09-06-2016 Park Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, July 5, 2016 6:30 o'clock p.m. Bryce Johnson noted this park was part of the amphitheater and that the sign has a picture of the amphitheater and a 1967 aerial photograph of the area. Johnson indicated he has been working with Joan Wolfe and that she helped find a good quality picture of the amphitheater, Johnson stated they also included the following language on the sign: The Livingston Tower Park is designed for passive use. Its benches, tables, and plantings invite you to sit and relax and chat with family and friends. You are also welcomed to enjoy quiet moments of beauty. Johnson indicated he took about 30 pictures of the park and selected one that helps illustrate the quiet beauty of the park. The sign also talks about the amphitheater, the water tower, and the pollinator garden. Johnson indicated once the design is finalized, it should take about two weeks for the sign company to make the sign. Johnson requested the Commissioners look over the sign and then forward whatever suggestions they have to him. Berg asked if the Navarre sign could also be done at the same time. Bryce Johnson indicated it can be. Johnson stated Joan Wolfe's book on Navarre has a lot of information on Navarre and that it has been very useful. Johnson stated it mainly comes down to deciding what the language on the sign should say. Johnson indicated the sign will be placed in the little grass circle at the front of the park. Meyers stated in his view the Park Commission should move forward on the sign and that Staff should order the bases for the signs. Bryce Johnson noted they will need three bases for the signs since they are also working on a sign for Saga Hill. It was the consensus of the Park Commission to move forward with the signs for the Livingston Tower Park and the Navarre Park, with Staff being directed to order three sign bases. Meyers noted the bird bath at the Navarre Park will be moved back to the Livingston Tower Park. The sign for the Navarre Park will then be located where the bird bath was located. 3. LURTON PARK TRANSITION TO OFF -LEASH PARK REDESIGN Meyers reported there were some concerns raised about the fence at the City Council and Planning Commission meetings and that Staff has proposed a couple of options for the location of the fence. Meyers indicated he prefers Option 3B. Edwards displayed the original proposal for the fence on the overhead. Edwards stated the Council had approved the fence but then Staff found out a variance was required for the encroachment into the 150 -foot lake setback as well as the 35 -foot setback from the designated edge of the wetland. Edwards indicated the lake setback is determined based on established elevation and not necessarily where someone can see the water. Edwards pointed out in this case the water is actually another 100 feet or so from that. At the meeting where the variance was discussed, some of the neighbors to the north came in and raised concerns about the existence of the fence, the existence of a dog park, and the changing of the park from a Page 2 of 9