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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR JANUARY 4, 1999 <br /> (Comments on Community Meeting, continued) <br /> Ilse remarked that she does not want this project to get dragged out over too many years and <br /> that steady progress should be made each year. <br /> Wilson suggested the site be cleaned up first. <br /> Gappa commented that the parking lot should be one of the first items completed to avoid <br /> people parking on the grass. <br /> Wilson stated the Parks Commission will need to decide what amount they would like to spend <br /> on the park the first year and to develop a list of priorities that should be completed each year. <br /> Wilson recommended cleanup be done first, then plantings, parking lot, and trails. <br /> Gappa commented that easements will need to be obtained for the trails. Gappa stated the <br /> site will need to be surveyed to obtain the correct property lines and then the approximate <br /> costs for the grading of the site can be determined. <br /> Wilson suggested that the costs be presented to the Parks Commission before this item is <br /> addressed by the City Council. <br /> McDermott inquired whether the Parks Commission would like to spend approximately <br /> $30,000 on the park the first year. <br /> Ilse recommended looking at the other parks first to determine what is needed there before an <br /> amount is allocated to this park. <br /> Gappa stated he will put together some figures for the next Parks meeting. <br /> McDermott suggested that evergreen trees be planted to hide the shed and parking lot as much <br /> as possible. <br /> Wilson noted that one residential neighbor had inquired about what landscaping would be <br /> planted in this park, and suggested that the Parks Commission try to accommodate the <br /> neighbors as much as possible. Wilson suggested that the City obtain different quotes for the <br /> trees since a large quantity is needed. <br /> Gappa stated in his view $10,000 will be needed to complete a gravel parking lot with wooden <br /> posts. <br /> Erickson recommended the trai►s be roughed in when the grading is done. <br /> Ilse stated that picnic tables and benches should be included in the early phase and that the <br /> Parks Commission should see if the Eagle Scouts would be willing to build the benches. <br /> White commented that an ad could be placed in the local paper inquiring whether an Eagle <br /> Scout would be interested in constructing picnic tables and/or benches for this park. <br /> McDermott inquired whether a recognition plaque should be installed at this park. <br /> Wilson stated she will contact the arbovetum about where they have obtained their signs. <br /> Wilson recommended that the costs be ready for the February Parks Commission meeting. <br /> Page 3 <br />