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To: Froa: Date: Subject: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrator ca 5891.1 John R. Gerhardson, Fubiic Works Director May 8, 1991 W>' Bedervood Ball Diamond/Orono Baseball Assoc^^ipn v On April 1» 1991 representatives from the Orono B^mI^I 1 Aggociation appeared before the Orono Park Commission for fneir annual review for the use of the baseball diamond at Bederwoo Park as agreed upon by the conditions set forth by the Orono Council on March 1990. At the April meeting OBA requested use of the ball diamond for exclusive use Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to dark beginning in May through June. The adjoining neighbors re<^ested that the OBA be allowed four nights a week Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to dark. The Park Commission approved by a 3-2 vote to allow four days per week, Monday through Thursday. Following that meeting, Gary Larson requested to be on the agenda at the May meeting to discuss the need for the fifth day, Btating that he had talked to Park Commission Member Phil Bradley who suggested allowing them Saturday use of the field. Park Commission Chair Richard Flint stated that he would allow the OBA to be heard again on May 7th due to not having a full Commission in April and because the vote to approve four days vs five days was 3-2. On May 7, 1991 representatives from OBA and the neighbors attended the Park commission meeting and expressed the concerns and understanding as to what should or should not be allowed. After discussion, the Park Commission approved 7-1 to allow OBA to use the ball diamond Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to dark and Saturdays for up to two games beginning at 10:00 a.m. The neighbors are questioning the authority of the Commission to allow the Saturday use and are requesting to be heard by the City Council. 1