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� . <br /> � <br /> ORONO PARR COMMISSION, JANUARY 5, 1987 <br /> ATTENDANCE <br /> Terry Morse, Lee Erger, Mariann Kienz ler and Bob Kost were <br /> present. John Gerhardson from the Orono City staff was also <br /> present. <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> ApprovaY of minutes from the December l, 1986 Park Commission <br /> meeting was postponed until the February 2, 1987 meeting. <br /> PARR LANDSCAPING ESTIMATE <br /> Bob Kost indicated that the estimated cost for landscape <br /> improvements at Livinqston Tower Park could range between <br /> $6, 000 and 7 , 000, based on the current concept plan. Kost <br /> will meet with John Gerhardson to prepare a bid proposal. <br /> ART CENTER SCULPTURE DONATION REQIIEST <br /> Terry Morse reported that the Art Center was not interested <br /> in donating a scuYpture to the City for the Livingston Tower <br /> Park. The Art Center expressed interest in heYping the Park <br /> Commission to prepare a "request for design proposal " from <br /> area sculptors. Commissioners discussed the use of the <br /> "Lions Club" donation for the commissioning of the art piece. <br /> Dicsussion W�11 be continued at next meeting. <br /> AGENDA/TOPIC ORGANIZER SHEET <br /> Terry Morse presented an organizational tooY which he <br /> developed. The chart allows for the recording and tracking <br /> of various agenda items throughout their various stages over <br /> time. The Commissioners discussed the use of the system and <br /> unanimously agreed to adopt it. The following items were <br /> placed on the 1987 agenda : Hackberry Park Skating Rink <br /> request, Livingston Tower Park �andscape improvements, park <br /> sculpture commission award, park inspection procedure, park <br /> maintenance schedule, Comprehensive Plan review, strategic <br /> planning, park promotion/recognition campaign, bike/hike <br /> trail system. Agenda was unanimously approved. <br /> PARRS PROMOTION <br /> Discussion was held regarding various ways to increase pub�ic <br /> knowledge and use of Orono parks. Items suggested: publish <br /> stories about parks and Park Commission in local paper, <br /> develop signs indicating parks, install park name signs in <br /> aI1 parks. Mariann KienzYer volunteered to write first <br /> article on parks with ice skating facilities. Discussion <br /> will be continued at next meeting. <br /> 1 <br />