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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 13, 1991 (#18)BEDERWOOD PARK CONTINUED recommendation -j.n its entirety. Mayor Peterson noted that she served on the Par!," Commission at the time Bederwood Park was being developed. At that time, there was a desire to have a Little League field within the City of Orono. It was intended that Bederwood Park would fulfill that need. S.ie said, "I agree with statements made by Councilmember Butler. I believe that this is what we, as Orono residents, can contribute to OBA." Goetten urged the neighbors and OBA to continue working together toward the permanent solution. All voted aye. Motion passed. Weldon Dunn expressed concern regarding parking that is now occurring on the east side of Stubbs Bay Road. Goetten stated that she too has been concerned about the safety problem with the parking situation, and asked John Gerhardson to review the area again for a possible solution. Jabbour commented that playing baseball in the Park is appropriate as long as such a use does not totally dominate the Park. He said; "This is supposed to be something fun for the entire community, not a win /lore situation. I also urge both parties to work toward a mutually beneficial solution. I do think Council should send a message to OBA that there is a time pressure for finding an alternate site." Charlie Kelley asked if it would be appropriate for the City of Orono to gat involved with acquiring land for a ;community playing field facility. Dick Flint st-ated that Bederwood Park is a neighborhood park, and no= a community playfield. He noted that the Park Commissior is working to develop a community playfield at the School, and has worked with the School District toward that goal. He informed Council that tree proposal they have before them, drafted b %, Gar-_v Larson, has been presented to the School Board. ( #19)LAKE USE COMMITTEE It was moved by Callahan, seconded by 'Mayor Peterson, to accept the information presented. All voted aye. Motion passed. ( #20)CITY COMMUNICATIONS It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Goetten, to table this item until the May 28th meeting, and direct Staff to place it on the agenda so it will bf. discussed earlier in the meeting. Goetten asked that Staff prepare a written communication to the residents informing them of Council's vote on the facilities site selection. All voted aye. Motion passed.