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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday, May 7,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> indicated they are not super excited about lights but that they are fine with them using the park during the <br /> day. <br /> Seals stated the one thing the soccer program did ask for was if one field could be artificial turf, which <br /> would require less maintenance. Seals commented Bederwood Park is a really nice location for them <br /> since they have combined with Westonka and that they are willing to partner with the City in any way the <br /> City deems appropriate. <br /> Meyers noted Commissioner Roath is working on a new grant application and that perhaps the City could <br /> obtain a grant for the artificial turf. <br /> Edwards stated this park is an ideal candidate for the grant and that the City has two or three different <br /> sports organizations the City can partner with. <br /> Meyers suggested Commissioner Roath obtain a bid for artificial turf and then look into the grant. <br /> Roath reported he met with Commissioner Williams a couple of weeks ago and that the Orono Baseball <br /> Association and the Orono-Westonka Thunder Association are two of their main partners in the new grant <br /> application. Roath indicated they will also be reaching out to the lacrosse and football teams to see if they <br /> would be interested in partnering with the City. <br /> Roath noted he is also interested in meeting with the DNR about the parking to see whether they would be <br /> interested in partnering with the City on the parking lot. <br /> Edwards indicated he has reached out to the DNR and that the local representative indicated that the DNR <br /> would endorse any grants the City pursues. In addition, the representative indicated they would partner if <br /> the City is interested in just regraveling the parking lot and could possibly donate a couple thousand <br /> dollars <br /> Roath stated they will continue to reach out to some of these other organizations to get their input and that <br /> they would also like to reach out to Hennepin County Commissioner Jan Calliston. Roath asked whether <br /> Staff could arrange the meeting. <br /> Edwards stated typically they will speak with her staff first about a possible meeting and then elected <br /> official to elected official. <br /> 8. BIG ISLAND PARK UPDATE <br /> Edwards reported the Big Island Master Plan as presented to the Park Commission at their last meeting <br /> has been approved and adopted by the City Council. Bolton and Menk are now seeking opportunities for <br /> grants and that they will be looking at grants similar to Navarre. The other option is to inquire of the <br /> State Historical Society to see whether funding can be done to conduct a Level I archeological survey on <br /> the Island and perhaps install some interpretative signage. <br /> The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District has reviewed the master plan. The Watershed Board was not <br /> willing to give a formal endorsement of the plan, but they did provide feedback to the City. Given the <br /> easements over the park, as more formal plans are developed for any of the improvements, they will need <br /> to be submitted to the Watershed District. <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br />