09-07-1993 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 � ATTENDANCE The Park Commission met on the above date with the following members present: Dick Flint, Robert Howells, Sherokee Ilse, Susan Wilson, Lili McMillan and Jim White. Alex Vongries was absent. John Gerhardson, Public Works Director and Carole Haseman, Recorder represented City staff. Randy Bosma and Steve Carlson represented the Orono Baseball Association. Councilmember JoEllen Hurr v��s present. Martha Hurr was also present. Chair Flint called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. (#1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES McMillan asked for a correction on page 6, 4th paragraph from the bottom. It should read Lot C could be sold as one lot for development. It was moved by Howells, seconded by Wilson, to approve the minutes as amended of the August 3, 1993 Park Commission meeting. Ayes 6, nays 0. (#2) WILDFLOWER SEEDING AT FRENCH CREEK PARK; NAME OF PARK Wilson explained the seeding program will begin the first week of October. Because the work cannot be done in-house, it will be more expensive. Wes Bendickson has been hired to do the plowin� and Ron Bowen will do the planting. Chair Flint mentioned the Council's surprise regarding the additional cost of the project. Councilmember Jabbour had offered his help to do the plowing. Wilson said she would check with Jabbour if he has the necessary equipment. It was suggested that Public Works begin work yet this fall to prepare the area for next year. She asked Gerhardson if the weir is holding. Gerhardson responded positively and preparation work would begin in the area this fall. Wilson suggested getting some involvement from Girl Scouts as a conservation project. They could help clean up the site, tend the trail, gather and spread seeds. It could be made into a cornmunity project. Gerhardson relayed information he received from a Cub Scout group expressing an interest in the project. Chair Flint noted it might be better to use only one group per project. 1