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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday, September 5,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Edwards reported the initial round of tree removal and invasive weed spraying has been completed. <br /> Edwards indicated there will likely be some additional spraying and perhaps a controlled burn. Seeding <br /> of the area will occur next spring. <br /> Meyers commented there are a number more trees to be removed, and if the Public Works Department <br /> has the time,they can do it,but that it is difficult to maintain a timeline since they do the work when they <br /> have the time. Meyers stated he would like to get the project done, especially if there is money available <br /> to do it. <br /> SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> 8. COMMISSIONERS UPDATES <br /> Navarre Park Grant <br /> Ruegemer reported she and Commissioner Williams are working on a grant for a sports court at <br /> Navarre Park and that there is a lot of support for the project from different community members. The <br /> grant needs to be submitted by November 6. <br /> Meyers asked if the City Council will partner with the Parks Commission on this project. <br /> Edwards stated when the grant is applied for,the City Council will need to adopt a resolution saying it <br /> will contribute their portion of the costs. <br /> Meyers noted that will need to be done prior to submittal of the grant. <br /> Ruegemer stated the project has to be completed prior to the City receiving the funds. <br /> Rief recommended the supporting documentation from the City Council be submitted with the grant <br /> request. <br /> Use of City Fields <br /> Williams reported she and Commissioner Davis met with Police Chief Farniok to discuss public use of <br /> the City's parks and open space and reserving the various fields. Williams stated she wanted to <br /> understand from the police department's point of view what they currently do, what is currently in place, <br /> and how much surveillance or active interaction they have. Williams stated there currently is a special <br /> permit required for some events and that they will need to figure out how to handle multiple reservations <br /> by the soccer team, for example,which will be a separate application process. <br /> Meyers noted the flag football application brought this about. <br /> Page 13 of 14 <br />