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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday,May 5,2014 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Warner asked where the plaque would be located. <br /> Meyers noted the original proposal dealt with a memorial stone being placed at the park. Meyers asked if <br /> Commissioner Lindahl was thinking about having the plaque listing the names located at City Hall. <br /> Lindahl indicated she was contemplating a plaque that would merely list the names of the donors. <br /> Warner stated if Ms. Englund was interested in having a memorial at the Navarre Park,they could <br /> perhaps have a little marker or name plate under the planting similar to what Noerenberg Park does. <br /> Meyers stated one option that he discussed with Ms. Englund was planting two of the Paul's Glory Hostas <br /> in front of the lilacs. Meyers stated a small plaque could be placed in front of the hostas that simply <br /> would say Paul's Glory, which would be very nondescript. <br /> Berg stated she would prefer to see the recognition in the park, but that her only concern is that plaques <br /> located in the ground could be removed. <br /> Struve concurred that that is one issue that would need to be considered. Struve stated in his role as the <br /> Public Works Director, he will look at all the negative aspects of an issues but he does that so the Park <br /> Commission will have all the facts before they make their decisions. Struve noted people need to drive to <br /> Noerenberg Park and that it is closed at night whereas Orono's city parks tend to be open all night long. <br /> Struve stated unless those types of things are fastened down, they do disappear or get vandalized. <br /> Berg asked if he has seen anything in other parks that could perhaps be used in Orono. <br /> Struve stated there is a bike rack in Navarre with a small placard fastened to it, which has not been <br /> removed or vandalized. Struve stated the more secure something is, the harder it is to remove. <br /> Meyers noted there is a wooden sign that says Navarre Playground at the entrance to the park and that <br /> perhaps a plaque within the sign could be an option. Meyers stated the sign is located on the ground and <br /> fastened down. Meyers stated in the past at the Navarre Park people have donated plants, park benches, <br /> and a drinking fountain. Meyers stated additional plaques could be added for any other donations, which <br /> may be a good option. <br /> Lundblad stated he is familiar with the signs at the parks and that he was thinking the plaque would either <br /> have to go on the post or the back side of the sign since there is not a lot of room given the lettering on the <br /> sign. <br /> Meyers indicated he is thinking of a small plaque. <br /> Lundblad stated the posts are either 6" x 6" or 6"x 8". <br /> Meyers stated it would have to be in scale with the sign and that having it consolidated in one place would <br /> make it easier for everyone. Meyers stated it would also be consistent throughout the city. <br /> Berg commented there will be people who will want to make a donation to a specific park and that they <br /> will likely want their name at that specific park. <br /> Page 2 of 10 <br />