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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 1993 <br /> BASEBALL FIELD - CONT. <br /> White mentioned that some park boards find it profitable to operate hockey arenas and would <br /> that be a possibility? <br /> Bosma suggested that the Delano arena be contacted because it has been in bankruptcy four <br /> times. <br /> McMillan mentioned that three options for parking were given at the meeting: 1) put a parking <br /> lot in the center and walk over to fields; 2) put an access road in; 3) use area north of ravine <br /> for access road. <br /> Chair Flint mentioned that another possible site would be an extension of Kelley Parkway which <br /> would result in major acquisition costs. He suggested that a cost estimate be done so all parties <br /> know the cost involved in the various alternative sites. <br /> Gerhardson suggested that a consultant be hired to detail these things. <br /> Chair Flint said there was no money for that. <br /> White asked what the cost would be? <br /> Gerhardson estimated the fee would be about $2,500.00 and would be for a ballfield and not <br /> roads. <br /> Bosma stated that Mark Gronberg has prepared a preliminary proposal for a site in Maple Plain <br /> and those figures are available for use. <br /> Gerhardson said he is willing to ask Gronberg for an estimate. <br /> Ilse suggested that a subcommittee be implemented to speed things along. <br /> Chair Flint assigned Ilse, White and Howells to the subcommittee. <br /> It was moved by Howells, seconded by White that the Board support the goals of the Orono <br /> Baseball Association to develop Little League baseball fields in Orono and empower a <br /> subcommittee to work with OBA to look at options for siting and costs of those options and <br /> report back to the Park Board at the earliest possible time. Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> 4 <br />