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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 /> been performed at Hackberry Park, Bederwood Park,Antoine Park, and Livingston Park. Edwards stated <br /> the ice rinks at Hackberry Park and Crystal Bay Park have been flooded for the winter. <br /> Edwards stated Staff in the Public Works Department has been advised to perform tree trimming at the <br /> parks when weather permits. Edwards requested the Commissioners notify him if they notice any brush <br /> or other items at any of the parks that need to be addressed. <br /> Meyers stated he appreciates the work that has been done so far and that it is nice to know the work will <br /> be completed in an orderly fashion. <br /> Pesek stated it is his understanding the City is not cutting down any ash trees yet,and asked whether the <br /> City plans to do anything to address the Emerald Ash borer. <br /> Edwards stated the City decided last year not to do anything with the Emerald Ash Borer and that it is <br /> probably something that will need to be revisited annually. <br /> Edwards stated he has provided each Commissioner with a 3-ring binder containing various documents <br /> that may be helpful to them on the parks but that he did not include the donation policy since that has not <br /> been finalized. <br /> Meyers commented the 3-ring binders are very helpful and will help the new commissioners. <br /> Edwards stated if any of the Commissioners did not receive a packet from him last week,to please let him <br /> know. <br /> SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> 6. DONATION POLICY <br /> Bryce Johnson noted the Park Commission discussed this item at the work session and that they reviewed <br /> a template from Three Rivers and Minnetonka for possible inclusion in Orono's donation policy. Johnson <br /> stated Commissioners Lindahl,Rueggemer and himself have looked through the draft and that there are <br /> perhaps one or two things that should be changed. <br /> Johnson stated as it relates to the very first paragraph,there was a discussion regarding the use of the <br /> phrase"assist the City in replacing or adding to park amenities." Johnson stated a donation policy is to <br /> provide guidance for someone that is giving or doing something. <br /> Meyers stated in his view the policy is to encourage people to help a park in need but that it may imply <br /> the park is neglected. <br /> Bryce Johnson suggested using the phrase"enhance our parks." <br /> Meyers suggested remembering a loved one by enhancing a park or enhance a park might be more <br /> palatable. <br /> Rueggemer suggested the phrase"remember a loved one by enhancing a park." <br /> Page 8 of 11 <br />