at it further and perhaps come up with a <br /> landscape plan for the park over the winter. <br /> Edwards noted Metropolitan Council approval would be required. <br /> Meyers stated he would also like some landscaping around the sign. <br /> Lindahl asked if someone would be contacted to provide some recommendations on landscaping. Lindahl <br /> noted deer like arborvitae. <br /> Meyers stated they would have to look into it and that the Park Commission could investigate some kind <br /> of natural vegetative screening. Once a more definitive plan is developed, Staff could discuss it with the <br /> Metropolitan Council. <br /> Johnson suggested contacting one of the local nurseries to see what they recommend. <br /> Lakeview Development Park <br /> Meyers stated he went out with Bryce and Adam and visited the new park on North Arm Drive near the <br /> Lakeview development. <br /> Edwards illustrated the location of the new park on the overhead. <br /> Meyers stated the private citizens in the area came up with the money to purchase the park and that it will <br /> be a nice complement to the City's park system. Meyers stated in his view it is important to remove some <br /> of the vegetation along the road since there will be more foot traffic once the park is open. Meyers stated <br /> the City could trim the trees back but that they should also consider making a trail connection from West <br /> Branch up to the new park. The trail would basically involve a gravel shoulder. Meyers stated the <br /> topography is fairly level in that area but that there are some ditches. <br /> Page 4 of 7 <br />