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ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR AUGUST 4, 1997 <br /> ATTENDANCE <br /> The Park Commission met on the above date with the following members present: Chair Susan <br /> Wilson, Commissioners Van Erickson, Peter Welles, James White and Andrew McDermott. <br /> Commissioners Sherokee Ilse and David Beal were absent. The following represented City staff: <br /> City Planner/Zoning Administrator Elizabeth Van Zomeren,Director of Public Services Greg Gappa <br /> and Recorder Carole Haseman. The meeting was called to order by Chair Wilson at 7:23 p.m. <br /> Chair Wilson requested that all Commissioners notify Greg Gappa when they are unable to attend <br /> Park Commission meetings so it can be determined if a quorum will be present. A reminder will be <br /> noted on the agenda. <br /> (#1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 7, 1997 <br /> Erickson noted a correction on Page 8 in the first paragraph. The year 1988 should read 1998. <br /> Welles moved, McDermott seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Park Commission Meeting of <br /> July 7, 1997 as corrected. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br /> Gappa introduced Brad Bressler,the planning intern, from Mankato State who is presently working <br /> for the City of Orono. <br /> (#2) PARK MAINTENANCE/PLANNING <br /> Wilson asked members to give a list of capital improvements to McDermott who will add it to the <br /> capital improvement inventory list for each park. <br /> Antoine - Gappa said the playground equipment is in the warehouse and work will begin next week. <br /> The buildings will be taken down first before the contractor places the equipment and work should <br /> be completed by the end of the month. Van Zomeren suggested a grand opening be scheduled in <br /> September. McDermott suggested lowering the perimeter posts to a uniform maximum height of <br /> 2-3'. He explained the purpose of the posts are meant to keep cars from driving into the park. Gappa <br /> stated he would have the posts fixed. <br /> Crystal Bay - Gappa explained they are waiting for the contractor to finish putting black dirt over <br /> the clay before seeding the area. Erickson said the installation of a sprinkler system had been <br /> suggested in the past. Gappa said more faucets could be installed. After some discussion, Gappa <br /> was asked to investigate the cost of installing a sprinkler system using the same contractor who will <br /> be installing a system at the Orono Golf Course. Figures will be presented to Council at the August <br /> 25th meeting. <br /> 1 <br />