03-02-1998 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONQ PARK C�MMiS5ION MEETING HELD 4N MARCH 2, 1998 (#3 - 4BA at Bederwood -Continued) Wilson did not believe the Councit would necessari3y want to discuss this topic again at this time. She feit tt�e motion would be counterproductive. Wilson suggested the matter was a neighborhood issue. Erickson asked Goetten whether the Council would cansider the good of the entire City if a petition was braught forward. He noted the neighborhood consisted of only 10-12 homes. Goetten said the Comrnission should not direct the Council towards action. She noted the fervor caused by this issue in the past. Goetten said suggestions can be made to the Council but noted that the agreement is a legai contract and the City Attorney wauld have ta be consulted. Welles amended his motion and Erickson seconded the amended motion to recommend to the Council the use of Bederwood by OBA three nights a week with the following conditions: 1)the usage would be terminated if the alternative was found for meeting the intermediate level standards, 2} if an alternative was not faund, the 4BA was demonstrate efforts to find another field, and 3) nightly clean-up of the park must occur. Goetten noted that t�e Council meeting agendas are published. Wilson supported the motion noting that the neighbors should be co�sulted and the contract possibie amended. Wilson said the OBA has shown themselves to be good neighbors. Ilse said she found supporting the motion difficult knowing the history behind the contract and the original temporary nature af the usage. Baseball was to be played at the school and Lee Carlson Field was developed. The usage at Bederwood then increased to two nights instead of one. She noted cars are alsc� parked down the street and hinders bike traf�ic. Ilse said she is excited by the multiple use of the park that she has seen and additional baseball usage hinders other activities at the park. Ilse said a balance must be found for the park usage. She suggested Saga Hitl and the church area for baseball. Ilse felt people need to know that they can use Bederwood and when it is available. Ilse said she does not support the motion. She noted the contract is only four years old. Ilse said deals made with the OBA have nat heen upheld and finds no comfort level with promises being made. Erickson suggested Gappa provide toile� facilities year-round at Bederwood. Gappa said he would review this matter. He noted the additional use af the area with the Luce Line traffic. Erickson said the parking problem is common noting high Ievels af traffic at other times as well, especially in light of the Luce Line. x