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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 />