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MINUTES OF THE CIT" OF ORONO <br />PARKS, OPEN SPACES, AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, March 1, 2004"' <br />7:15 o'clock p.m. <br />Halvorson indicated that she had a strong opinion regarding this request. She maintained that <br />Bederwood is a public park, which should be available for use by Orono residents. She stated <br />that it is a shame that no one uses this neat facility, though it was built with dugouts and <br />bleachers for this use. <br />Pesek concurred, stating that it would be crazy not to recommend the City Council hold a public <br />meeting over Bederwood's use. <br />Silber agreed, adding that Boderwood has adequate parking to support the use, She mentioned <br />that, in her opinion, `a well used park is a well loved park'. <br />Chair McDermott was reluctant to take a position. <br />Halvorson moved to allow use of the Bederwood field by OBA, <br />Rice questioned whether limitations should be placed on the use or whether it should be up for <br />grabs Monday -Friday. He asked if the proposed improvements would be permanent. <br />Palmquist stated that OBA would likely request use of the facilities Monday -Friday 5:30-8;30 <br />P.M., and Saturdays until 6 P.M. at the outset. <br />Silber suggested the motion be amended to make the recommendation subject to public <br />consideration. <br />Pesek maintained that Bederwood is a park within Orono which should be used. He stated that he <br />was astounded that anyone would object to a request for usage. In conclusion, Pesek indicated <br />that he would encourage this use and the improvements offered to be paid for by the <br />organization. <br />Chair McDermott stated that, typically, Orono has not provided facilities for organized sports in <br />the past. <br />Halvorson repeated her motion to recommend to the City Council that the City allow the <br />Orono Baseball Association use of the Bederwood baseball ffield. <br />In addition, Bouchard stated that any limitation that would be put upon the Orono Baseball <br />Association approval by the City Council should be based upon public input from a public <br />hearing. <br />Pesek and Halvorson disagreed, stating that it is a public park and no limitations should be <br />placed upon a public park. <br />Council member Murphy asked what the general policy regarding parks was. <br />PAGE 3 <br />