[FLINK-8719] Add module description for flink-contrib to clarify its …

…purpose This closes apache#5537.
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+## Purpose of this module
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+`flink-contrib` is a staging/incubating area for new modules while the community evaluates 
+how they are received by users and whether there will be commitment to maintain them in long term.