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• MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 1990 Park Commissioner Jim Gilbert said that he voted in favor of this proposal because it was his understanding that Bederwood Park was acquired for the purpose of establishing a baseball diamond such as this. He said that the results of the Park Survey indicate that Bederwood Park is used very little. Gilbert said that there are several hundred children that would use the field. Mr. Larson said that there would be approximately 250 boys playing Little League. Mr. Larson said that the field would be available for Public use all but weekday afternoons and evenings. Mr. Scott Stien, 3575 Christine Drive, said that there is not very much parking available at Bederwood Park. He said when there is a soccer game at the Park, people are parking sideways on Stubbs Bay Road. He also indicated that he opposed the p.a. system. Acting Mayor Callahan asked how the Park is currently being utilized? Mr. Stien replied that it is used regularly for soccer, softball, picnicing, etc. He said that the baseball diamond is • probably under utilized but the Park is used. Ms. Sherokee Ilse, 3630 Eileen Street, said that she did not complete the Park Survey, but is a frequent user of the Park. She said that the equipment at Bederwood Park is not conducive to much activity. She and her two sons use the park for kite flying, frisbee and bike riding. She said that she was concerned about the Baseball Association having exclusive use of the baseball diamond. She said after school on weekdays is when her children use the Park the most. She also said that a neighbor of hers has four girls and feels that this is a male only activity and closes off unorganized activities in which her girls might participate. Ms. Ilse indicated that she also had concerns regarding parking. Mr. David Ilse, 3630 Eileen Street, said that he was not sure of what exactly is being proposed. Mr. Larson said that the proposal is for a chain link fence to be placed around the field. A dug out would be constructed down each base line. The concession /press box building will be 24' x 10' and located behind home plate. Sod will be placed on the infield. Mr. Stien asked whether this proposal would have an impact on the area used for soccer? • Mr. Larson said that the fence would be placed such that soccer could not be played in the area now used. Mr. Larson noted that the baseball diamond does not cover the entire Park and there is other space available for other activities. I