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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK CONIMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 6, 1995 <br /> (#2A) BEDERWODD BASKETBALL COURT PROPOSAL <br /> Mrs. Shields, a neighbor to the Bederwood Park property, was present. Mrs. Shields had <br /> recently written a request for a basketbail court to be added ta Bederwood Park to draw <br /> older children to the park. This was deferred from the last meeting because of the cost <br /> involved in creating the court. Mrs. Shields reported being willing to do fund raising to <br /> help raise money for the cost of the court if the commissioners were interested in <br /> proceeding. Flint suggested the cost of the caurt be shared with the neighbors on, <br /> perhaps, a 50-50 basis in order ta expedite the request for this year's completion. <br /> Gerhardson said the park would not support a court large enough for a regular basketball <br /> game. A half caurt or short court were suggested. Gerhardson suggested that Hackberry <br /> Park's basketball court be looked at to assist in determining the court size. Gerhardson <br /> asked Mrs. Shields to contact him, and they would discuss the court location and the cost <br /> determination. Mrs. Shields said after looking over the park area, she felt the northeast <br /> section of the park would be a good location for the court. <br /> Mrs. Shields also asked about the soccer nets, which had previously been in place on the <br /> play fieid. Gerhardson said the nets were placed on the field for the fall time period. This <br /> was a drawing card for the children. Gerhardson said he would look into leaving the <br /> soccer nets out for a longer time period. <br /> (#3) FRENCH CREEK PRESERVE- MESSAGE BOARD <br /> Wilson reported that the sign at French Creek Preserve would be a double ple�glass sign <br /> with a rpof over it, instead of the podium-type sign originally planned. It would contain a <br /> three color map with short sentences describing the preserve. It would contain pictures of <br /> the prairie plants and wildlife that is there. The girl scouts that have been assisting at this <br /> preserve will aide in getting these pictures. It will be located on the left side of the <br /> preserve entrance by the fence near the sewer plant. <br /> The "Orono Parks" imprint discussed to be placed on signs will now possibly be the logo, <br /> shrunk down in size, and imprinted in metal instead of wood. Gerhardson will present an <br /> exampte at the ne� meeting. <br /> The Commissioners agreed on Saturday, May 20, 1995, at 2:00 p.m. for the opening of <br /> French Creek Preserve. The Mayor and Council will be invited to participate. <br /> Howells moved, Ilse seconded, to approve the signage and opening date as listed. Ayes 6, <br /> Nays 0. <br /> 3 <br />