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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday,March 2nd,2020 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Ruegemer said the time frame would remain the same, 10:00-1:00. She will approach the participants <br /> from last year--the different dog groups and different city businesses--that donated. She listed several <br /> local companies she will be contacting. <br /> Roath suggested that posting something at the dog park and recruiting help would be a good idea. <br /> Ruegemer said she could use help promoting it and with setup. <br /> Roath asked if there were any projects that needed to be done at the park before then. <br /> Edwards said there were no special projects this year other than normal maintenance at Lurton. <br /> Roath brought up the outhouse enclosure. <br /> Edwards stated the Boy Scouts took care of it last fall. <br /> Ruegemer said the doggy bag apparatus at the front of the park always gets jammed, and people complain <br /> they cannot get doggy bags. Poop pickup is a big issue when that doesn't happen. <br /> Edwards said he would pass that information on to the maintenance crew. <br /> Hudson asked if there was a parking issue at the event last year. <br /> Ruegemer said she has to make sure the police are contacted and will work on it. <br /> Berg suggested starting the process of the special event permit in April. <br /> 6. BIG ISLAND EVENT/BIG ISLAND LEGACY FUND UPDATE <br /> Carter asked the approximate dates of receipt of the bids and construction start for Big Island. <br /> Edwards indicated the third week in March for bid receipts.He noted the second Council meeting in <br /> March may not have a quorum so it may need to be brought to the first week in April.The construction <br /> start date would be discussed with the selected contractor. <br /> Carter asked if the project start date would have to wait until June. <br /> Edwards said if there are eagle issues,the start date would have to be mid-July/end of July. <br /> .Y Y <br /> Carter stated the eagles are actively using the nest right now, so that would definitely be the case. <br /> Edwards clarified there are restrictions to certain activities; some things may be able to be started. <br /> Carter said he would like to have a groundbreaking event and schedule that on June 6 or June 20.He <br /> would like the inside of the building to be painted and the boards to be up for the event.It could be open <br /> to the public,but it would be promoted to the Park Commissioners and the Board of Directors and a few <br /> other key people. He asked specifically whether June 6 would work. <br /> Page 17 of 20 <br />