Laserfiche WebLink
MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK CONL'VIISSION <br />Monday, March 6, 2017 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Berg commented the letter could help generate some interest by residents who might also want to become <br />involved and contribute. <br />Bryce Johnson stated in his view there was some confusion at the meeting about how the funds are spent <br />and that the letter helps clarify that. <br />Brenda Johnson stated in her view the letter is informative and a good educational piece. <br />Bryce Johnson moved, Brenda Johnson to submit the letter to the editor, with the letter being <br />amended to include reference to the state statute regarding expenditures from the Park Dedication <br />Fund. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. <br />City Newsletter and City Website <br />Edwards stated the City publishes a newsletter three times a year. In the past the Public Works Director <br />and/or members of the city newsletter committee prepared articles related to parks. Edwards stated the <br />deadline for the spring newsletter has already passed but there are opportunities in the future for the Park <br />Commission to have a more direct role in preparing articles for the newsletter. Edwards stated he is <br />looking to see if there is any interest from any of the commissioners to contribute articles to the <br />newsletter. <br />Meyers stated the Park Commission could put together something on Saga Hill since that is the park they <br />are currently working on. <br />Walsh stated the intent is to have an article from every department highlighting what is being done by the <br />City. <br />Berg suggested the newsletter highlight a park each issue and that they could also include an article on the <br />Lurton grand opening. <br />Meyers stated the grand opening can also be sent out over the City's listserv. <br />Edwards stated the City is also looking at updating the City's website. Edwards noted there was a great <br />effort from the Park Commission to update the parks section last year and that this is a new opportunity to <br />get the parks section even more up to date. <br />Meyers noted Commissioners Brenda Johnson and Julie Ruegemer were involved in that previously. <br />Walsh stated the old website will be scraped and revamped. Walsh indicated they would like to have the <br />same basic appearance for each of the City's social media sites and to make the website more user <br />friendly. Walsh noted currently the website has over 180 different pages of content and that they would <br />like to downsize it somewhat. <br />Bryce Johnson noted the committee had previously compiled a list that was pretty comprehensive. <br />Brenda Johnson stated the addresses of each park should be listed on the website. Johnson stated she <br />would like the website to engage the public more and that they should make sure it is useful and accurate. <br />Johnson stated different age groups use the parks but not everyone uses the website. <br />Page 4 of 21 <br />