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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, July 2, 2018 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Edwards stated an estimate would limit the scope of the grant and that he would suggest they not develop <br />a specific plan for the sports field until the grant is received. <br />Meyers asked if $240,000 is a fairly reasonable figure. <br />Edwards stated in his view it is since excavation, irrigation, landscaping will need to be performed in <br />addition to construction of the sports field. <br />Meyers asked if they are also considering expanding the parking lot. <br />Edwards noted the proposed parking lot is outlined in purple. <br />Meyers suggested they leave extra room to expand the parking lot in the future. <br />Edwards stated a rectangular parking lot that is paved and striped will be a lot more efficient than what <br />currently exists. <br />Meyers commented keeping as many cars off the street as possible would be appreciated by the <br />neighbors. <br />Council Member Seals stated she has noticed that some cars do park on the grass and anything done to <br />expand the parking lot will be good. Seals stated she has not observed anyone really parking on the road, <br />and given the speed of the vehicles in the area, it might be dangerous for people to park on the road and <br />then walk to the park. <br />Edwards stated the area would equate to roughly 42 vehicles. <br />Roath noted the trail and landscaping may not be covered by the grant. <br />Edwards suggested including all of the elements in the grant application and that a walking trail to get <br />from the parking lot to the field would be a reasonable amenity. <br />Meyers suggested getting everyone together in one room to discuss the options. <br />Roath stated he would like to meet with them individually at first and then bring them altogether. <br />Edwards noted Orono already has a formal agreement with the Orono Basement Association for <br />Bederwood which could be used as a model for the other organizations. Edwards stated that agreement <br />was used when they applied for grants in the past. <br />Council Member Seals commented this is a really good location for the Orono Baseball Association <br />especially because they have combined with Westonka <br />Roath stated he would like to meet with the baseball, soccer, football, and lacrosse sports teams as well as <br />Orono community education summer programs. <br />Page 10 of 11 <br />