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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 />Johnson stated two signs have been installed and that he is working with Council Member Levang on a <br />third sign for Navarre. Johnson stated there are no immediate plans to start another sign except for <br />perhaps Lurton Park. Johnson stated they could have one sign with a map of the park and the rules and <br />then another sign that has the history of the park. Johnson stated another sign that could be done over the <br />winter is Highwood Park. <br />8. COMMISSIONERS' LrPDATES <br />French Creek Preserve <br />Pesek stated he would like to spray the buckthorn at French Creek and then plant 10 arborvitae plants <br />along the property line. Pesek indicated he did speak with some of the neighbors and that they are fine <br />with that. <br />Meyers stated he spoke with the new Public Works employee who indicated there are regulations about <br />visibility into the parks due to security concerns. '_Meyers stated they also talked about creating a <br />landscaping plan for the preserve and that they could perhaps berm it up by the fence and plant the <br />arborvitae on top of that. There are also some rocks that are available onsite that could be incorporated <br />into the plan. Meyers indicated the Park Commission can look at it further and perhaps come up with a <br />landscape plan for the park over the winter. <br />Edwards noted Metropolitan Council approval would be required. <br />Meyers stated he would also like some landscaping around the sign. <br />Lindahl asked if someone would be contacted to provide some recommendations on landscaping. Lindahl <br />noted deer like arborvitae. <br />Meyers stated they would have to look into it and that the Park Commission could investigate some kind <br />of natural vegetative screening. Once a more definitive plan is developed, Staff coulddiscuss it with the <br />Metropolitan Council. <br />Johnson suggested contacting one of the local nurseries to see what they recommend. <br />Lakeview Development Park <br />Meyers stated he went out with Bryce and Adam and visited the new park on North Arm Drive near the <br />Lakeview development. <br />Edwards illustrated the location of the new park on the overhead. <br />Meyers stated the private citizens in the area came up with the money to purchase the park and that it will <br />be a nice complement to the City's park system. Meyers stated in his view it is important to remove some <br />of the vegetation along the road since there will be more foot traffic once the park is open. Meyers stated <br />the City could trim the trees back but that they should also consider making a trail connection from West <br />Branch up to the new park. The trail would basically involve a gravel shoulder. Meyers stated the <br />topography is fairly level in that area but that there are some ditches. <br />Page 4 of 7 <br />