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OR�NO PARK COMMISSIQN MEETING <br /> MINi1TES FOR MAY 1. 1995 <br /> ATTENDANCE <br /> The Park Commission met on the above date with the following members presezrt: Chair <br /> Richard Flint, Lili McMillan, Sherokee Ilse, Robert Howells, and James White, who <br /> arrived at 7:30 p.m. Susan Wilsvn was absent. Representing Staff were Public Works <br /> Director John Gerhardson and Recorder Sherry Frost. Chair Flint called the rneeting to <br /> order at 7:24 p.m. <br /> (#1)APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 1995 PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING <br /> This item was tabled by Chair F1int ta allow for correctic�ns to be made to the minutes. <br /> (#2)OPEN SPACE PLANNING QUESTIDNNAIRE <br /> John Gerhardson asked the members of the Park Commission to peruse the Open Space <br /> Worksheet and retarn the worksheet to City Administrator Moorse when completed. <br /> (#3)CRYSTAL BAY PLAYGRUITND <br /> McMillan presented a worksheet on ihe cast breakdown for the playground. A 3-rail <br /> split-rail fen�e made ofmountain hardwood is recommended. This wood is considered <br /> more durable than other woods, having a capacity for not splinterin�, and comes with a 20 <br /> year warranty. The cost af the fence is $3,000. The contractor is Sterling Fence. Fiint <br /> voiced his concern with the use of this type af fencing as his experience is one of easy <br /> breaka�e. This problem should be eliminated by the type of waod used with locust posts <br /> and oak rails. <br /> The plantings along the fenceway are reported to cost $4,004, and will consist of such <br /> plantings as gray dagwood, black chokecherry, spirea,junipers, barberry, and ot-namental <br /> trees. Some trees will be transplanted farm the Orono Golf Club. <br /> Two srytes of benches were discussed. The chosen bench cost $904 and $300 for <br /> insta.11ation into concrete. <br /> The playground equipment cost is $8100. This does not inc(ude the ADA eyuipped <br /> proposed to install at a later date, consistir�g of one swing, one superscoop and rubber <br /> surFace. Randi Carlson nated that she knew of no chi}dren requiring this type of <br /> ec�uipinent in the neighborhood. The ADA equipment allaws disabled children a "like- <br /> sensation" when using this type vf equipment. The original tire swin�with an estimated <br /> five years of life left will be used alang with the existing swing set. <br /> 1 <br />