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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <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 11 <br />