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MINUTE5 OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 4 , 1992 <br /> OTHER ISSUES - CONT. <br /> Gerhardson suggested that a Park Commission representative attend <br /> the Pianning Commission meetings if there is an issue of potential <br /> park dedication requirements to be discussed . <br /> Bradley stated that a staff person dealing with zoning applications <br /> should be representing the Park Commission ' s interests in these <br /> matters . <br /> **** <br /> Chair Flint asked about Bederwood baseball field . <br /> Ilse reported that she talked with Dr . Mich from the Orono schools , ', <br /> and he saw the hockey arena and the baseball fields as separate I <br /> issues and was in the position of waiting for OBA to forma � ly i <br /> request to lease the school property for ball fields , and to date , <br /> OBA has not made that request . <br /> It was moved by Bradley to invite Gary Larson to the next Park <br /> Commission meeting . There was not a second and the motion failed . <br /> W i I son fe I t the Park Comm i ss i on needed ta dec i de � f +��F ; i ,+n�,� t' I <br /> donate money for the construction of such fields . <br /> I I se fe I t that shou I d not be a factor for the OBr; _.. , �a e � .� . .- '�, <br /> with their plans . <br /> Johnston understood that OBA still owes Larson $10 ,000 for the <br /> Bederwood Park . He felt that a private organization should not have <br /> to build these types of facilities , and that it should be the <br /> responsibility of the City . He said he would like the City to build <br /> the entire complex on the site . He noted he would recommend the <br /> ba I I f i e I ds be bu i I t for mu I t i -users. He sa i d that the fees charged <br /> by OBA probably only cover the administration costs of running the <br /> program and do not include capital expenditures . <br /> Bradley noted that in the past the school districts have been the <br /> providers of recreational facilities . <br /> Vongries felt that there should be cooperation with surrounding <br /> communities. He felt that the other communities within Orono School <br /> District should participate in satisfying OBA' s need for <br /> ballfields . <br /> Johnston stated that he does not believe we should expend funds <br /> for dug outs or concession stands . He felt we should help pay for <br /> the grading , drainage and ag lime on site . <br /> 8 <br />