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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 1992 <br />ATTENDANCE 7:06 P.M. <br />The Park Commission met on the above date with the following <br />members present: Acting Chairperson Aiex Vongries, Susan Wilson, <br />Phil Bradley and Robert Howells. Lili McMillan arrived at 7:28 p.m. <br />Dick Flint arrived at 8:10 p.m. Sherokae I Ise arrived at 8:35 p.m. <br />The foiiowing represented the City staff: John Gerhardson, Pubiic <br />Works Director; and Terl Naab, Recorder. <br />(#1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />Vongries suggested changes to Page 3, Paragraph 5, and to Page 5, <br />Paragraph 7. <br />It was moved by WlIson, seconded by Howe I s, to approve the minutes <br />of the November 2, 1992 Park Commission meeting as amended. Ayes <br />4, nays 0. <br />(#2) ORONO BASEBALL ASSOCIATION <br />Gary Larson, President of OBA, reported OBA has met with the Mapie <br />Plain Counci i on November 25th to present their idea to use the <br />basebai I f ieid adjacent to the ’"Town Team" field. He noted the <br />presentation was received favorably. The next step will be to <br />present it to the Maple Plain Park Commission. <br />Bradley asked when the field could be expected to be completed for <br />use. <br />Larson stated, If approved, they would commence constructing the <br />field in the spring and it would be ready for use In the 1994 <br />season. He added, OBA would like to move from Bederwood to the new <br />site the dugouts, the concession stand, and the fence if it is <br />deemed cost effective. <br />Wilson asked if Larson felt it feasible to accomplish the goals of <br />the fund raiser and asked how much they needed for the project. <br />Larson felt it was feasible and noted they would need approximately <br />$20,000. <br />Bradley asked if the one field in Maple Plain would handle the <br />projected population needs. <br />Larson explained one field can handle a 16 team league and <br />currently they hav * 5 teams. <br />Bradley asked if OBA is no longer pursuing the site across from the <br />Orono High School.