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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON JULY 7,1997 QR AF ^ <br />(#2) OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD BIKE TRAIL UPDATE <br />Gsppa reported that the tnke trail haa been paved to the student center. Some restoration <br />and seedily is still required. The Council has rejected the bids for the last section as a <br />result of a daHenger to the process regarding an addendum. It will be rebid in 1988, <br />'!^ch will allow the City to know the plans being considered for the school property. <br />Henn^in Paries will also be constructixig their section of the trail next year. <br />Wilson asked if the DNR grant money has been received. Gappa said the mon^r not <br />yet been received but shall be when the last trail connection is madf <br />McDermott questioned fencing placed along the trail south of Kghwjty 12 on Old Crystal <br />Road. Gappa said the particular fencing was a resuh of an easement agreement <br />(#3) PARK DEVELOPMENT PLANNING/MAINTENANCE <br />Wilson noted that the Commission will regularly review the paric plans. Gappa will update <br />the progress being made at each park and hs maintenance each month <br />A. ANTOINE <br />Gappa reported that the playground equipment should arrive shortly. Site <br />preparation will take place when that occurs. Completion of the improvements <br />sh(^d occur in ea^ August. Gappa will call and check on the antidpated date of <br />arrival for the equipment. G^pa indicated that the neighbors have asked that a <br />portion of a garage be saved and doors removed. Gappa and Paric Comnusaonen <br />agreed that all of the buildings will be removed as planned. <br />B. CRYSTALBAY <br />The poor condition of the fields was noted during the Park Tour. Gappa rq>orted <br />that a contractor had extra black dirt he donated for use at the park. The City hji» <br />agreed to pay for spreading of the 2,000-3,000 yards of dirt. Wilson questioned <br />whether the dirt wfll be seeded. Gappa said dormant seeding and mulching will be <br />done in the fall. Commissioners asked that something be done now. White <br />suggested seeding now with rye. Gappa said he would attempt to put some type <br />of seeding on the dirt. <br />8