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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br />Tuesday, September 6, 2016 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />• Removing dead branches at Seven Nations Park <br />• Raking the beach and picking up downed branches at Summit Park <br />Meyers stated he will arrange a meeting with Jack Randolph, an Eagle Scout candidate, to discuss <br />possible projects for him to complete. <br />Edwards requested the Commissioners contact him if they see anything volunteers can do at their <br />assigned parks. Edwards noted the butterfly garden at the Livingston Tower Park and the wood chip trails <br />have been completed at Lurton Park. <br />STAFF REPORTS <br />5. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER UPDATE <br />Edwards reported on the following work completed by the Public Works Department: <br />• '_Moved picnic tables at Antoine Park <br />• Trees have been trimmed at Casco Point Ice Rink <br />Information sign installed at French Creek and weir structure repaired <br />4 Map created for Highwood <br />Birth bath moved at Livingston <br />• Fence staked at Lurton <br />• Aquatic weeding performed at Lydiard <br />• Shoulder repair completed at Navarre Playground <br />• Map created for Saga Hill Preserve <br />• Aquatic weeding performed at Sandy Beach <br />• Mowing performed at Seven Nations <br />• Aquatic weeding, fence repair, privacy screen installed and brush clearing at Summit Beach <br />• The Brown Road Trail was repaired <br />Pesek noted there is a wood fence at French Creek that is falling down and rotting. <br />Edwards stated to his understanding the fence is located on private property but that the Park Commission <br />has discussed replacing it with park funds. <br />'_Meyers stated the City can look into that to see whether there is anything they can do. <br />Edwards reported the first year of aquatic weeding has been completed at Sandy, Lyiard, and Summit <br />Beaches. The weeding was performed once a month over the summer months and cost a couple thousand <br />dollars to do. Edwards stated since the milfoil grows back, the weeding should be done yearly. <br />Meyers asked if some complaints were received about the weeds or whether the City was taking i <br />proactive approach. <br />Edwards stated it is his understanding some comments were received by the Council. <br />Page 2 of 7 <br />