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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 2,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Edwards stated it would be helpful to have a standing list of park service projects since there appears to <br /> be more interest by groups offering to help with different projects and that he would encourage the Park <br /> Commissioners to notify him of any small projects they would like to have added to the list. <br /> Edwards stated the Orono Thunder Soccer League is interested in doing some community service projects <br /> on May 21 and that they have a number of children willing to help out on that day. Edwards stated they <br /> will be cleaning up the recreational fields at the school and other parks in the City. <br /> Lindahl stated at Crystal Bay Park there are two flower boxes that typically have flowers in them that are <br /> donated by Kelly& Kelly. Lindahl asked if that could be a service project. <br /> Edwards indicated planting flowers could be a service project and that the City would then maintain it. <br /> Other possible projects include spreading wood chips and cleaning up dead branches. <br /> Meyers stated Commissioner Lindahl could arrange for the flowers and then coordinate with Edwards on <br /> the planting. <br /> Edwards stated if the Park Commissioners could be at their parks that morning, they could oversee any <br /> service projects they have. <br /> Brenda Johnson asked if there is any possibility of doing thistle removal at Seven Nations Park. Johnson <br /> indicated there are so many thistles at that park that she has heard it is hard to walk dogs. <br /> Edwards stated he has not done anything at that park yet. Edwards stated he tends not to have volunteer <br /> groups do projects that involve power tools or chemicals. <br /> Meyers suggested they spread wood chips at French Creek. <br /> Edwards indicated he has already sent the service project list to the Orono Thunder. <br /> Bryce Johnson stated the trail at Highwood Park could use some clearing. <br /> Edwards stated he could send some of the Public Works employees out there to cut down some trees that <br /> need to be removed so the group can clear them. <br /> The Park Commission took no formal action on this item. <br /> 5. LURTON PARK TRANSITION TO OFF-LEASH DOG PARK UPDATE <br /> Edwards stated last Monday the City Council approved the plan for the off-leash dog park, with the <br /> money coming out of the Park Dedication Fund. The City Council decided not to include the well, the <br /> wind sails, and the additional benches and picnic table. The City Council would like to seek donations <br /> for the wind sails and the benches and table. <br /> Edwards stated he is finalizing the process of soliciting quotes from contractors for installing the fence <br /> and expanding the parking lot. Edwards noted he will need to request a variance for the fence next to the <br /> wetland or else the fence will need to be moved back 150 feet. <br /> Page 8 of 10 <br />