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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,January 2,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Berg noted Chair Meyers would like the Park Commission to focus a little more on the park acquisition <br /> plan and perhaps come up with some suggestions that can be discussed further with the City Council. <br /> Johnson noted the current Comprehensive Plan contains a list of recommended acquisitions and that some <br /> of them may be a little unrealistic. Johnson stated perhaps the Park Commission could discuss at the next <br /> work session whether they had any ideas for acquisitions that might be more realistic and more <br /> synergistic with the goals of the Park Commission. Johnson stated it would be necessary to obtain the <br /> list. <br /> Berg suggested input from the City Council also be sought. <br /> Ruegemer suggested the Park Commission develop their own list and then approach the City Council. <br /> Roath asked if that list would be part of the Comprehensive Plan update. <br /> Johnson stated it is but that <br /> Edwards stated one of the Park Commission goals is the Comprehensive Plan update and that Staff is <br /> looking to receive at least a rough draft by March. Edwards recommended the February work session be <br /> dedicated to discussing the Comprehensive Plan. Edwards stated Rick Carter has been working on the <br /> trails portion. <br /> Bryce Johnson stated trails and completion of Saga Hill should be added to the 2018 goals. <br /> Roath stated the golf course and Big Island should also be included in the goals. <br /> Council Member Seals noted Rick Carter would be the Big Island liaison. <br /> Berg stated the Big Island subcommittee is looking at creating a 501(c)3, which will be the driving force <br /> behind the improvements, and that the Park Commission will not play a very active role in that. <br /> 3. 2018 PARK AND SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS <br /> Edwards stated the following chart illustrates the Park Commissioners' assignments for 2018. <br /> Park Lead Commissioner Commissioners <br /> Antoine Park Brian Roath <br /> Bederwood Park Natalie Williams <br /> Casco Point Park Julie Ruegemer Beth Davis <br /> Casco Point Rink Brian Roath <br /> Casco Point Beach Jan Berg <br /> Crystal Bay Playground Julie Ruegemer <br /> French Creek Preserve Rick Meyers <br /> Hackberry Natalie Williams <br /> Highwood Nature Trail Julie Ruegemer Bryce Johnson, Brenda Johnson <br /> Livingston Tower Rick Meyers <br /> Lowry Woods <br /> Page 2 of 10 <br />