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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COWNUSSION MEETING <br />Monday, January 4, 2016 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />10. Saga Hills Planning Timeline - Julie Ruegemer <br />Meyers noted he received an e-mail from Commissioner Ruegemer indicating that she has met with <br />Commissioner Brenda Johnson and that they are in the process of compiling a list of items that should be <br />done at the park. Meyers stated the Park Commission can discuss that at their March meeting. <br />11. Seven Nations Cultural History Scope & Goal - Brenda Johnson <br />Edwards noted Mike Gaffron has a file on the history of the park. <br />Meyers requested a copy of that file be given to Brenda Johnson. <br />12. Trails Scope & Goal - Brenda Johnson <br />Pesek indicated he will meet with Brenda Johnson on the trails, <br />Edwards stated the City will be reworking the Comprehensive Plan in the near future and that there is a <br />whole chapter in the Comprehensive Plan that covers parks and trails. Edwards stated that would be an <br />opportunity to help inform the Comprehensive Plan as it relates to those items. <br />Meyers asked if there is an overall trail map. <br />Edwards stated the City does have a map identifying future trail corridors but not the trail easements that <br />have already been obtained by the City. Edwards stated he understands Commissioner Brenda Johnson is <br />willing to look through the City files to help identify the easements the City has already obtained. <br />13. Community Outreach Scope & Goal - Julie Ruegemer <br />Meyers stated the two recent Eagle Scout projects demonstrate that there is some move towards <br />community outreach that is happening. Meyers noted the Girl Scouts are also considering a couple of <br />projects. '_Meyers stated Commissioner Ruegemer could perhaps approach the schools about adopting a <br />wood lot, which is a new concept she is considering, <br />14. Outside Funding Scope & Goal - Bryce Johnson <br />Johnson stated in order not to waste a lot of time pursuing grants, any grant proposal should be <br />harmonized with the priorities of the City for the year's projects or relate to a special project for a given <br />park. Johnson stated an example of that is the Orono Baseball Association, who would Iike to apply for <br />two grants for Bederwood Park, one from the Twins Community Fund and one from Hennepin County, <br />which is an example of where the park chair could get involved. <br />Johnson indicated he did look at the website for the Office of Grant Management. Johnson noted the Park <br />Commission had expressed some interest in doing a historical sign at some of the parks and that the <br />Minnesota Historical Society offers grants for that type of project. <br />Meyers stated he is in agreement the grants should be focused. Meyers indicated he was speaking with <br />Mayor Zerbe, who indicated his city had received a $200,000 grant to install some Astroturf behind their <br />city hall for a lacrosse field. Meyers stated he was not aware that type of money was available and that it <br />Page 7 of 8 <br />