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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 /> Edwards noted there is some work still remaining to be completed at the golf course and includes <br /> finishing the drainage and construction of a new green. <br /> Edwards stated the City has two Boy Scout projects to be completed. Edwards stated Will Hutton was on <br /> the agenda tonight but has requested that he be allowed to address the Parks Commission in a couple of <br /> months since he is currently studying for the ACT. Will Hutton is proposing to design and install some <br /> butterfly gardens at Antoine Park. The project is to occur in the spring. <br /> Edwards reported the other Boy Scout will be installing the benches at French Creek this weekend. <br /> Edwards stated a number of Girl Scouts attended the last City Council meeting and that they have <br /> expressed an interest in doing some service projects at the city-owned parks. <br /> Meyers stated the adopt-a-woodlot would be a good project for a Boy Scout or Girl Scout troop to do and <br /> that the Parks Commission should pursue that. <br /> Meyers reported in the area where the benches were removed at Crystal Bay Park, it is very soggy and is <br /> probably not a very good area to put a soccer field. Meyers stated further north might be better since it is <br /> higher and has good drainage. Meyers stated the area would also have a north/south orientation. <br /> Edwards stated some rain gardens might also be a good addition at some of the parks, including Crystal <br /> Bay Park. <br /> Meyers stated there should perhaps be a work session to discuss Crystal Bay Park. Meyers stated once <br /> some firm ideas are arrived at,the Parks Commission could send a letter out to the neighbors for their <br /> feedback. <br /> Pesek stated it would be a good idea to get a group of neighbors together to talk about what they would <br /> like to see happen at the park. <br /> Johnson asked if the Public Works Department mowed Seven Nations. <br /> Edwards indicated it was mowed in the spring, followed by some spot mowing. <br /> Johnson asked if there is anything the City can do to address the thistles at that park. <br /> Meyers stated it is probably something that should be done in the spring before it goes to seed. <br /> SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> 6. Commissioners' Updates <br /> Meyers noted the dog park committee is kind of in abeyance until more definite plans are decided for <br /> Lurton Park. <br /> Meyers asked if anyone has volunteered for the adopt-a-park program. <br /> Ruegemer indicated she has not really done anything with that. <br /> Page 5 of 9 <br />