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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMI5SION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 <br /> WILDFLOWER SEEDING - CONT. <br /> White suggested starting an "Adopt a Park Program." He mentioned various organizations and <br /> companies which offer deals on bulbs and seeds. Hennepin Parks provide instruction for <br /> collection of wildflower seed. <br /> Wilson explained it will take approximately three years to get a good prairie. <br /> Chair Flint asked if burning will be necessary. <br /> Wilson answered that Bowen will probably have to burn at least once. <br /> Gerhardson said the process should be discussed in the beginning because there could be some <br /> difficulty in obtaining burning permits. <br /> Wilson asked members for input regarding the park name and after some discussion it was <br /> decided to call it French Creek Preserve. <br /> It was moved by Wilson, seconded by Ilse, that the name "French Creek Preserve" be <br /> recommended for Council approval. Ayes 6, nays 0. Wilson agreed to appear before the City <br /> Council when this matter is considered. <br /> (�#6) BASEBALL FIELD <br /> Randy Bosma and Steve Carlson identified themselves as board members of OBA. <br /> Wilson asked for an explanation of the association between Little League and OBA. <br /> Bosma explained OBA voted in April to drop the Little League affiliation based on the fact that <br /> 10-15% of kids are open enrollment students and would be ineligible to play under the Little <br /> League rules. <br /> Carlson stated the Orono Baseball Association consists of two groups - 12 and under and 13 and <br /> over. He is the president of the 12 and under group which was known as Little League. The <br /> affiliation has been dropped because of the open enrollment problems. An explanation of the <br /> OBA organization was given. OBA has adopted Little League rules and many of them are safety <br /> requirements. OBA's purpose is to build an official Little League field. <br /> Wilson inquired if dugouts are necessary. <br /> 2 <br />