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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, November 5,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> he has spoken with the Mayor and Council Member Seals about his concerns. Meyers stated everyone <br /> needs to be on the same page and that it should go through the normal process. <br /> Roath stated he likes to think the Park Commission represents the residents of the City, and when things <br /> are brought up,the Park Commission likes to prioritize items since there are a number of other items the <br /> Park Commission has been looking at. Currently the Park Commission is talking about $6,500, which is <br /> for Items 1, 2, and 5. Roath stated if Staff is looking for him to recommend something, he would be fine <br /> with that. Roath stated they could try it for one year but that the City really does not have a good way to <br /> measure the success or use of it before determining whether additional money should be spent. Also not <br /> listed on here is Casco, which is another set of costs. <br /> Meyers noted the man hours spent by the Public Works Department is also not included. <br /> Ruegemer commented it would be a good project for a grant application. <br /> Meyers stated his suggestion is to have different options that the City Council can pick from. Meyers <br /> stated the Park Commission is trying to make the City's park system a gem and doing trial balloons rather <br /> than following established procedure may not be the best way to proceed. <br /> Edwards stated the purpose of the item was to inform the Park Commission about the proposal and then <br /> to obtain feedback. <br /> Roath moved,Carter seconded, to move forward with a trial of an ice rink at Crystal Bay Park, <br /> which would include purchasing an ice rink kit, preparing the site, delivering water for 2018, and <br /> then reassessing after the winter season before committing to anything for 2019. VOTE: Ayes 5, <br /> Nays 0. <br /> Berg stated she would like to see a more definitive demand for an ice rink before moving forward with <br /> more improvements. <br /> Ruegemer commented Crystal Bay would be a nice spot for an ice rink and would be more visible. <br /> Roath asked what the costs would be for Casco. <br /> Edwards stated he does not know that at this time. <br /> Council Member Seals asked whether the kit could be used at Casco Point if it does not work at Crystal <br /> Bay. <br /> Edwards stated it could but that it would only cover a portion of the area. Edwards indicated Staff went <br /> ahead and purchased a kit this year since they do not have time to do all the earth work this year. The <br /> liner may or may not last more than one season but that it allows the City to create an ice rink fairly <br /> quickly. <br /> Council Member Seals stated the intention was to mimic a backyard rink. Seals stated they could perhaps <br /> put Christmas lights around it so it would not be real obstructive. <br /> Edwards stated if it is in a city park, they need to limit the liability and not run extension cords. <br /> Page 5 of 9 <br />