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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday,July 7,2014 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Mack stated he would concur with Mr. Gaffron's comments and that the Park Commission is not typically <br /> under the Planning Department but is usually under the auspices of Public Works,which would be the <br /> right place for Staff support. <br /> Mack stated he would look at the rip-rap on Carman that was discussed earlier, and if work was done that <br /> was not authorized by the City, Staff will look into that. <br /> Meyers stated he likes the idea of having someone from the Public Works Department be associated with <br /> the Park Commission and attend the meetings. Meyers stated he would like to vote on the motion and let <br /> the City Council decide. <br /> Lindahl stated she is hesitant to approve the motion since it involves more work for Staff. <br /> Meyers stated it might perhaps be better to have the input of the full Park Commission and that perhaps <br /> they should defer action on it until later. <br /> The above motion was withdrawn. <br /> Lindahl asked if it would be better to have a special meeting once in a while rather than a regular monthly <br /> meeting. <br /> Meyers stated the City Council could call a special meeting of the Park Commission if necessary. <br /> Meyers stated he would also encourage the Park Commission to review the Comprehensive Plan, which is <br /> available on the City's website as well as previous park minutes. <br /> McMillan stated the Park Commission could also set up a work session to work on things like the park <br /> maintenance standards. <br /> Berg asked why the meetings are at 7:00. <br /> McMillan stated the meetings could be scheduled earlier if the Park Commission chooses. <br /> Gaffron indicated he could be available as early as 5:00. <br /> Berg stated she would recommend moving the Park Commission meeting time up. <br /> McMillan suggested asking the rest of the Park Commission for their input prior to a decision being <br /> made. <br /> 10. OTHER <br /> Gaffron noted City Code says that the Park Commission is to be composed of seven members who serve <br /> staggered three year terms. The director of public services and one council member shall be members of <br /> the Commission ex officio and without vote and are in addition to the seven member Commission. <br /> Gaffron stated the Park Commission can make the recommendation to the City Council to reduce it to <br /> five members but that it technically would require a code change. <br /> Page 10 of 11 <br />