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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, May 1, 2017 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Meyers stated the City would be ready to move this year on the three basketball courts at Crystal Bay, <br />Hackberry and Navarre Park, but not necessarily on the soccer. <br />It was the consensus of the Park Commission to pursue the grants. <br />8. INFORMATION SIGN UPDATE <br />Bryce Johnson reported the Saga Hill signs will be submitted to the printer for actual production in the <br />near future and that a draft sign has been submitted to the Park Commissioners for Lorton. Johnson stated <br />he does have the finished version of the historical sign for Lurton and that those should be done in time <br />for the grand opening. In addition, material has been compiled for the Highwood sign. <br />Edwards indicated the Public Works Department has three or four frames for the signs and that they can <br />erect them as soon as they are ready. <br />Meyers commented the historical/informational signs are a good way to promote the parks and provides a <br />historical perspective on the parks. <br />9. COMMISSIONERS' UPDATES <br />Brenda Johnson asked if regular mowing is done at Seven Nations. Johnson noted it is difficult to walk <br />due to the thistles. <br />Edwards stated to his knowledge mowing is only done around the trail and parking area. <br />Brenda Johnson stated they should come up with a way to prevent thistles from flowering and spreading <br />their seeds. <br />Meyers stated a planting plan needs to be done for French Creek Park so it can be reviewed by the <br />Metropolitan Council <br />Edwards indicated he has talked to them and that they are fine with the improvements but that a plan <br />needs to be put together. <br />Johnson suggested placing the Park Commissioners' names on the website for the park they are <br />responsible for. <br />10. NEW BUSINESS <br />Williams noted she has been asked by some residents about how they go about putting in a request for a <br />garbage can on the looped trail. Williams stated a number of residents walk their dogs and that they <br />would like somewhere to dispose of the dog droppings. Williams stated it could possibly be located by <br />the baseball field. <br />Edwards stated one trail belongs to Three Rivers, and a portion of the trail along County Road 6 is <br />maintained by the school and a portion by the City. Edwards indicated he will look to see where one can <br />be located. <br />Page 8 of 9 <br />