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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday,July 1,2019 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Johnson stated he understands the rationale for not creating one since no one is asking for one, but that he <br /> does not understand why the City should take one away since no one has requested that and if people are <br /> using it. <br /> Ruegemer stated Casco Point was created specifically for skating and that in her view Public Works does <br /> a good job at keeping it in good shape. <br /> Meyers stated the Crystal Bay rink was not working well and it took a lot of man hours to maintain it. <br /> The City spent approximately$6,000 on that rink and he would rather open the warming house at the golf <br /> course. If local residents are using the other ice rinks in the area,they are also welcome to use the sliding <br /> area at the golf course. <br /> Carter moved,Berg seconded,to continue to offer ice-skating at Casco Point but to not add any <br /> new ice-skating rinks. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> 4. BEDERWOOD SPORTS FIELD <br /> City Administrator Rief stated Staff is looking for some ways to cut some costs from the Bederwood <br /> project. The initial estimate came in at$683,000, which means the City will have to readjust the scope of <br /> the project. In addition to the new sports field, it will be necessary to drill a new well. At the current time <br /> it is still in the preliminary design phase and Staff hopes by next week to have some additional feedback <br /> on that. <br /> Meyers stated there are some items, like the picnic pavilions, that could be added later,but in his view the <br /> two must-have items are the new field and an improved parking lot. <br /> Rief stated the parking lot may also need to be delayed due to costs and that Staff is working on <br /> reconfiguring the package to see what else could possibly be included in the project besides the field. <br /> Staff is attempting to keep the project costs under$400,000. <br /> 5. EAST LONG LAKE TRAIL <br /> Rief reported the City received its grant for the East Long Lake trail and that the project is in the <br /> preliminary design phase. <br /> 6. WINTER ACTIVITIES <br /> Meyers stated the only winter activity they have lined up currently is the tree lighting ceremony. <br /> Berg reported she and Council Member Seals have been working on the event and that they have lined up <br /> Santa for the event and that they are working on the tree. Berg indicated she will be going to the golf <br /> course to see what is being stored there that could be used for the event and that it is too early at this point <br /> to solicit donations. <br /> Berg noted the Octoberfest event they had previously discussed will not be taking place this year. <br /> Page 3 of 8 <br />