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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 6, 1997 <br /> (#7) SKATING RINKS - GAPPA <br /> After talking with maintenance workers, Gappa recommended ice rinks be maintained at <br /> Casco Point and Hackberry. Bederwood was recommended for elimination due to the <br /> poor ice conditions due to water conditions. He noted Bederwood is secluded and has <br /> received little use. Snowmobilers also run their machines across this area. <br /> Ilse suggested Hackberry also be eliminated. <br /> Erickson and Ilse recommended a proposal far ice time to be provided at the Orono Ice <br /> Arena. A proposal has been worked out with Mark Engebritson for every Saturday <br /> morning between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., October 11-March 28 and including Christmas <br /> Eve Day, 12/24/97, for a total of 48 hours at a cost of$125/hour, which totals $6,000. <br /> Ilse said this would aid the ice arena in their financing efforts and provide the residents <br /> with quality ice conditions for skating and be good public relations for the City. There <br /> would be no cost for children to skate during these time periods. <br /> Gappa noted that there would be no savings in eliminating Hackberry ice rink as the <br /> maintenance hours would be used elsewhere. <br /> Erickson indicated that other ice times were available if the City was interested. <br /> Ilse said she could approach other communities for their involvement. <br /> Welles suggested starting the season later than October 11. A starting time in November <br /> was suggested and running through school spring break. The rink should be for open <br /> skating only, no hockey sticks allowed. The open skating would be advertised in the <br /> newspaper. <br /> Beal moved, Ilse seconded, to recommend the outdoor ice rink at Casco Point be <br /> maintained and elimination of the rinks at Hackberry and Bederwood due to inadequate <br /> water for quality ice. The Park Commission recommended indoor ice rink time be <br /> bought as a public service to the residents of Orono from November 1 through March 28 <br /> from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. each Saturday at a cost of$125 per hour or approximately $5250. <br /> The Park Commission views this recommendation as a means of showing support to the <br /> ice arena. <br /> Welles suggested the ice time could possibly be purchased at a discounted rate. <br /> McDermott suggested the recommendation show the request for purchase of a block of <br /> ice time with the City determining the cost. Wilson asked if City funding occurred for <br /> the construction of the ice arena. Erickson replied that no City funds were used. <br /> Vote: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> 13 <br />