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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 6, 1995 <br /> (#3 -French Creek Preserve - Continued) <br /> Flint reported stirring up a large number of ducks last November when walking completely <br /> around the preserve. Wilson said this would be detrimental to the ducks nesting in the <br /> spring. An option was to restrict walking the entire path during this time of the year but <br /> members felt that people would still use the path. "No dogs allowed" would be placed on <br /> the signage. Foliowing discussion, it was decided that the path would be open only to the <br /> blind areas. Gerhardson said that his department would not cut grass past the weir <br /> structure on the south end or the blinds on the north end. <br /> (#4) HIGHWOOD NATURE TRAIL <br /> Gerhardson presented the parking lot design for the trail staging area. It would be a t- <br /> desigq placed where the alleyway is located, and would have less impact and be less <br /> costly than the loop design. Crushed rock would be used. The cost of the lot, picnic <br /> table, and signs for the trailhead and park, will be presented to Council for approval. <br /> People will be encouraged to take their garbage with them out of the trail area. Wilson <br /> said those in the sub-committee would walk the trail in April and mark it off. <br /> VVilson moved, Howells seconded, to approve the determination of the costs for the <br /> parking lot, trail signs, and picnic table at approximately $6,Q00 to be presented to the <br /> Council for approval. Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br /> (#5) SKATING RiNK- PROGRESS REPORT <br /> Gerhardson said the maintenance crews have been flooding rinks about three times per <br /> week. <br /> White reported that the rink at Casco is used frequently and the ice looks good. The burnt <br /> out light was catled in to NSP. <br /> Ilse reported that the ice at Bederwood was also in good condition. Ilse said this area <br /> could use a picnic table. The rink is not heavily used and needs to be discovered by <br /> skaters. <br /> McMillan said Hackberry has good ice but she has not seen any skaters. This rink could <br /> be idled for next season to see if there is any neighborhood demand for this rink. <br /> McMillan has been in contact with a neighbor, Mrs. Gleason, who will report if she sees <br /> any skaters at this rink. Holbrook is close to Hackberry and has a warming house. Thus, <br /> neighborhood skaters may be using Holbrook, and the rink at Hackberry may be <br /> unnecessary. <br /> There was no information on the rink at Antoine. <br /> 4 <br />