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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday, September 4,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Meyers asked whether it would be a good idea to get all the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts that have done <br /> projects together before the City Council for recognition. <br /> Edwards stated it could be part of the November Park Commission meeting and that they could invite the <br /> City Council to attend. <br /> Meyers stated photographs could be taken and given to the various local newspapers. <br /> Johnson agreed that getting the Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts together for recognition is a good idea. <br /> Saga Hill <br /> Johnson displayed a number of pictures of Boy Scout Gavin Miller completing the walkway near the <br /> entrance of Saga Hill. Johnson stated it is his understanding they will be installing either a ramp or steps <br /> on either end of the walkway. <br /> Johnson stated there was also a field of daisies in the park,which looked great, and that they need the <br /> company to come back and monitor it for weeds each year. <br /> Johnson displayed a picture of the garden court entrance. Johnson commented the entrance looks much <br /> more welcoming than it has in the past. <br /> Highwood <br /> Johnson displayed a picture of Highwood. Johnson stated as he came around the corner,there was a <br /> bench located there, and that he did not realize it was going to be pulled. Johnson stated in his view there <br /> should be a bench there and that they could probably use one or two more wooden walkways. <br /> Beth Davis asked whether people are allowed to ride mountain bikes on the trails. <br /> Edwards stated the only park he is aware of where it is prohibited is on Big Island. <br /> Lurton Park <br /> Meyers reported he and Commissioner Johnson replanted some items since they did not make it given the <br /> high temperatures. Meyers stated if another part-time person can be hired to do the weeding and watering <br /> and other necessary maintenance items,that would be great. If that is not possible, perhaps Norlings <br /> could take over maintenance of that area. <br /> Edwards noted Norlings currently maintains Navarre, City Hall and Livingston Park in the spring and fall. <br /> Johnson stated Lurton Park needs some professional attention given the number of people that visit that <br /> park. <br /> Edwards indicated the City has a standing contract for Lurton Park with Prairie Restorations to maintain <br /> the prairie, perform annual maintenance of the prairie,and then annually treat the woods for buckthorn <br /> and invasive species. <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br />