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ORONO PARK COMMISSION - July 7, 1987 <br /> ' : ''. '��. E <br /> ATTENDANCE - Virginia Sweatt, Bruce Kokal, Bob Kost, Lee "�ger, Mariann Kienzler, <br /> "�o�f�CF''��'� and Les Kelley were present. John Gerhardson from the Orono <br /> City staff was also present. Phil Bradley was absent. <br /> APPROVAL - Minutes from the June 2, 1987 Park Commission were approved <br /> OF with attendence being amended to add Lee Urger as present. <br /> MINUTES <br /> LIVINGSTON <br /> TOWER PARK LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS - <br /> The landscape plan for the Livingston Tower Park has been revised <br /> and will be presented to the Orono City Council By Bob Kost. <br /> USER/NEEDS SURVEY - <br /> The council may need to be informed about the study - TOP OF THE LIST ITEM. <br /> ON-GOING AGENDA - <br /> Commission members should be prepared to discuss the followin� items <br /> at the next meeting: <br /> 1. The Park Commission comprehensive plan - Bob Kost reviewed <br /> Part I. sections 8-3 and 8-7 at the July 7th meeting. The <br /> park analysis table will be read and discussed. <br /> 2. Park Promotions - Virginia Sweatt agreed to contact the local <br /> newspaper for setting up submission of articles about the <br /> Orono Parks. <br /> PARK SURVEY-IMPROVEMENT SiJNA4ARY - <br /> 1. Casco skating rink needs a new sign - could also use play <br /> equipment. (see minutes from May 12th meeting) A skating <br /> shelter was also mentioned as a possible addition. <br /> �,,(.�,_�"�. <br /> 2. Lee Antoine skating shelter needs work. <br /> 3. Highwood Nature Trail - very undeveloped. Needs attention. <br /> 4. Bederwood Park - remove unsightly snow fence - replace with a <br /> chain link fence. Also mentioned were - adding a bike trail, <br /> running/fitness trail, and a bridge to connect both parts of <br /> the park. <br /> 5. Hackberry Park - was discussed at the July 27th City Council <br /> meeting - (will discuss in detail.) <br /> 6. Summitt Park - needs enclosures around the chemical toilets- <br /> similar to the one at Bederwood. Also - needs a new sign. <br /> 7. Crystal Bay Playground - trees could be moved to create more space. <br /> ADJOURNMENT - <br /> The meeting was ad�ourned at 9:05 p.m. August ,�, 1987 is the next <br /> scheduled meeting. � <br />