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MINUTES OF TI-�REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 2_ 1997 <br /> B. BEDERWOOD- TRASH- SHORT COURT <br /> Gappa said the issue of the key for the trash receptacle will be taken care of in the <br /> snring. He informed the Commission that he reviewed installation of a 30'x50' <br /> short court, which would cost about $3,000, $1000 for the two poles and <br /> backboard anc!the remainin�for rock. asnhalt. etc. Welles was told that little <br /> grading would be required. <br /> Commissioners agreed with Wilson's suggestion to inform the neighborhood group <br /> that requested the basketball court of the cost and ask for consideration for one- <br /> half of the funds. Welles noted there were not many homes in the area. Ilse will <br /> take the information to the neighbors. McDermott asked Ilse to point out to the <br /> neighbors that improvements were recently made by the City at the park and there <br /> were no plans at this time for more. The location where the short court would be <br /> located was clarified. <br /> Wilson questioned whether an ice rink would be established at Bederwood this <br /> winter. The problems that occurred last year due to low water pressure were <br /> noted. Wilson and Ilse recommended no rink. <br /> McDermott suggested the fire department for possible flooding of a rink. Beal <br /> noted the eauinment used bv Wavzata for floodins rinks. Wilson asked Gauna to <br /> check with the City of Wayzata regarding borrowing the equipment. Beal said he <br /> would call Wayzata and relay the information received to Gappa. Gappa said <br /> Wayzata possibly has city water available as well. Ilse said the use of a tank would <br /> nullifv the need for increased water pressure or tvpe of water. <br /> McDermott noted the problems that arise with continued maintenance <br /> requirements. Wilson felt the problem was with how the rinks are flooded. Gapna <br /> indicated grading also creates a problem. Wilson asked Gappa to check with other <br /> area rinks regarding how flooding is done and report to the Commission with the <br /> information in October. <br /> The rinks were reviewed. It was noted that the ice at Casco was good. No <br /> comnlaints were received from Hackberrv but Erickson indicated the lack of <br /> adec}uate plowing and choppy conditions were present last year. Beal also noted <br /> there were no lights under which to skate in the evening hours. <br /> 6 <br />