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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday, March 4, 2019 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Carter requested the survey be given to the Park Commissioners so they can look at it and provide <br /> feedback. <br /> 12. LURTON PARK <br /> Johnson stated the three signs are ready to go and should be installed this spring. <br /> 13. COMMUNITY EVENTS <br /> Berg stated they have created a form and a folder for every event that lists out whether there are sponsors <br /> or vendors, etc. Berg asked whether they are planning a special day at Lurton Park. <br /> Johnson stated Rick Meyers has more information about that. <br /> Berg stated the form would also list the volunteers. <br /> Roath asked how the Park Commissioners can assist with this. <br /> Berg stated she will need input from the Lurton Park Committee to provide information on what they <br /> would like to see happen for the special day. <br /> As it relates to the holiday lighting ceremony, Berg indicated she called all the nearby cities and most of <br /> the cities do not have a date lined up yet for their lighting ceremony. Berg stated she will be speaking <br /> with Council Member Seals about this event since she helped coordinate it this past year. The name of a <br /> gentleman who is interested in playing Santa has been obtained. The committee will need to get together <br /> at some point. <br /> Roath stated he would propose that one of the items for the work session be to make progress on those <br /> two events. <br /> Berg requested the Park Commissioners let the committee know if there are any additional events they <br /> would like to see happen. Berg noted the events have to be run by the City Council to make sure it is an <br /> event they would like to see happen. <br /> Roath recommended at the next work session they discuss the Lurton Park event, the Christmas events. <br /> Octoberfest, and the bike-a-thon. <br /> Ruegemer stated she has some articles ready for the City newsletter that will be submitted each time. <br /> Ruegemer indicated she also spoke with Commissioner.Johnson and Adam Edwards about the website <br /> and that she would like to make sure the Adopt-a-Park and donations programs are available and more <br /> visible on the website. <br /> 14. TRAILS <br /> Carter reported the trails subcommittee met last week and that he will be receiving something from the <br /> subcommittee regarding timelines and milestones for the rest of the year. The first work of the <br /> subcommittee was to provide feedback to the Comprehensive Plan Update. Major changes to the <br /> Page 6 of 8 <br />