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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, May 2, 2016 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Edwards stated it would be helpful to have a standing list of park service projects since there appears to <br />be more interest by groups offering to help with different projects and that he would encourage the Park <br />Commissioners to notify him of any small projects they would like to have added to the list. <br />Edwards stated the Orono Thunder Soccer League is interested in doing some community service projects <br />on May 21 and that they have a number of children willing to help out on that day. Edwards stated they <br />will be cleaning up the recreational fields at the school and other parks in the City. <br />Lindahl stated at Crystal Bay Park there are two flower boxes that typically have flowers in them that are <br />donated by Kelly & Kelly. Lindahl asked if that could be a service project. <br />Edwards indicated planting flowers could be a service project and that the City would then maintain it. <br />Other possible projects include spreading wood chips and cleaning up dead branches. <br />Meyers stated Commissioner Lindahl could arrange for the flowers and then coordinate with Edwards on <br />the planting. <br />Edwards stated if the Park Commissioners could be at their parks that morning, they could oversee any <br />service projects they have. <br />Brenda Johnson asked if there is any possibility of doing thistle removal at Seven Nations Park. Johnson <br />indicated there are so many thistles at that park that she has heard it is hard to walk dogs. <br />Edwards stated he has not done anything at that park yet. Edwards stated he tends not to have volunteer <br />groups do projects that involve power tools or chemicals. <br />Meyers suggested they spread wood chips at French Creek. <br />Edwards indicated he has already sent the service project list to the Orono Thunder. <br />Bryce Johnson stated the trail at Highwood Park could use some clearing. <br />Edwards stated he could send some of the Public Works employees out there to cut down some trees that <br />need to be removed so the group can clear them. <br />The Park Commission took no formal action on this item. <br />5. LURTON PARK TRANSITION TO OFF -LEASH DOG PARK UPDATE <br />Edwards stated last Monday the City Council approved the plan for the off -leash dog park, with the <br />money coming out of the Park Dedication Fund. The City Council decided not to include the well, the <br />wind sails, and the additional benches and picnic table. The City Council would like to seek donations <br />for the wind sails and the benches and table. <br />Edwards stated he is finalizing the process of soliciting quotes from contractors for installing the fence <br />and expanding the parking lot. Edwards noted he will need to request a variance for the fence next to the <br />wetland or else the fence will need to be moved back 150 feet. <br />Page 8of10 <br />