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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday,May 5,2014 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 10. DONATION POLICY DISCUSSION <br /> Meyers stated the City currently has no formal policy in place to accept a donation. Meyers noted the <br /> Park Commission packet contains some information on what other cities do. <br /> Lindahl stated other than what she mentioned previously, she does not really have any input on it. <br /> Warner stated she likes the idea of using benches and other peripheral items for donations. Warner <br /> commented donations are a good way for the City to obtain some really nice equipment. <br /> Berg stated she concurs with Commissioner Warner and that a list of suggested items for donation should <br /> be created. <br /> Meyers stated it might be beneficial to have a list of items, but that he also feels that it might be better to <br /> have a policy that accepts any type of donation. Meyers stated donations of plants involve issues with <br /> replacement and upkeep. <br /> Meyers stated Orono is a very affluent community and donations can range from small to very large. <br /> Meyers stated he would like to work with individual donors on specific donations but that the City could <br /> also have a list of standard items that could be donated that require little to no maintenance. Meyers <br /> commented other individuals might like to leave a legacy by donating money to Orono parks. <br /> Meyers asked if the City currently has a separate donation fund for parks or whether it all goes into the <br /> City's General Fund. <br /> Gaffron stated the most recent dedicated fund that has been created was for donations for the golf course <br /> but to his knowledge the City does not have a separate fund for donations to the park. <br /> Meyers stated he likes the idea of a separate fund for park donations. <br /> Berg stated there needs to be a budget and that the Park Commission currently does not have one. <br /> Struve stated there is a budget for parks but it is currently allocated for garbage pickup and mowing, with <br /> additional funds for other items not currently available. <br /> Meyers stated if there are any pressing needs,the Park Commission could approach the City Council to <br /> obtain funds. <br /> Struve noted the Public Works Department has a storm water enterprise fund that could be used if there <br /> are pressing issues with storm water but that there is a limited amount of money available at the present <br /> time for the parks. <br /> Berg commented in her view it is important to have a separate park fund. <br /> Page 8 of 10 <br />