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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 2,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Johnson stated it is difficult to determine what the needs are without knowing if there are existing <br /> easements in the area. Johnson stated it could be that a trail was never identified for that area simply <br /> because it was never thought that land would be developed. Johnson stated in her view Council Member <br /> Levang's suggestion makes a lot of sense. <br /> Edwards stated he will take to the Council whatever the Parks Commission votes on as an informational <br /> item to get their input. <br /> Meyers asked if the Commissioners are in agreement with the 2016 priorities. <br /> Johnson indicated she is. Johnson noted some of the items require different levels of action. <br /> Pesek stated the priority list is a good idea. <br /> Johnson asked if the trails are more study items. <br /> Meyers stated they are, and that after those are studied, they can be moved up on the priority list. <br /> Ruegemer and Lindahl stated they are in agreement with the priorities. <br /> Johnson moved,Pesek seconded,to approve the list of the 2016 proposed improvements and the <br /> new activity priorities for 2016. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 4. Livingston Park Update <br /> Meyers reported the area where the pavers are going has been dug out at Livingston Park so they can <br /> install the base layer. Meyers stated in his view there will not be any drainage problems. The contractor <br /> has also installed the wood fencing around the telephone equipment and placed danger signs on it as well. <br /> Meyers stated he is not sure if the contractor will do any planting of the bigger trees this fall. <br /> STAFF REPORTS <br /> 5. Public Works Director/City Engineer Update <br /> Edwards stated the Public Works Department has completed their annual playground inspection and only <br /> minor maintenance items were found. In addition, a picnic table has been installed at Crystal Bay Park, <br /> the dilapidated benches were removed, and the STS guys have been cutting down buckthorn. <br /> At Hackberry Park the City had a contractor blow in new wood chips for the playground area. The right- <br /> of-way at Lurton Park has been seeded by Prairie Restorations. Edwards noted the upkeep of that area by <br /> Prairie Restorations will cost between $1,000 to $2,000 a year, with the area needing to be burned every <br /> three or four years. <br /> The new fence, new tree, and new riprap has been installed at Lydiard Beach. In addition,weed spraying <br /> and shoulder mowing has been completed on the trails. Big Island Nature Park and Pleasant View have <br /> been mowed, with the dock slated to be removed in the near future. <br /> Page 4 of 9 <br />