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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MONDAY, MAY 12,2003 <br />PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS —PAULINE BOUCHARD, <br />REPRESENTATIVE <br />Bouchard reported that the Parks Commission wanted ^roval to spend up to $5,000 to <br />plant flowers in front of the signs at the Bederwood, Navarre, Hackberry, and Seven <br />Nations paries. They are proposing one rail with about 8" of dirt, and planting some <br />perennials. <br />The Parks Commission would like to have a work session with the Council as soon as <br />possible to discussion city beautification, trails, hockey rink, and other issues. Mayor <br />Peterson stated that the Council was having difliculty scheduling a work session when all <br />members would be available, but that they would as soon as possible. <br />White asked if there would be a park tour this summer. Gappa stated there would not be a <br />summer tour this year. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS—DAVID RAHN, REPRESENTATIVE <br />None. <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS <br />Mr. Miller stated that he had concern about the ability of the project manager hired for the <br />Long Lake Fire Station. The building elevations were not properly done; the ground <br />either sloped toward the building foundation or was flat. He stated rainwater would seep <br />into the foundation and damage the building. He stated it was just a matter of time before <br />the fire station had water inside. He hoped someone would be held accountable. <br />Mr. Miller also stated that the wetland elevations were not designed properly with poor <br />outlets and inlets. <br />He stated that the City website docs not give proper instructions for takin g care of <br />buckthorn. <br />He felt that lighting was not designed with sensitivity toward the neighbors because the <br />fixtures are too bright. <br />iMWii