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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday,March 6,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> - Installation of history sign, trail signs,and road sign <br /> - Installation of well sometime next week <br /> -The bench,picnic table, and shade sails are to be installed in the spring once the weather improves <br /> - The improvements to the trails will be done in April/May of 2017 <br /> Edwards reported 39 resident park passes have been purchased and 59 nonresident passes has been <br /> purchased. <br /> Meyers stated they will be erecting a sign on the gate saying permit required along with a phone number <br /> for the City. In addition, a little box will be installed that will contain applications. <br /> Meyers noted he invited the Lurton family to the April workshop and that he will contact them again prior <br /> to the work session. <br /> Meyers stated the special dog bone bench is$2,500. The bench is made from Minnesota limestone that <br /> was salvaged from the Rock Island Swing Bridge that was built in 1895. Meyers asked if there is still <br /> money available in the budget for different items. <br /> Edwards reported there is money still remaining in the budget but that he is not sure of the exact amount. <br /> Ruegemer commented people could donate money towards the bench in exchange for a little plaque. <br /> Meyers stated information on the City's donation program could be made available at the grand opening. <br /> Bryce Johnson asked what furniture was included in the proposal for the park. <br /> Edwards stated an additional bench and an additional picnic table. Edwards stated to his recollection it <br /> was$600 for a bench and$1,000 for the picnic table and installation. <br /> Bryce Johnson stated they could perhaps take the money for the additional bench and table and use it for <br /> the dog bone bench. <br /> Meyers stated they will find a way to purchase the bench and that perhaps they could negotiate a lower <br /> price with the company. <br /> Edwards asked if the Park Commission would like Staff to try to purchase the dog bone bench. <br /> Meyers stated he and Commissioner Johnson will speak with the company. <br /> Williams stated sometimes the company will reduce the price if they are allowed to have their name <br /> displayed. <br /> Bryce Johnson indicated he would be fine with a small plaque saying where the dog bone bench came <br /> from. <br /> Brenda Johnson commented she likes taking the money from one of the other benches to purchase the <br /> bone bench. <br /> Page 9 of 11 <br />