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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 south 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 CONVL'VIITTEE 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 />