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MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ORONO <br /> PARKS,OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY,MAY 7, 2001 <br /> (#6) NAVARRE PARK <br /> Gappa stated he has not been given a firm completion date by the contractor but would expect the <br /> project to be completed in the next couple of weeks. Gappa stated they typically keep a five <br /> percent retainage. <br /> Meyers stated he is going to wait until the planting beds are ready prior to putting an article in the <br /> local newspaper asking for donations. Meyers noted an article did appear in the City newsletter <br /> regarding the plantings. Meyers stated in his view it will be probably the first week in June <br /> before any planting can be done. <br /> A resident in the audience commented that there have been a number of dogs loose in the <br /> neighborhood lately. The resident indicated the dogs appear to be owned by the residents in the <br /> area. <br /> Meyers stated they could erect a sign requesting that all dogs be on leashes. <br /> Gappa concurred that signs could be erected at the park. <br /> Bouchard stated Orono does have animal control. <br /> Meyers stated eventually the Park Commission would like to have a sidewalk constructed along <br /> County Road 19, with a trail extending from the sidewalk. <br /> McDermott commented they would like to have the sidewalk constructed this year if possible. <br /> Mayor Peterson suggested that Desyl Peterson be contacted regarding a possible donation of <br /> plants for the Navarre Park. <br /> McDermott noted this park would have access to city water. McDermott inquired whether the <br /> area would be sodded or seeded. <br /> Meyers stated he has discussed this with the contractor, who suggested they gun it with a mixture <br /> of seed and straw. Meyers suggested an edge of sod be placed along the edge of the tar to hold <br /> the dirt back and then gun the rest of the area. <br /> Gappa stated it is cheaper to seed it. <br /> McDermott inquired whether the seeding should be done priar to the landscaping or after. <br /> Meyers stated it could be done after the landscaping. <br /> Halvorson inquired when the benches would be put in. <br /> Gappa stated the benches could be installed anytime. <br /> PAGE 6 <br />