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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD :-IAY 13, 1991 <br />ir <br />r <br />■ <br />r <br />t <br />Av <br />r<. . <br />(I18)beoerhood park continued <br />recommendation in its entirety. Mayor P'-iterson nDted that she <br />served on the Parx Commission at the time Bederwood Park was <br />being developed. At that time, there was a desire to have a <br />Little Leagae field within the City of Orono. Tt was intended <br />that Baderwood Park would fulfill that naed. She said, "I agree <br />with statements made by Councilmember Butler. I believe that <br />this is what we, as Orono residents, can contribute to OBA." <br />Goettan urged the neighbors and 03A to continue working together <br />toward the permanent solution. All voted aye. Motion passed. <br />Weldon Dunn expressed concern regarding parking that is now <br />occurring on the east side of Stubbs Bay Road. <br />Goetten stated that she too has bean concerned about the <br />nafety problem with the parking situation, and ar.ked John <br />Gerhardson to review the area again for a possible solution. <br />Jabbour commented tliat playing baseball in the Park is <br />appropriate as long as such a use does not totally dominate the <br />Park. He said. "This is supposed to be something fun for the <br />entire community, not a win/lose situation. I also urge both <br />parties to work toward a mutually beneficial solution. I do <br />think Council should send a message to OBA that there is a time <br />pressure for finding an alternate site." <br />Charlie Kelley asked if it would be appropriate for the City <br />of Orono to get involved with acquiring land for a community <br />playing field facility. <br />Dick Flint stated that Baderwood Park is a neighborhood <br />park, and not a community playfield. He note*, that the Park <br />Commission is working to develop a community playfield at the <br />School, and has worked with the School District toward that goal. <br />He informed Council that the proposal they have before them, <br />drafted by Gary Larson, has been presented to tha School Board. <br />(#19)LAKB OSB COMMITTEE <br />It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to <br />accept the information presented. All vot<2d aye. Motion <br />passed. <br />(#20)CITY COMMUNICATIONS <br />It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Goetten, to table this <br />item until the May 28th meeting, and direct Staff to place it on <br />the agenda so it will be discussed earlier in the meeting. <br />Goetten asked that Staff prepare a written communication to the <br />residents informing them of Council's vote on the facilities site <br />selection. All voted aye. Motion passed. <br />- 18 -