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MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 26, 1990 LITTLE LEAGUE/BEDERWOOD PARK CONTINUED park. Grabek also felt that those persons involved with the OBA who volunteered their time for the benefit of children deserved the support of the Council. Grabek said I can't think of any better way to use our park resources than for our children. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Callahan, to accept the proposal of the Park Commission with the exclusion of voting against the concession stand. There should be fencing, dugouts, bleachers and a concession stand that is constructed with the input of the City staff so that it is suitable for the Park. The t rk will be inspected on a yearly basis and the City maintains the right to cancel OBA's use of the Park if there is just cause to do so. The OBA should be given a three year term to use the Park. The remova' of structures constructed by the OBA shall occur if it is so deemed by the Council. The s::oreboards should be kept to a minimum visual impact and there shall be no electric scoreboards, no PA system, nor will any advertising be allowed anywhere on the premises. The OBA will have use of the field one hour before game time, 4 nights a week. If the number of nights is to increase next year, that should be part of the annual review. Security can be provided to keep ATV's, etc. from damaging the field, but should not prohibit anyone from using the field wt-en it is not being used by the OBA. Councilmember Goetten reiterated that this use must be monitored carefully and be thoroughly reviewed in one year. Goetten also informed the OBA that this was their last opportunity to present all of the information as to their plans for the field. Goetten said that she would approve nothing additional beyond what was proposed this evening. Mayor Grabek further added that there should be one set of bleachers and that there be no PA system. Councilmember Callahan thought that this was a reasonable compromise with the matter being reviewed each year. Callahan said that he is opposed to the long term use cpf Bederwood Park for this purpose. Callahan said that he is concerned about the concession stand becoming an attractive nuisance and thought that it should be wa«-ched carefully. Callahan said that as part of the annual review, he would like the OBA to provide information showing lat steps are being taken toward the goal of moving to the School property. Councilmember Callahan said that he had received numerous phone calls and letters regarding thi. issue. Callahan was impressed by the attitude of both side and the way in which they presented the pertinent facts to th Council. Motion, Ayes-4, Nays-0, Motion passed. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public comments presented this evening. - 11 -