02-06-1995 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMII�IISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 6, 1995 (#2 - Crystal Bay Park - Continued) The location of the pla�eld is under discussion. The plan presently tocates the field in the northern section of the park A suggestion was macle to place the field directly to the north of the walkway/gazebo area where the plan shows the skating rink and basketball half court. This would allow easy access and spectating from the patio area. If the ice rink is placed near the patio in the winter time, the Commission is concerned with the condition and the maintenance of the grass for the summer months. Mrs. Shields commented on the possible use of placing plastic under the ice to protect the grass areas. Gerhardson said this procedure is generally not used due to the cost invalved for the plastic. The Commissioners discussed placing the ice rink and basketball court to the north exchanging locations with the playfield. Gerhardson was cancerned with the grading of the northern section for these purposes. He felt that the west to east drop of approximately three feet would result in terracing and would change the laok of the park. It u�as also noted that the water line frorr�the well probably would have to be extended to accommodate servicing the northern section of the park for the rink. Gerhardson said that the northeast corner would be the best location for the rink if it was to be moved from its present placernent on the plan. He emphasized the importance of examining the grade of the area. It was his opinion that the northern section's grading was ideal for the pla�eld. Tim Pattrin, an area neighbor who is assisting in this project, said that the ice rink was a top priority of the neighbors. He is pleased with the conceptual plan and the aesthetics of it. Pattrin would like the commission to consider the safety issue when determining the type of fencing used as he felt children will invariab(y climb it. The type and size of the basketball court was discussed. Other courts in parks such as Hackberry will be looked at for usage and size in determining the court installed for this park. The sub-cornmittee will take the discussion under consideration looking at what type of fencing should be used, type and size of the basketball court, and the placement of the pla�eld, basketball court, and ice rinks. A walk of the area was suggested to visually check the plan. A meeting will also be scheduled with the neighbors to gain their input into the park plan. Ilse moved, White seconded, to approve the sub-committee's further e�mination of the pian taking into consideration the comments raised at the meeting. Ayes 6, Nays 0. 2