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. . � <br /> MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COIVII�iISSION <br /> MEETING HELI� ON MARCH 6, 1�395 <br /> (#2 - Crystal Bay Playground - Continued} <br /> The neighborhood group, represented by Randi Carlson, reported being favorable to the <br /> plan. The�are interested in viewin�the equipment plan and would like to see an ice rink <br /> next year. The Commissioners would like to see the park cleaned up first and check on <br /> curcent rink maintenance before going forward with the rink. Carlson commented that <br /> there are few winter activities and woutd like to see a rink as soon as possible. She felt the <br /> condition of the rink would not be the issue but the lack of one would be. Gerhardson <br /> said the ririk's location would not need atat of grading and could feasibly be done for next <br /> year. The Commission wiil look into the possibility. The walkway in the center af the <br /> park will be cleared by machine in the winter to a width of 4'-5'. <br /> McMillan will send a memo to the Council on the status of the park and explain the two- <br /> phase process at the next Council meeting. Costs will be determined for phase one prior <br /> requesting to Council's formal vote for approval. Competitive bids wi11 be needed. <br /> WiIson maved, McMiilan seconded, for conceptual�approval of the park plan in two <br /> phases. The subcommittee will obtain cost estimates for phase one. A status report will <br /> be made to the Council at this time. Ayes 5, Nays �. <br /> (#3} PARK SIGNS <br /> Gerhardson handed out plans for new signs in parks. The signs now in place will remain <br /> as they are. The plan was for the Orono Park logo to be reduced from about 30" to 12" <br /> and embossed on a metal circle. At the present, all s'rgns say "City of Orono", with the <br /> exception of French Creek Preserve. Through discussion, it was determined that a vote <br /> was needed to at-�-ive at a decision on uniform signs for new parks. The wood signs would <br /> say: l) "Orono Parks" on round metal City lo�;o; 2) routed"Orono Parks", or 3) routed <br /> "Ciry of Orono". The majarity vated for the new signs to be routed with the words, <br /> "Orono Parks." <br /> Gerhardson and Wilson will determine appro�riate changes to the sign at French Creek <br /> Preserve. �'he Commission would like to add "Orono Parks" to the si�n alang with an <br /> entrance arrow. This is to clarify the presenee and location of the preserve to the public. <br /> The sign may also need to be raised. <br /> (#4) BASKETBALL COURT- BEDERWbOD PARK <br /> Gerhardson reported that the cost for a fu11 size, 84'x54', reguiation basketball court is <br /> approximately $4,000. A half court as desired wa�rld reduce the cost about $1,000. The <br /> size woutd be large enough to have the free-throw lines ma.rked on the court. <br /> 2 <br />