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MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 <br />• BEDERWOOD BASEBALL DIAMOND CONTINUED <br />prior to this meeting, but did not <br />Goetten was concerned about the <br />understanding the zoning requirements <br />Mayor Grabek asked if delaying <br />would have a significant impact on the <br />receive the information. <br />Park Commission fully <br />for this area. <br />the matter for two weeks <br />Little League program. <br />Mr. Gary Larsen, Orono Baseball Association, replied that <br />two weeks makes a significant difference and asked that there be <br />a vote this evening. <br />Councilmember Goetten indicated that in order to be fair to <br />the Citizens of Orono, that the matter should be heard at the <br />March 26th Council Meeting. <br />Mayor Grabek asked Mr. Larsen what conditions cause a <br />hardship if there is a two week delay? <br />Mr. Larsen replied, "We set March 15th as a self- imposed <br />deadline to get this matter settled so we can begin planning for <br />materials and working crews. If we are going to get a ballfield <br />constructed, we need to have a decision from Council so we can <br />proceed with our plans. Waiting another two weeks may put us out <br />of business." <br />Mayor Grabek asked Mr. Bradley to provide a summary of the <br />discussion and recommendation pertaining to this matter that <br />resulted from the Park Commission Meeting. <br />Mr. Bradley indicated that this issue presented a strong <br />case for the need of a comprehensive park plan for Orono. <br />Bradley stated that there is an Orono Soccer League that has been <br />using Bederwood Park for the past year. There are 300 children <br />in the program which lasts 6 weeks in the Fall. In regard to the <br />concerns regarding parking and safety for the Little League <br />program, Bradley said that he is not aware of any complaints that <br />have stemmed from the Soccer League's use of the Park. Bradley <br />said that the $15,000 that will be used for the improvements to <br />Bederwood Park was a gift from the Lion's Club. Bradley said <br />that after this matter was discussed, a motion was made to <br />approve the Orono Baseball Association request with the following <br />conditions: <br />(1) There will be no concession building constructed on the <br />premises. <br />(2) The OBA would be allowed to bring in a trailer to use <br />for pop, candy, etc. sales. <br />(3) There will be no lights or public address system. <br />0 - 3 - <br />