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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> ?l,�IEETING�LD QN SEPTFMRFR ?_ j9A7 <br /> {#2 - August 24, 1997 Council Meeting Report - Continued) <br /> Wilson asked where Gappa was in the process of approval for the sprinkler. <br /> Ganna indicated that the Commission's motion included a $5.0401imit. which <br /> would likely not be adequate to fund the sprinkler. Gappa said the Council also <br /> indicated their nreference t�use r.ark dedication m�nev for thi�imt�rnvemPnt. <br /> M�Dermott c�uestioned whether this could occur since it was not park7and but�ity <br /> property. <br /> Wilson noted that the commission had discussed it being funded by the City and <br /> would also save City manpower in watering. Gappa said the savings would be <br /> dependent on the need for watering. Wilson indicated the request was made <br /> because of the need to �et �rass to �rpw which has been ineffective thus far. <br /> McDermott noted trees have also been lost. Gappa said the reason was the lack of <br /> top soil and feels grass will grow with the new top soil that has been laid. <br /> Gappa said he would present the price to Council but did not feel it would be <br /> cansidered a high priority. <br /> Itse suggested hiring a neighbor to water. Wilson said that was tried in the past. <br /> Gappa suggested the post master. Wilson said Judy has taken care of the area <br /> around the post office but felt it would be unreasonable ta ask her to water this <br /> area as well. Wilson said she agreed with Ilse's su��estion in hirin� a nei�hbor if <br /> City crews cannot perform the task. <br /> Wilson asked Gappa to determine the best method to ensure that grass is growing <br /> at Crystal Bay Park. <br /> Welles suggested deterrnining an alternate solution. <br /> Ga.ppa said the difficult part is beginning to get the grass to grow. He noted there <br /> was nothin�on which the �rass could �row in the past but the top soil should <br /> eliminate that problem. He indicatied that watering is the issue. <br /> Wilson asked Gappa to inform the Council of the problems that have arisen. <br /> Ilse agreed with Gappa that the initial time investment is required for the grass to <br /> Qrow and then it should not be a nroblem. <br /> Ga�pa said the top soil is good by the post office. The remaining areas were <br /> marginal. He indicated seeding will occur this fall. He will include the item on the <br /> Council's agenda at their next meeting but had mixed feelings on what would <br /> occur. <br /> 4 <br />