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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday,May 5,2014 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Meyers stated these are merely some ideas at this point and that no formal decision by the Park <br /> Commission will be made tonight. Meyers indicated he will let Ms. Englund know that there will be <br /> recognition of some sort that will be determined at a later date. <br /> 3. DISCUSSION ON PARK MAINTENANCE STANDARDS <br /> Meyers stated park maintenance will be an ongoing discussion item for the Park Commission but that he <br /> would first like to discuss the Adopt-A-Park program where each commissioner will be responsible for a <br /> certain number of parks. <br /> 4. COMMISSIONER 'ADOPT-A-PARK' ASSIGNMENTS <br /> Meyers stated Commissioner Berg had suggested the Park Commission go on a tour of the city parks, <br /> which would allow each commissioner to become familiar with the parks. Meyers stated following the <br /> tour each commissioner could choose which parks they would like to monitor. Meyers stated the City <br /> could possibly rent a van to drive the commissioners around. <br /> Gaffron noted the Park Commission has gone on tours previously and that it will likely cost a couple <br /> hundred dollars to rent a van for a few hours. <br /> Meyers stated that would likely be an item that would require City Council approval and that another <br /> option would be to take a couple of personal vehicles and carpool to the various parks. Meyers asked if <br /> the Commissioners have any interest in touring the parks. <br /> Warner stated she would be interested in doing that if it is outside of normal business hours. <br /> Lindahl and Lundblad both concurred that a tour would is a good idea. <br /> Meyers stated the Adopt-A-Park assignments could be done after the tour and that it would be beneficial <br /> to go as a group. Meyers stated any maintenance issues will come down to the question of whether it is a <br /> natural feature or negligence and that a number of the parks in the City are more natural, passive parks. <br /> Gaffron indicated he will check to see whether any funds are available for the vehicle rental. <br /> It was the consensus of the Park Commission to have the tour on a Saturday morning. <br /> Gaffron noted Staff would not be available on the weekends but that they could attend the tour if it is <br /> done during the evening hours. Gaffron stated to his recollection the previous Park Commission went on <br /> the tour during the time their regular meeting was held. Gaffron indicated he would be gone May 28, 29 <br /> and 30. <br /> Struve stated he would be unable to attend if it was held on a Thursday night. <br /> It was the consensus of the Park Commission to hold the tour on Thursday evening, May 29, at 5:00 p.m., <br /> with the group meeting at City Hall. <br /> Page 3 of 10 <br />