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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br />Monday, July 7, 2014 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />9. MONTHLY MEETINGS <br />Meyers stated the City has not had any success at recruiting additional members to the Park Commission <br />and that he would propose setting the number at five with any new applicants being appointed as <br />alternates. <br />Berg moved, Meyers seconded, to set the number of positions on the Park Commission at five and <br />that any new applicants would be alternates. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. <br />Meyers stated in his view having meetings every other month is too long and that he would like to see it <br />occur on a monthly basis until more of the loose ends are taken care of. <br />Berg stated given the fact that there has not been a Park Commission for a few years as well as the <br />number of items the Park Commission is currently looking at, it would be better to meet once a month. <br />Berg stated it is easier to cancel a meeting and that it can always be changed once these items are dealt <br />with. <br />Lindahl asked if the meetings would be in addition to the tours and other events <br />Meyers stated he is only aware of the upcoming park tour and that he does not envision a lot of extra <br />meetings. Meyers noted the boat landings will also need to be included in the park tour. <br />Lindahl indicated she would be willing to try it. Lindahl stated she did accept the position on the Park <br />Commission knowing that it would only be meeting every other month. Lindahl stated she has the sense <br />that there is a lot of history that has been forgotten. <br />Berg stated reviewing the Comprehensive Plan would be helpful in gaining a better understanding of the <br />parks. <br />Lindahl moved, Meyers seconded, to hold a Park Commission meeting every month starting in <br />August. <br />Gaffron noted a new public works director has not yet been hired and that the intent of the City Council <br />was for Staff and the public works director to share work on the Park Commission. Gaffron stated it is <br />also a busy time for the Planning Commission and that he may not have the time available to deal with <br />another meeting every month. Gaft on noted it takes him approximately four to six hours to compile the <br />packet for the Park Commission. <br />Berg asked if the park commissioners could help compile the packets. <br />Gaffron stated the items that Staff needs to do is gathering the information together from the various <br />sources and proofreading the minutes. Gaffron stated he is not sure the City has the Staff time to devote <br />to a monthly meeting. <br />Page 9 of 11 <br />