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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br />Tuesday, January 3, 2017 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Meyers commented the committee could also go out there prior to the February workshop and mark the <br />trees that they would like to see removed. <br />Brenda Johnson noted the Park Commission has already identified some prized trees they would like to <br />maintain along with a park bench and trail. <br />Edwards stated the existing trail system is depicted on the map. <br />Bryce Johnson stated the plan was to take the existing trail around the perimeter and perhaps creating one <br />new bisecting trail. <br />b. Bederwood <br />Bryce Johnson reported there is a fair amount of motorized vehicle activity occurring at Bederwood. <br />Meyers stated snowmobile enforcement has always been a problem and that the City is limited in what <br />they can do. Meyers stated the Water Patrol also is limited in what they can do. <br />Bryce Johnson stated there are a number of no motorized vehicle signs that have been erected but that <br />they tend to be ignored. Johnson stated there is also some storm damage at the far north end. Johnson <br />stated most of the Park Commission's proposals for that park will need to wait until it is warmer but that <br />it does not need major renovation. <br />C. Highwood <br />Meyers noted the Park Commission has not done much at Highwood. <br />Ruegemer stated the main priority at Highwood is clearing out invasive species. Ruegemer noted her <br />friend who volunteers at that park has been clearing out the buckthorn. <br />Edwards stated the Sentence to Serve people could also assist with that project. <br />Meyers concurred the STS group should be utilized at Highwood. <br />Ruegemer commented Highwood is a pretty active park. <br />Lydiard Beach <br />Berg asked if the picnic tables at the various parks will be painted or replaced. <br />Edwards indicated the Public Works Department has done both this past summer. <br />Berg stated the fence has made a huge difference in stopping the snowmobilers coming up on Lydiard <br />Beach but that there is still a lot of ice fishing that occurs down there at night. Berg stated perhaps the <br />Police Department could make a trip down there periodically. <br />Page 7 of 9 <br />