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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday,July 7,2014 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 9. MONTHLY MEETINGS <br /> Meyers stated the City has not had any success at recruiting additional members to the Park Commission <br /> and that he would propose setting the number at five with any new applicants being appointed as <br /> alternates. <br /> Berg moved,Meyers seconded,to set the number of positions on the Park Commission at five and <br /> that any new applicants would be alternates. VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 0. <br /> Meyers stated in his view having meetings every other month is too long and that he would like to see it <br /> occur on a monthly basis until more of the loose ends are taken care of. <br /> Berg stated given the fact that there has not been a Park Commission for a few years as well as the <br /> number of items the Park Commission is currently looking at, it would be better to meet once a month. <br /> Berg stated it is easier to cancel a meeting and that it can always be changed once these items are dealt <br /> with. <br /> Lindahl asked if the meetings would be in addition to the tours and other events. <br /> Meyers stated he is only aware of the upcoming park tour and that he does not envision a lot of extra <br /> meetings. Meyers noted the boat landings will also need to be included in the park tour. <br /> Lindahl indicated she would be willing to try it. Lindahl stated she did accept the position on the Park <br /> Commission knowing that it would only be meeting every other month. Lindahl stated she has the sense <br /> that there is a lot of history that has been forgotten. <br /> Berg stated reviewing the Comprehensive Plan would be helpful in gaining a better understanding of the <br /> parks. <br /> Lindahl moved,Meyers seconded,to hold a Park Commission meeting every month starting in <br /> August. <br /> Gaffron noted a new public works director has not yet been hired and that the intent of the City Council <br /> was for Staff and the public works director to share work on the Park Commission. Gaffron stated it is <br /> also a busy time for the Planning Commission and that he may not have the time available to deal with <br /> another meeting every month. Gaffron noted it takes him approximately four to six hours to compile the <br /> packet for the Park Commission. <br /> Berg asked if the park commissioners could help compile the packets. <br /> Gaffron stated the items that Staff needs to do is gathering the information together from the various <br /> sources and proofreading the minutes. Gaffron stated he is not sure the City has the Staff time to devote <br /> to a monthly meeting. <br /> Page 9 of 11 <br />