11-05-2018 Park Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, September 4, 2018 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 5 of 6 Meyers asked whether it would be a good idea to get all the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts that have done projects together before the City Council for recognition. Edwards stated it could be part of the November Park Commission meeting and that they could invite the City Council to attend. Meyers stated photographs could be taken and given to the various local newspapers. Johnson agreed that getting the Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts together for recognition is a good idea. Saga Hill Johnson displayed a number of pictures of Boy Scout Gavin Miller completing the walkway near the entrance of Saga Hill. Johnson stated it is his understanding they will be installing either a ramp or steps on either end of the walkway. Johnson stated there was also a field of daisies in the park, which looked great, and that they need the company to come back and monitor it for weeds each year. Johnson displayed a picture of the garden court entrance. Johnson commented the entrance looks much more welcoming than it has in the past. Highwood Johnson displayed a picture of Highwood. Johnson stated as he came around the corner, there was a bench located there, and that he did not realize it was going to be pulled. Johnson stated in his view there should be a bench there and that they could probably use one or two more wooden walkways. Beth Davis asked whether people are allowed to ride mountain bikes on the trails. Edwards stated the only park he is aware of where it is prohibited is on Big Island. Lurton Park Meyers reported he and Commissioner Johnson replanted some items since they did not make it given the high temperatures. Meyers stated if another part-time person can be hired to do the weeding and watering and other necessary maintenance items, that would be great. If that is not possible, perhaps Norlings could take over maintenance of that area. Edwards noted Norlings currently maintains Navarre, City Hall and Livingston Park in the spring and fall. Johnson stated Lurton Park needs some professional attention given the number of people that visit that park. Edwards indicated the City has a standing contract for Lurton Park with Prairie Restorations to maintain the prairie, perform annual maintenance of the prairie, and then annually treat the woods for buckthorn and invasive species.