03-07-2016 Park Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING Monday, January 4, 2016 6:30 o'clock p.m. 6. Livingston Park Update Meyers reported work on Livingston Park has basically been completed given the nice weather. Meyers stated the trees and grass have been planted and that they should take off in the spring. Meyers stated basically the only outstanding item is the butterfly garden and the painting of the shed. Edwards stated the hardscape items have been completed, including the trees and grass. One of the outstanding items is the planting of the more fragile plants. An ADA compliant pedestrian ramp has also been installed by the Public Works Department. Edwards stated in the spring the benches and picnic tables will be installed and are on order at this time. The Public Works Department will also complete work on the water fountain in the spring or early summer. Meyers stated some big rocks will be placed at the park as a visual point and there will also be a butterfly garden. Meyers stated in his view some of the trees still need a little more trimming but that the fencing is up around the equipment. Meyers stated overall the park looks great. Pesek asked what discussion has been had with Three Rivers regarding the trail. Meyers indicated he will be meeting with a representative of Three Rivers on January 11Th to discuss the potential for a bathroom and drinking facility at the park and what contribution Three Rivers could make towards those projects. Meyers stated there is also an opportunity at Crystal Bay Park for a bathroom and/or a drinking facility. Meyers indicated he will keep the Park Commission updated on those discussions. Council Member Levang asked if there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony. Meyers stated that would be nice and that they will definitely consider holding some type of ceremony in the spring. Council Member Levang asked whether the name of the park will be changed. Meyers stated he is fine with Livingston Park since that name is currently on all the City documents. Meyers indicated they will be having a small sign made up with the name of the park. STAFF REPORTS 7. Public Works Director/City Engineer Update Edwards reported the Public Works Department has completed the following work: flooded the ice rink at Casco Point; buckthorn removal and three benches installed at French Creek; improvement project at Livingston Park consisting of hardscape and trees and bushes planted; reworking covenants to allow an off -leash park at Lurton; a new fence, a new tree, and new rip -rap installed at Lydiard Beach; the shoulder repaired at Saga Hill Preserve; and snow and ice removal on the OCE trail. The dock has been removed on Big Island and buckthorn removal and a kitchen remodel has been completed at the Orono Golf Course. Edwards noted the money allocated for the parks by the City Council was all spent in 2015 and that the tree trimming was halted in December due to a lack of money to pay the contractor. Page 5 of 8