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ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 4,1996 ATTENDANCE The Park Commission met on the above mentioned date with the following members present: Chair Richard Flint, Sherokee Use, Andrew McDermott, and David Beal. Susan Wilson and James White were absent. Representing Staff were Public Works Director, John Gerhardson, Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator, Michael Gafiron, and Recorder Sherry Frost. Council Member Goetten also was in attendance. Chair Flint called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. (#1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 8,1996 On page 2, paragraph 5, last sentence, the wording was changed to "Wilson said she would be interested in reconsidering the ice rink". Utider item #7, the spelling of the name, Kay Cram, was corrected. Beal moved. Use seconded, to approve the Minutes of the October 8, 1996 Park Commission Meeting as aincnded. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. (#2) DISCUSSION OF ANTOINE PARK - DAVID BEAL AND SUBCOMMITTEE Beal, who is chair of the subcommittee, reported that he had spoken with Karen Hanson, a neighborhood representative on the subcommittee. Hanson has given no indication of what is preferred for the barn on the park property. It has been estimated that it will cost about $6,500 for demolition and removal of the bam. No estimates has been determined for rehabilitation of the building but Gerhardson said he would investigate this matter. Beal said there are three parts to the bam, which is built of block walls that are in good condition. The storage portion of the bam is in the best condition, while the mid section is in the worst condition. The roof is in need of replacement as well as the fascia boards. McDermott suggested that the storage area of the bam might be used as a warming house. Flint suggested working with the contractor. Beal said Hanson was attempting to contact the other committee members. Gerhardson said he was awaiting a site plan and a list of items requested for the park. Once that information is gained, he suggested the subcommittee meet. Flint encouraged the committee to speak with Barb and Steve King, owners of Landscape Stmctures, regarding the playground equipment. In discussing the time table for work on the park, if was determined that the planning stage would occur over the winter with work beginning in the spring. Support was shown for both playground equipment and a basketball court. It was noted that the ages of the children in the area changes with time and family transitions. The park will be planned in long term needs.