Laserfiche WebLink
ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR MARCH 6, 2000 <br /> Ilse suggested the ballfields be upgraded as well as additional landscaping for this park. Ilse <br /> commented the fencing in front of the benches looks nice. . <br /> McDermott stated play equipment for this park has been on the list of possible improvements for a <br /> couple of years now, and recommended that the play equipment be installed this year or the <br /> following year. <br /> Highwood Park <br /> Silber stated there presently is a large tree limb that has fallen over and is perched over the trail, <br /> which will need to be removed as soon as possible. <br /> ' Silber stated the parking lot needs to be better defined as well as identify the park boundaries. <br /> Silber stated there appears to be some old wood and other items which need to be cleaned up as <br /> well. <br /> Silber suggested scheduling a neighborhood meeting regarding this park. Silber stated the trails <br /> in this area should also be better defined. <br /> McDermott stated the Park Commission has discussed a management plan for that park in the <br /> past, which should perhaps be pursued. <br /> Ilse suggested that perhaps some students from the school could be utilized to help clean up some <br /> of the locai parks. <br /> Gappa stated he will have City crew clean up the park and will hire a tree service to remove the <br /> fallen tree. <br /> Lee Carlson Fields <br /> McDermott inquired how long the term of the City's lease was for this area. <br /> Ilse stated it was her understanding the lease was for 99 years with the School District. <br /> Gappa commented it was his understanding the School District was considering the possibility of <br /> selling the excessive land in that area. <br /> Ilse stated the City needs to identify an area for a community play field, noting she would like to see <br /> an area designated as a softball field for girls. <br /> Livingston Tower Park <br /> McDermott stated this is a small park which is in desperate need of some improvements. <br /> McDermott commented this could be turned into a nice little neighborhood park to service the newly <br /> constructed townhomes in the area. McDermott stated the sumac and other landscaping in this <br /> area is overgrown and needs to be cut down and replaced. <br /> McDermott suggested placing this park higher up on the list of priorities. <br /> Lydiard Beach <br /> McDermott stated this park needs a general face lift as well. <br /> Page 6 <br />