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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, March 2, 2015 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />restricts the number of pages that can be used and that she is not sure what the City's capabilities are. <br />Levang suggested the Public Works Director determine the City's capabilities. <br />Meyer stated creating a separate website for the parks might be one option, but that until the Public <br />Works Director meets with the City Administrator, they will not know if that is the way to go. <br />Bryce Johnson suggested the company who designed the website originally also be contacted. Johnson <br />stated as more and more companies use apps, websites may someday become obsolete, and that the Park <br />Commission should perhaps look at those as well. <br />Berg stated Commissioners Ruegemer and Johnson could also speak with someone from Wayzata about <br />their website. Berg concurred that the Park Commission should have a work session on this and that it is <br />going to take time to get everything accomplished. Berg stated she was very impressed with what has <br />been presented so far <br />Meyer stated he is also intrigued with the app concept. Meyer suggested Commissioners Ruegemer and <br />Johnson speak with the Public Works Director and then let him know when they are ready to hold a work <br />session. <br />5a. APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIR TO THE PARK COMMISSION <br />Meyer recommended Jan Berg be appointed vice chair to the Park Commission. Meyer stated in his view <br />it is important to have a vice chair in the event he is unable to attend a meeting. Meyer noted Jan Berg <br />has a lot of experience with the City. <br />Brenda Johnson moved, Ruegemer seconded, to recommend to the City Council that Jan Berg be <br />appointed Vice Chair of the Park Commission. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0, Berg Abstained. <br />STAFF REPORTS <br />6. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER UPDATE <br />Edwards stated the Public Works Department has continued to clean up the parks. Edwards noted the <br />trees placed on the map represent the parks where tree trimming has been performed. The Public Works <br />Department has also performed snow removal in the parking lots and trails over the past couple of <br />months. <br />Edwards indicated he is hopeful the City will be able to execute the contract tree trimming early next <br />week as long as road restrictions do not go in place. Edwards stated they will be performing tree <br />trimming within the right-of-ways as well. <br />Berg asked what happened on Old Beach Road. <br />Edwards indicated the Public Works Department installed a gate at the end of Uld beach .Koad where it <br />used to connect to County Road 19. Edwards indicated pedestrians can still walk or bike in between the <br />gate to access the trail but that someone will not be able to get a motorized vehicle through it. Edwards <br />stated Old Beach Trail used to be a through road and then approximately 15 years ago it was changed to a <br />cul-de-sac. <br />Page 10 of 12 <br />