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i <br />MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 1990 <br />Nays -0, Motion passed. • <br />SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE <br />It was moved by Acting Mayor Callahan, seconded by <br />Councilmember Goetten, to schedule the Public Hearing for March <br />26, 1990. Motion, Ayes -4, Nays -0, Motion passed. <br />BEDERWOOD BASEBALL FIELD LITTLE LEAGUE <br />Mr. Gary Larson of the Orono Baseball Association was <br />present for this matter. <br />Bernhardson explained that the Little League Association has <br />approached the City and requested that a regulation little league <br />ball diamond be constructed at Bederwood Park. The Little League <br />Association would only use the field temporarily as they are <br />currently discussing the future use of school property with the <br />School Board. <br />Public Works Director Gerhardson informed the Council that <br />the proposal is for dug outs, fencing, and construction of a <br />concession stand and press box. The entire project would be done <br />at the expense of the Little League Association. The Park <br />Commission approved the project with a 4 -1 vote. <br />Acting Mayor Callahan asked who would be responsible for the • <br />activities. <br />Gerhardson replied that the Little League Association would <br />be responsible for the program. <br />Councilmember Goetten said that it was her understanding <br />that the Park Commission expressed concerns about the concession <br />stand being abandoned. <br />Gerhardson said that the original intent was to put in <br />something temporary. However, the Park Commission preferred to <br />have a permanent structure constructed. The structure would <br />become property of Orono when the Little League Association no <br />longer requires its use. <br />Councilmember Peterson asked where the press box is going to <br />be located? <br />Gerhardson replied that it will be located adjacent to the <br />concession stand. The original proposal was for a two story <br />concession stand /press box. However, due to the topography of <br />the ball diamond, it was suggested that the buildings be side by <br />side. <br />Mr. Weldon Dunn, 40 Stubbs Bay Road, indicated that he did <br />not think Bederwood Park was an appropriate place for a little • <br />league facility. He said that there will be a traffic problem on <br />Stubbs Bay Road. He also objected to the p.a. system proposed. <br />He asked the Park Commission why they would vote favorably to <br />allow one association to monopolize use of the baseball field. <br />4 <br />