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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br />Monday, March 6, 2017 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Edwards stated they could simply tell the contractor they would like 4.5 acres cleared with the <br />understanding that if bids come in lower than anticipated or there are a bunch of volunteers, they could <br />keep expanding out to the east. Edwards stated the 9 -acre parcel came from walk-throughs with the <br />subcommittee and Staff after identifying good stands of trees and areas of scrub. <br />Brenda Johnson noted what they are calling scrub trees is really buckthorn, which is invasive, but that <br />there are some significant trees in different areas. Johnson stated a path with a bench would make the <br />park more interesting. <br />Edwards stated when they say they want to clear the whole area depicted in green, that does not mean <br />every tree will be removed, and that the decent, smaller stands of trees will remain. <br />Meyers stated he would recommend the Park Commission go with Option 2. Meyers stated the Park <br />Commission can work towards clearing the total nine acres. <br />Bryce Johnson asked if a couple of benches could be included in place of the trail clearing. Johnson <br />stated the benches would be capital improvements. <br />Berg noted there is a contingency that can be used for other smaller items if it is not needed for anything <br />else. <br />Bryce Johnson moved, Brenda Johnson: seconded, to recommend Option 2, with removal of the two <br />Sentence to Serve aspects and adding two benches. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. <br />Information Signs <br />Bryce Johnson requested the commissioners review the draft signs after the meeting to see whether they <br />would like to see any changes made to the signs. Johnson stated regardless of what option the Council <br />votes on, he would like to complete the signs since they are minimal expense. <br />5. LURTON PARK <br />Edwards provided an update on the status of Lurton Park. The following items have been completed to <br />date: <br />- Installation of the perimeter fence and wood post fence <br />- Installation of fence with top rails <br />- Installation of pedestrian and vehicular gates <br />- Parking lot expansion <br />- Installation of the dog waste station <br />- Installation of the information sign <br />Edwards stated the base for the porta-potty will be installed in year two after it is determined that is the <br />appropriate spot. <br />Ruegemer suggested some trees be planted around the porta-potty as well. <br />Edwards noted the following work still remains to be completed: <br />Page 8 of 11 <br />