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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 />