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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,September 6,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Meyers commented the Park Commission will be reviewing the comprehensive trail system over the <br /> winter and that they can make recommendations for changes. Meyers stated he would like the Park <br /> Commission to recommend a feasibility study be completed for the trail. <br /> Lindahl asked if there is anything else that could be recommended for the park. <br /> Meyers stated since the park is privately owned,there is not much for the City to do outside of the trail. <br /> Johnson stated even though the land is privately owned, it is a public space and that the philosophy <br /> behind the park is to welcome the public to the area. Johnson stated it is not intended to be a private park <br /> and that in his view the trail ties in with the intent of the park. Johnson stated it is likely the residents <br /> would welcome any collaboration with the City that they are willing to do. <br /> Levang stated the issue is more about safety since North Arm is narrower than the City's standard road <br /> width and that there are also trees and other vegetation hanging over the roadway which makes it difficult <br /> at the present time to walk along the road. Levang stated currently people either have to walk where the <br /> houses are or walk along the road and in by the trees. <br /> Meyers stated as he walked it, it became obvious that a trail would be a great improvement to get people <br /> off the roadway and make a great entrance to the park. Meyers noted the City received $250,000 for the <br /> development and that a feasibility study would give them an idea of the costs. <br /> Ruegemer stated in her view the residents would like to see the City of Orono construct a trail. <br /> Meyers stated this trail would also <br /> Meyers moved,Pesek seconded,to recommend the City complete a feasibility study for a possible <br /> trail connection from West Branch Road to the Lakeville Legacy Park along the south side of North <br /> Arm Drive. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> Edwards indicated he will obtain a quote from the City's consulting engineer on the cost of the feasibility <br /> study and then bring the matter before the City Council. <br /> Livingston Tower Park <br /> Levang distributed a sample brochure on the City parks that will be handed out at the grand opening for <br /> Livingston Tower Park. <br /> Levang noted the Navarre Festival is scheduled for Sunday, September 18, from 11 to 2 p.m. The grand <br /> opening for Livingston Tower Park will be at 2:15 p.m., and there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony. <br /> Levang indicated Mayor McMillan will be there as well as the City Administrator in addition to Adam <br /> and Rick. <br /> Levang stated one of the things the Navarre Community Initiative group has been working on is a t-shirt <br /> that can be purchased. The t-shirt will say Navarre Island City in the Big Woods. Levang stated they also <br /> have reduced the street banner down to a three-foot size that can be purchased as well. Levang stated she <br /> sees the banner as part of building the community. Levang stated they will have an Orono store at the <br /> festival where people can purchase these items as well as a map of the city with the parks highlighted. <br /> Page 6 of 7 <br />