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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 7, 1996 <br /> (#2 Antoine Park Discussion - Continued) <br /> Roberts responded that the park would receive support from the neighbors. She cited the <br /> annual Memorial Day picnic which takes place in the park. The neighbors wanted to <br /> present their survey and see what the next step might be. Roberts said fund raising might <br /> be possible and would like to see a schedule for improvements. <br /> Flint said the improvements would have to be prioritized. He suggested a committee be <br /> formed consisting of Park Commissioners and interested neighbors to further pursue the <br /> issue. Flint said the Park Commission supports improving the park and would like to <br /> work together with the neighbors. Following a straw vote of those present, it was <br /> determined that the neighbors preferred a half-court basketball over swings as the first <br /> phase. <br /> Hansen said it was her preference for playground equipment with half of the children being <br /> under 8 years of age. <br /> Ilse said the needs can be phased in. The budget would have to be determined, and the <br /> neighbors could determine what the first needs are for the park. Ilse said she was happy to <br /> see so many children in attendance at the meeting. Ilse asked if there was any need for <br /> benches noting those made this past year by an Eagle Scout for other parks. It was added <br /> that the labor was donated, and the City paid for the materials. <br /> Paul Bozorie said he has lived in the neighborhood for 25 years. He is very concerned <br /> with the unsafe condition of the barn and outbuildings noting shingles have been taken <br /> fi-om the roof. Bozorie considers the barn as the first priority. He also noted that the ice <br /> rink had been paorly and improperly maintained. The poor conditian was due to both <br /> weather conditions and staff. Bozorie said the rink maintenance employee would just <br /> leave a hose on the ground running water onto the rink Beal inquired if the building <br /> could be razed into a low spot. Bozorie said the foundation is cinder block He reported <br /> there has been contamination of the wood by animals and the like noting the heavy smells. <br /> Bozorie suggested a lean-to type construction would be beneficial. The barn had been <br /> used to store City equipment up to this year. <br /> White questioned the parking issue. Hansen said most of the people walk to the park. <br /> There was said to be adequate parking. <br /> Flint informed the neighbors that based on the Commission's previous experience at <br /> Hackberry, a half-court basketball would cast about $8,000. The expense would be with <br /> the playground equipment. He suggested Landscape Structures as a possible provider for <br /> the equipment, noting the quality of their product. The owners of this company, Steve <br /> and Barbara King live in Long Lake and have donated equipment to a park in Long Lake. <br /> He suggested they be approached concerning a partial donation of playground equipment <br /> at Antoine. <br /> 3 <br />