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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION ^ <br />MEETING HELD ON JULY 7, 1997 4 <br />(#2) OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD BIKE TRAIL UPDATE <br />Gappa reported that the bike trail has been paved to the student center. Some restoradon <br />and seeding is still required. The Council has rejected the bids for the last section as a <br />result of a challenger to the process regarding an addendum. It will be rebid in 198S, <br />which will allow the Chy to know the plans being considered for the school property. <br />Hennq)in Parks will also be constructing their section of the trail next year. <br />"Wilson asked if the DNR grant money has been received. Gappa said the money has not <br />yet been received but shall be when the last trail connection is made. <br />McDermott questioned fencing placed along the trail south of HighwsQr 12 on Old Crystal <br />Road. Chq)pa said the particular fencing was a result 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 beiqg made at each park and hs maintenance each month. <br />A. ANTOINE <br />Gappa reported that the playground equipment should arrive shortly. She <br />preparation will take place when that occurs. Completion of the improvements <br />should occur in early August. Gappa wll call and check on the antidpated date of <br />arri\^ for the equipment. Gappa mdicated that the ndghbors have asked that a <br />portion of a garage be saved and doors removed. Gappa and Park Commistionen <br />agreed that all of the buildings will be removed as planned. <br />B. CRYSTAL BAY <br />The poor condition of the fields was noted during the Park Tour. Gaj^ rqx>rted <br />that a contractor had extra black dirt he donated for use at the park. The Chy has <br />agreed to pay for spreading of the 2,000-3,000 yards of dirt. Wilson questioned <br />whether the dirt will be se^ed. Gappa said dormant seeding and mulcfaing wili be <br />done in the fall. Commistioners ask^ that something be done now. White <br />suggested seeding now with rye. Gappa said he would attenqrt to put some type <br />of seeding on the dirt. <br />* * % <br />8 <br />I