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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR <br /> ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON MAY 4, 1998 <br /> (#13) FRENCH CREEK <br /> A. WILL WE OR DID WE PRAIRIE BURN THIS YEAR? <br /> B. DID WIER REAPPEAR? <br /> Gappa reported Prairie Restoration was unable to burn because everything turned green early this <br /> year resulting in a short season for them. Orono is on their list for next year. Erickson suggested <br /> adding Dickey Park to their list. <br /> (#14) SUMMIT BEACH <br /> A. STATUS OF MAINTENANCE/RENOVATION WORK. <br /> Gappa stated for safety and vandalism reasons it was best not to move the port-a-potties. The <br /> dumpster has been moved out of the way. Brush needs to be trimmed away from the sign. It is not <br /> feasible to expand the area by mowing because the ground is too wet. McDermott suggested <br /> developing a sand volley ball court in the area. Gappa said it would be best to begin with only a net <br /> to see if there was any interest in playing the game before developing it further. <br /> (#15) LOWRY WOODS <br /> A. IS PROPERTY FOR SALE ACROSS THE STREET? <br /> Gappa said the only property for sale was further to the west. <br /> (#16) BEDERWOOD <br /> A. RECYCLING CONTAINERS STATUS REPORT <br /> McDermott said the information had been sent out late and could be discussed next month. <br /> (#17) BEDERWOOD AND HACKBERRY <br /> A. HAS A SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, T-BALL AND SOCCER ETC. SCHEDULES <br /> BEEN POSTED? <br /> Gappa said no sign has ever been posted. The City does not have a policy for reserving parks. Ilse <br /> felt a sign-up process should be implemented to schedule games. Welles said it is similar to a public <br /> tennis court, first come-first served. Gappa noted he has never received any complaints. Erickson <br /> said baseball, softball and soccer people are generally the ones using the parks but felt it would be <br /> a good idea to post a schedule. Ilse reported seeing large company groups playing ball at the park. <br /> McDermott concluded a plastic sign listing scheduled games should be posted for Bederwood park. <br /> 5 <br />