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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br />Monday, May 5, 2014 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />Meyers stated these are merely some ideas at this point and that no formal decision by the Park <br />Commission will be made tonight. Meyers indicated he will let Ms. Englund know that there will be <br />recognition of some sort that will be determined at a later date. <br />3. DISCUSSION ON PARK MAINTENANCE STANDARDS <br />Meyers stated park maintenance will be an ongoing discussion item for the Park Commission but that he <br />would first like to discuss the Adopt -A -Park program where each commissioner will be responsible for a <br />certain number of parks. <br />4. COMMISSIONER `ADOPT -A -PARK' <br />Meyers stated Commissioner Berg had suggested the Park Cnhimission;go on a tour of the city parks, <br />which would allow each commissioner to become familiar wifh the parks: Meyers stated following the <br />tour each commissioner could choose which parks they -Would like to monitor. Meyers stated the City <br />could possibly rent a van to drive the commissionFfs a3ound. <br />Gaffron noted the Park Commission has gone on <br />hundred dollars to rent a van for a few hours. <br />Meyers stated that would likely be an it <br />option would be to take a couple of per <br />the Commissioners have any interest in <br />Warner stated she <br />Lindahl and Lundblad <br />in doine that if <br />that it will likely cost a couple <br />a tour would is a good idea. <br />cil approval and that another <br />various parks. Meyers asked if <br />business hours. <br />Meyers stated the Adopt-A-Par`Cassignmenta could be done after the tour and that it would be beneficial <br />to go as a,gronp. 'I eyors=stated anymaintenanca.issues will come down to the question of whether it is a <br />natural$fea$iire or neglige ice and that,�ii,number of theTaaxks in the City are more natural, passive parks. <br />Gaffron indicated he will check_to.see whether any funds are available for the vehicle rental. <br />It was the consensusiof the Park Commission to have the tour on a Saturday morning. <br />Gaffron noted Staff worrldmot be aizailable on the weekends but that they could attend the tour if it is <br />done during the evening hours. t3affron stated to his recollection the previous Park Commission went on <br />the tour during the time their regular meeting was held. Gaffron indicated he would begone May 28, 29 <br />and 30. <br />Struve stated he would be unable to attend if it was held on a Thursday night. <br />It was the consensus of the Park Commission to hold the tour on Thursday evening, May 29, at 5:00 p.m., <br />with the group meeting at City Hall. <br />Page 3 of 10 <br />