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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br />Tuesday, January 3, 2017 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Brenda Johnson stated she cannot find any reason to be opposed to alternates but that there should be <br />some expectations that they attend the workshops since it takes some time to become a fully functioning <br />group. <br />Meyers stated the alternates could participate in the workshops and perhaps serve on a committee. <br />Pesek asked how many alternates there would be. <br />Meyers indicated there would be two. <br />Pesek commented it would be nice to have them involved on a committee. <br />Bryce Johnson indicated he is in complete agreement and that it would allow the Park Commission to <br />expand their ability to gain other opinions and views. <br />Ruegemer stated it gets people involved, reaches out to the community, and it makes sense to say there is <br />an expectation that they attend the workshops. Ruegemer stated the other expectation is that when there <br />is an opening on the Commission, the alternates could then step up. <br />Brenda Johnson stated at the intergenerational forum there were a number of young people particularly <br />interested in trails and that it would be good to have someone to at least be part of an advisory group if <br />they cannot be an alternate. <br />Meyers commented the Park Commission has discussed outreach on a number of occasions and that this <br />would be one way to do that. Meyers stated Rick Carter would be one possible alternate. <br />Mayor -Elect Walsh asked if there are any expectations for attendance by the regular Park Commissioners. <br />Meyers stated they have discussed that, and if someone volunteers to be on the Park Commission, there is <br />a general expectation that they attend as many meetings and workshops as possible. Meyers stated the <br />alternates would allow the Park Commission to be a little more flexible. <br />Berg stated typically if someone misses three meetings, a commission should have the discretion to <br />replace that person. Berg stated if someone does not call or show up, there is no point for that person to <br />serve. <br />Walsh stated the alternates would be a too] they can use to either fill in or replace someone who is not <br />actively involved. <br />Meyers noted these are appointed positions and that the City Council could take into consideration <br />someone's attendance when appointing or re -appointing someone. <br />Walsh stated he would prefer the Park Commission police themselves on attendance. <br />Berg stated a code of conduct could be added. <br />Page 5 of 9 <br />