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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,January 5,2015 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Meyers stated the locations and prices are for this point in time and may change in the future. <br /> Edwards stated the policy will probably have to be revisited every two or three years. <br /> Bryce Johnson asked whether the Park Commission wants to list specific items for each park. <br /> Edwards noted the site inventory is from 1997, which is the last time it was done, and that it would be <br /> nice if the list were updated. <br /> Meyers stated he would like to leave that language out of the document, and that once the inventory is <br /> done,the Public Works Director could have that list. <br /> Bryce Johnson stated in his view most people will have a specific location in mind. Johnson <br /> recommended the prices be included in the next draft. <br /> Meyers stated the policy is close to being final and asked whether the Park Commission could make a <br /> motion approving certain amendments to the donation policy which then can be sent to the City Council <br /> without the need for it to come back before the Park Commission. <br /> Levang stated they could do that if the Commissioners feel this is a good draft with just some minor <br /> tweaking being required. <br /> Bryce Johnson stated his understanding of the changes include substituting the words"enhance a park" <br /> rather than"help a park,"and including Staff's cost estimates in the TPDs, minus the concrete pads, and <br /> then removal of the language about parks that need additions. <br /> Rueggemer stated she likes the current wording of a park in need. <br /> Levang stated it sounds as if the City has been neglectful and that she would rather have positive language <br /> that conveys the impression that the parks are being enhanced. Levang stated she can see it being <br /> interpreted as if the parks have been neglected. <br /> Brenda Johnson stated enhancing the park helps to make people feel good about themselves rather than <br /> simply making a repair. <br /> Edwards suggested the language"enhance your favorite park." <br /> Rueggemer stated she did not see it as a negative but that she understands what the other commissioners <br /> are saying. <br /> Meyers moved,Brenda Johnson seconded,to refer the park donation policy to the City Council for <br /> approval following some minor editing by Commissioner Bryce Johnson and Chair Meyers <br /> consistent with the discussion had by the Park Commission. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> 7. FUTURE WORK SESSION DATE AND PROPOSED TOPICS: <br /> Page 10 of 11 <br />