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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 />Berg noted the cut branches at Lydiard still need to be removed. <br />Edwards noted work that is still pending includes the installation of direction signs at French Creek, <br />plantings at Livingston Park, creation of a site plan for Lurton, placement of new sand at Lydiard Beach, <br />rebuilding the retaining wall at Navarre playground, and tree trimming at Summit Beach. <br />Johnson noted he has spoken with some representatives from the Orono Baseball Association and that <br />they have indicated they are in favor of removing the concession stand. The Baseball Association has <br />requested that an electric outlet remain so they can use their pitching machines in that area. <br />Meyers stated he would like to see the building knocked down this winter if possible. <br />Council Member Levang recommended a letter or some type of formal document be obtained from the <br />Orono Baseball Association stating they are fine with the removal of the stand even though it is on city <br />poperty. <br />SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS <br />S. Crystal Bay Planning Timeline - Sarah Lindahl <br />No report. <br />4. Sandy Beach Planning Timeline - Jan Berg <br />Berg stated she does not have a timeline for the work at this time but that the Public Works Department <br />will be cleaning out the drainage ditch, placing new sand on the beach, and continue the mowing. Berg <br />stated in her view they do not need more fencing along the road. Berg stated there might also be some <br />minor tree trimming the will need to be done. <br />Meyers asked if the sign has been painted. <br />Edwards stated to his recollection all the park signs have been painted. <br />Berg stated the City should recognize the neighbor for her work at the park. Berg indicated she waters the <br />grass and has placed plantings there. <br />Meyers requested Commissioner Berg provide Edwards with her name and other contact information so <br />the Park Commission can recognize her efforts. <br />Berg stated the sign is rotting from the top and that something will need to be done with it. <br />Council Member Levang noted there is some shrubbery on the east side and the ditch on the west side. <br />Levang asked who owns the shrubs that are on the right-hand side. <br />Edwards stated there is a privacy fence on the right side, which is basically the property line on that side, <br />and that the other property line is just past the ditch. Edwards stated the shrubs are on city property. <br />Council '_Member Levang suggested the shrubs be looked at to see if they should be trimmed. <br />Page 6 of 8 <br />