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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 /> Community Garden <br /> Levang stated she also received a phone call from a resident inquiring about a community garden. The <br /> City currently has the donation garden located behind the fire department. All of the produce from that <br /> garden goes to Meals on Wheels,the elderly, and the local food shelves. Levang stated a community <br /> garden would allow residents to rent a plot from the City for the season. <br /> Levang stated the Park Commission might like to consider creating a community garden and then <br /> determining where it could be located. Levang stated they should also look at whether there is any <br /> interest in a community garden. <br /> Meyers stated a question regarding the community garden could be included on the survey. Meyers noted <br /> community gardens are somewhat popular in inner cities and suburban areas. <br /> Ruegemer noted there is a community garden in Mound. <br /> Meyers commented a garden would help get kids outside and that it is not a bad idea. <br /> Levang stated Mound has had one for quite a few years and that Spring Park just started one this year. <br /> Levang suggested the Park Commission think about it when they are doing their goal setting for 2017 and <br /> perhaps take the lead on it. <br /> Meyers stated there could be a subcommittee for a community garden and a subcommittee on trails set up <br /> when the Park Commission undertakes their goal setting session. Meyers commented he is not sure what <br /> the neighbors would think about a community garden. <br /> Levang stated Navarre and Crystal Bay residents might not have enough land for a garden and that it <br /> would be better to locate it in a more dense area. <br /> 9. WORK SESSION AGENDA—GOAL SETTING FOR 2017 <br /> Meyers noted a work session has been scheduled for October 3 and that the Park Commission will be <br /> setting its goals for 2017. Meyers stated it also might be a good time to visit Lurton Park again, <br /> especially if the improvements have been started. <br /> Edwards stated the Park Commission could have their work session in October,their official meeting in <br /> November, and then the 2017 plan could be presented to the Council in December. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Johnson moved,Ruegemer seconded, to adjourn the Orono Park Commission meeting at 7:35 p.m. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Rick Meyers, Chair <br /> Page 7 of 7 <br />