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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 2,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Edwards indicated the Lurton family is very enthusiastic with the new plans for the park. Staff will need <br /> to do some more work on the fee schedule. <br /> Bryce Johnson noted the Park Commission felt a critical item at the park was water for the dogs. <br /> Edwards stated the City Council felt the dog owners could bring water with them and that they would like <br /> to wait on the well to see what type of interest in generated in the park. <br /> Bryce Johnson asked what the cost of the well was. <br /> Edwards stated to his recollection it was approximately $17,000. <br /> Meyers commented he is hopeful the well will be installed at some point. <br /> The Park Commission took no formal action on this item. <br /> 6. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER UPDATE <br /> Edwards reported the Public Works Department has completed painting and repairing of picnic tables and <br /> park signs. Becky has also compiled a list of maintenance items that need to be completed at the parks. <br /> Edwards noted the City's park supervisor has resigned to take on another position with a different city <br /> and that he is currently short-handed. Edwards stated he is hopeful a replacement can be found in the <br /> next few weeks. <br /> Edwards displayed the list of work that has been completed at each park as well as the pending work. <br /> SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> 7. PARK SIGNS <br /> Bryce Johnson reported work is progressing on the signs. A draft of the sign the Park Commission <br /> approved was'sent to the sign designer. The recurring theme to the signs will be the blue border at the top <br /> and bottom of the sign along with the font and general layout. Johnson indicated they will attempt to <br /> match the blue color that is on the City's logo. <br /> 8. COMMISSIONERS' UPDATES <br /> Bryce Johnson reported that the Orono Baseball Association did receive the grant for Bederwood Park <br /> from the Twins and that the matching funds from the City will come out of the Park Dedication Fund. <br /> Meyers requested the Park Commissioners visit the Eisenger property on their own and come to a <br /> decision on the land donation. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Meyers moved,Brenda Johnson seconded,to adjourn the Orono Park Commission meeting at 8:50 <br /> p.m. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> Page 9 of 10 <br />