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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday March 13,2017 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />6. SAGA HILLS PARK PROJECT — Continued - <br />Edwards indicated it consists of buckthorn and other volunteer trees. Edwards stated the Park <br />Commission is looking at preserving some of the nicer tree stands but the volunteer trees will be <br />removed. <br />Seals stated to her knowledge buckthorn cannot really be cut out and needs to be continually removed. <br />Seals asked if there is a long-term maintenance plan for the park. <br />Edwards stated the City would have to implement an annual maintenance plan to keep the area clear. It is <br />anticipated the City will need to spend between $2,500 and $3,000 a year, which is comparable to what is <br />spent on Lurton Park to treat for invasive species. <br />Walsh stated the Park Dedication Fund can be used for capital improvements, such as creating trails and <br />buying benches, but regular maintenance must be ftmded from the general park budget. <br />Dankey asked if there is parking available at this park. <br />Edwards indicated there is. <br />Walsh stated the parking lot also requires some improvements since this it has been neglected for a <br />number of years. <br />Edwards stated the Park Commission is also looking at doing some clearing along the trails, removing <br />some debris, and improving the parking lot by bringing in some gravel. Edwards noted those items are <br />not part of this project but are planned to be done sometime this year. <br />Walsh asked how much land the park consists of. <br />Edwards indicated it is 30 acres. <br />Walsh commented there will still be a lot of wooded areas after the clearing is done. <br />No additional public comments were received. <br />Crosby moved, Seals seconded, to approve the Saga Hills improvement project at a cost up to <br />$36,780. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />Page 5 of 32 <br />