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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,January 4,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Council Member Levang suggested he let Mr. Edwards know when he is ready for the plants, who could <br /> then contact the Park Commission. <br /> Hutton thanked the Park Commission for their assistance and support of this project. <br /> Meyers moved,Berg seconded,to conceptually approve Will Hutton's Eagle Scout project at Marie <br /> Antoine Park. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> None <br /> CHAIRMAN'S REPORT <br /> 4. Chair and Vice Chair Appointment Discussion <br /> Meyers stated due to the absences of three of the park commissioners from tonight's meeting,he is not <br /> sure whether the Park Commission should discuss this item. <br /> Edwards stated at the next City Council meeting, the annual appointments will be made and it would be <br /> nice to have the chair and vice chair of the Park Commission appointed at the same time. Edwards stated <br /> since three of the seven commissioners are missing tonight, it might be best to do it at a later time. <br /> Pesek stated he would re-nominate Mr. Meyers as chair since he has done a good job. <br /> Berg indicated she is in agreement and that she would like to see him continue as chair. <br /> It was the consensus of the Park Commission that Rick Meyers continue as chair and Jan Berg continue <br /> as co-chair. <br /> 5. Lurton Park Transition to Off Leash Park <br /> Meyers stated at a meeting with some Staff members, the Mayor and himself,the Lurton family indicated <br /> they are in favor of the dog park. The next step will be to determine the layout of the park. The expenses <br /> for the dog park would need to be compiled and then approved by the City Council. Meyers <br /> recommended the Park Commission ask the City Council to allocate the money from the park dedication <br /> fees since it is a capital improvement. Meyers noted the Lurton family has donated money towards <br /> maintenance but that money should not be spent on creating the dog park. <br /> Pesek asked what percentage of the total park would be dedicated to the dog park. <br /> Meyers stated it would be the entire area, including the woods. Meyers stated that would also include the <br /> woods. <br /> Edwards noted there will be sections of the park that will be protected, such as some of the prairie land. <br /> Page 3 of 8 <br />