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 stated what he likes about 3B is that it allows more space in the dog park than in the non - dog park and that it is complying with the request of the owner. Johnson noted there is a bench in the upper right, and that the way the bench is situated currently, it is just on the outside of the trail. Johnson stated he is wondering if someone would be able to walk around the fence at that corner. Edwards pointed out there is a little trail that winds down to the wetlands. The orange line is on top of the bluff and the little red line is a foot trail that winds down and goes along the wetlands. Bryce Johnson stated the neighbors and the Council may be assuming there will be a parallel trail in that area. Edwards stated there is a way to put a trail on the other side of the fence if so desired. Edwards stated he depicted that on the map to show that there is a way to put another trail in that area. Meyers stated volunteers can put more wood chips down on the trails but that the neighbors were more concerned about the area to the north. Ruegemer asked whether the neighbors have seen the revised plan Meyers stated the neighbors have not seen the revised plan. Meyers stated in his view relocating the small dog area is a huge improvement over the original plan. Pesek moved, Berg seconded, to recommend Option 313, which will hereafter be called Option 3. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. Edwards noted the City Council will be hearing the variance application next Monday, and if it is approved, Staff will go out and solicit bids. Edwards noted there are two cost estimates included in the Park Commission's packet. Design 1 is $129,198 and Design 3 is $94,372, assuming the same types of quotes are received as last time. Meyers stated he would propose the items that were removed by the Council be put back in the proposal since the cost for the fence has come down. Meyers noted if the well is added later, the fence would need to be taken down and then erected again. Meyers stated in his view it is important to have water at a dog park and that it is cost efficient to do it up front. Bryce Johnson stated one of the most important components to a dog park is the socialization of the dog owners and that having a place to sit, as well as the other amenities, would be beneficial and would fulfill the intent of the park. Johnson noted the cost for the park with the amenities comes to approximately $117,000 and that the average of the two park dedication fees that Staff provided for the Eisinger development would come to $118,000. Bryce Johnson moved, Meyers seconded, to recommend adding back in the shade structures, the water source, as well as the picnic table and bench, to support the socialization of the people using the park. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. STAFF REPORTS Page 4 of 9