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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK CO_Vh1+IISSION MEETING <br />Monday, November 2, 2015 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Meyers noted the leads would be responsible for coordinating the meeting and then reporting on what <br />they have accomplished to the Parks Commission. <br />9. 2016 Meeting Calendar <br />Edwards noted included in the Parks Commission packet is a preliminary meeting calendar for 2016 and <br />that the Council will need to approve it. <br />Edwards asked if the Parks Commission would like to stick to the 6:30 opening time. Edwards noted <br />currently the Parks Commission meets every other month and that in the beginning they started the <br />meetings at 7:00 p.m. <br />Pesek stated he would prefer an earlier time. <br />The Parks Commission discussed possible starting times for the meetings. It was the consensus of the <br />Parks Commission to have the meetings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. <br />Edwards suggested scheduling the work sessions ahead of time on a set schedule. Edwards stated the <br />work sessions could occur in February, April, June, August, and October. <br />It was the consensus of the Parks Commission to schedule the work sessions from 1:00 to 3:00 the first <br />Monday of every other month starting in February. <br />Meyers stated having the work sessions in between the meetings works good. Meyers noted the Parks <br />Commission does not necessarily have to hold the work session if there is nothing to discuss but that they <br />should at least tentatively schedule them. <br />6. Commissioners' Updates, Continued <br />Pesek distributed a typewritten report on French Creek. Pesek indicated he will mark the buckthorn trees <br />with red tape so it is readily identifiable. <br />Pesek recommended the following occur at French Creek: <br />- Marking the remaining buckthorn trees with red tape. <br />- Adding wildflowers such as milkweed and Joe Pye weed to attract butterflies and birds. <br />- Designate French Creek as a wildlife sanctuary. <br />- Erecting signage that dogs should be leashed <br />- Screening the sewer buildings from the parking lot with large evergreen trees <br />- Relocating the main French Creek sign on Old Crystal Bay Road so it is visible when driving from the <br />north side as well as from the south side. <br />- Installing four new 12" x 12" posts for the parking signs <br />- Consult with the neighbors on every action that the City takes in the park. <br />Meyers stated all the city -owned parks currently have signs stating that dogs must be on leashes. Meyers <br />noted the prairie was neglected for ten years, which is part of the reason it looks the way it does and that it <br />will take some time to restore it. <br />Page 8 of 9 <br />