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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 the City could set up a park legacy fund that could be advertised for people who want to <br /> create a legacy. Meyers indicated he would like to keep it simple and inviting so people are not scared <br /> away from donating. <br /> Struve stated it is his belief that post cards were mailed out to all the Orono residents informing them <br /> about the opportunity to donate to the golf course. <br /> Meyers stated the Park Commission could decide on some items that would be more standardized and <br /> that the Public Works Department likely has some catalogues that could be reviewed by the Park <br /> Commission. Meyers stated some examples of recommended donation items could include park benches, <br /> drinking fountains, signs and trash cans, but that he would like to have a specific legacy fund created for <br /> the parks. <br /> Lindahl commented the tour would be very helpful to get an idea of what each park needs. <br /> Meyers stated the list will probably have to be prioritized by the number of people who use the different <br /> parks. Meyers requested the Public Works Director bring some suggested examples to the next Park <br /> Commission meeting. <br /> 11. GEAR WEST TREE PLANTING PROJECT <br /> Struve stated this item involves a promotion that Gear West has approached the City with. Gear West is <br /> going to be running a promotion where if someone purchases a pair of shoes, that person can get a tree or <br /> they will plant one for you. Gear West has asked if the City of Orono would be interested in allowing <br /> them to plant some trees in the parks if the people would like to donate their tree back. Staff felt that <br /> would be okay. Struve noted they will likely be small trees similar to what the DNR gives out so they <br /> may not survive unless they are watered on a regular basis. <br /> Struve stated at Lurton Park there are a couple of park benches that have a couple of donated trees planted <br /> next to them. <br /> Gaffron noted Lurton Park is intended to be a partial open field with a grove of trees. The field has been <br /> seeded with prairie grasses and the open areas likely only get mowed once a year. Gaffron stated the City <br /> may not want to plant a bunch of trees in those areas. <br /> Meyers asked who would plant the trees. <br /> Struve stated to his understanding it would be Gear West. <br /> Berg asked who would water them. <br /> Struve stated Staff does not have enough people to go around and water the trees and that at this point he <br /> does not know the scope of how many trees will be donated to the City. <br /> Meyers stated he would like to see the trees, where they will be planted, and find out who will water <br /> them. Meyers noted an issue that will need to be considered is whether the trees should be planted in <br /> parks that have access to water. Navarre Park has a well and a way to water the plants. Meyers stated <br /> lilacs tend not to require a lot of maintenance and that the Park Commission may want to develop a tree <br /> Page 9 of 10 <br />