01-04-2016 Park Commission Packet

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