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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, May 1, 2017 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Meyers suggested purchasing two or three signs where there are already volunteers. Meyers stated he <br />could also do an interview with one of the local papers on Lorton Park and the Orono Thunder, which <br />would be free publicity for the program. Meyers suggested the adopt -a -park program be included on the <br />City's Facebook page and send out information on the program via an email blast. <br />It was the consensus of the Park Commission to order adopt -a -park signs for Navarre Park, Highwood <br />Park, and Lorton Park. <br />6. LURTON PARK GRAND OPENING UPDATE <br />Williams stated she is going to do a personal invitation to everyone who has purchased a permit to the <br />park. Williams stated it would basically be a save -the -date postcard. <br />Meyers noted Julie has the following vendors lined up for June 17: Westonka Animal Hospital, Chuck & <br />Don's Pet Food Store, Corner of Kindness Rescue, and a real estate agency that will be handing out free <br />water bottles. <br />Meyers stated he spoke to the police chief about the event and parking. Parking on the street will be <br />allowed during the event and that they are looking into renting some tents. <br />Williams noted the grand opening will take place from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. <br />Edwards stated 209 permits have been issued as of today and that the money received for the permits goes <br />into the General Fund. <br />7. HENNEPIN COUNTY SPORTS GRANT UPDATE <br />Reath stated he has started researching the Hennepin County sports grant and that there are two grant tiers <br />available. One grant is for equipment and one grant is for actual facilities. Reath indicated he has <br />obtained a lot of information about what has been granted in the past and that Orono High School has <br />benefited from the grants as well as the soccer association. The equipment grant is given out twice a year <br />and the facilities grant is given out once a year. The deadline for the spring equipment grant has already <br />past and the next deadline is November for both types of grants. <br />Reath suggested the Park Commission pursue one or both grants and that the Park Commission has some <br />time to decide whether they would like to partner with an organization on the grant. <br />Meyers stated he was thinking about updating the City's sports courts and that in his view the City could <br />really use three of them. Meyers stated Spring Park and Tonka Bay both have a nice sports court. <br />Roath stated since the facility grant involves more money, it is likely Hennepin County would be looking <br />for the City to partner with someone. Roath stated in his view the City could put together two or three <br />grants together. <br />Edwards noted the City received an $8,700 equipment grant last year for infield grooming equipment and <br />that they partnered with the Orono Softball Association on that grant. The City also received a $5,000 <br />grant from the Twins for fencing repairs at Bederwood Park. Edwards noted every year over $2 million is <br />awarded. <br />Page 7 of 9 <br />