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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARKS COMMISSION <br />Monday, September 8, 2015 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Bryce Johnson reported he did have a meeting with the Orono Baseball Association at Bederwood. The <br />Association will be approaching the City with some suggestions for repairs. Johnson noted the <br />concession building is owned by the City but it has a nice base of block that could potentially be used for <br />something else. <br />Edwards stated it could be used for bleachers. <br />Meyers stated in his view the building is an invitation to vandalism, and that if there is no objection from <br />the Orono Baseball Association, he would recommend authorizing the removal of the building but leaving <br />the concrete pad. <br />Bryce Johnson stated it would be good to consult with the Baseball Association since they might want to <br />use it for storage. <br />Meyers asked Bryce to discuss the structure with the Orono Baseball Association but inform them that the <br />Parks Commission would prefer not to have any permanent structures at the park. <br />Edwards recommended the Parks Commission look at the park comprehensively before making a final <br />decision on the building. <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />The Parks Commission reviewed the minutes from the August 13 work session and directed that those <br />minutes be attached to the minutes from tonight's meeting. <br />Meyers stated he would like to set up a work session to discuss 2016 priorities and a Hennepin County <br />grant program for park improvements and equipment. Meyers stated the Parks Commission could <br />possibly purchase some soccer nets or construct a sand volleyball court on Sandy Beach, both of which <br />are very inexpensive. S %4*K,% `'� <br />Meyers asked whether the Park Commissioners felt there is a desire to have a volleyball court &&and3L- <br />Beach. Meyers stated in his view they have a pretty good chance of getting grants for the items and asked <br />whether the Parks Commission is interested in pursuing the grants. <br />Ruegemer stated in her view pursuing the grants is a big idea. <br />Brenda Johnson asked if a dog park would qualify for a grant. <br />Meyers stated his understanding of the grants is that they are more for sports -related items. <br />Brenda Johnson stated the Parks Commission should review the City's trail plan yearly since one of their <br />responsibilities is to decide where trails are needed. Johnson stated the Parks Commission should also <br />develop a trails policy. <br />Meyers noted at the last meeting the Parks Commission requested a copy of the trail plan from Mike <br />Gaffron and that they will need to obtain that. <br />Page 10 of 12 <br />