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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, January 4, 2016 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />donated flowers received and that he will be reaching out to community members for donations. The <br />final step to address will be the long-term maintenance of the garden consisting of watering and weeding, <br />which would need to be done by either the City or volunteers. <br />Hutton indicated he will require two cubic yards of woodchips to help maintain weeds and moisture. The <br />garden will be planted by friends, neighbors and Boy Scouts from Troop 206. The border material will be <br />either wood or cobblestone, which will need to be donated by the City. Hutton stated he would like to <br />install the border first. <br />Meyers asked what the feedback of the neighbors has been. <br />Hutton stated most of them indicated they would be willing to help. <br />Meyers stated he would be able to help out with equipment needs if necessary. Meyers asked if an exact <br />location has been determined for the garden yet. <br />Edwards noted the area they picked would be around the sign stating Roberta Lee Antoine Playground as <br />well as an area behind the playset. <br />Meyers commented the soil will likely have to be improved. <br />Edwards indicated the City would be able to bring in some good soil to place in those two areas as well as <br />some mulch. <br />Meyers stated it is always nice to have plants in parks to help beautify them and attract more visitors to <br />the park. <br />Edwards stated the City has river stones on hand which could be used. Edwards stated the City will <br />provide the materials and the project management and labor would be provided by Will. <br />Pesek asked who will maintain the area once it is planted. <br />Hutton stated he has handed out fliers about plant donations and that it is likely the City will need to <br />maintain the garden long-term. <br />Meyers noted there is not a water source at the park and that it would be nice to recruit one of the <br />adjoining neighbors to water the plants periodically or allow someone to use their water. <br />Edwards stated they are hoping to have someone volunteer to take care of the garden long-term or the <br />Public Works Department will need to water it. <br />Meyers stated in his view the part-time parks employee could maintain it. <br />Council Member Levang asked when he would like the plants donated by. <br />Hutton stated he does not have a specific deadline at this time. <br />Page 2 of 8 <br />