03-04-2019 Park Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING Monday, January 7, 2018 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of 9 Ice Rink Special steering committee to determine policy and plan for the provision of ice rinks within city parks. Rick Meyers Big Island Standing committee for planning and executing improvements at the park as well as being the liaison with other interested groups. Rick Carter Julie Ruegemer Jan Berg Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Special steering committee to develop a plan for an annual holiday tree lighting ceremony Brian Roath Rick Meyers Trails Standing committee to explore opportunities for improvements and additions to trails throughout the community Rick Carter Beth Davis Seven Nations Standing committee to explore the park’s cultural history and develop an improvement plan for the park. Increase Community Outreach Standing committee to improve park communication with the public and involve volunteers within the parks. Julie Ruegemer Natalie Williams Opportunities for Outside Funding Standing committee to identify and apply for outside funding to support city parks and trails. Brian Roath Julie Ruegemer Golf Course Standing committee for planning and executing improvements at the park as well as being a liaison with other interested groups. Brian Roath Rick Meyers Roath noted Bederwood Park, East Long Lake Trail and Big Island are must haves since those committees are involved in ongoing endeavors. Roath stated he sees the rest of the subcommittees up for debate. Roath noted new to the city is the ice rink at Crystal Bay Park this year. At the last meeting the Park Commission talked about the need to reassess whether the City should continue with the ice rink based on experiences this year. The Park Commission is looking at a good amount of investment in the rink in 2019 if it is decided to continue with that and they should determine what the City’s plan is for both of the City’s ice rinks. Edwards stated if the City is going to have ice rinks, the question is what standards the City should construct and maintain them to. The subcommittee could explore that and bring back recommendations. Roath recommended the holiday tree lighting ceremony be expanded to say community events held at the golf course so it could encompass the holiday tree lighting ceremony as well as other events. The trails subcommittee looks at the City’s network of trails and possible future connections. There were some questions raised at a tour of the parks about whether a subcommittee is necessary for Seven Nations Park.