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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday,May 6,2019 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Meyers stated Wright County Animal Humane Society could also be approached to see if they are <br /> interested in being part of the event. Meyers stated the committee will be getting together to discuss <br /> things in more detail. <br /> Klaahsen suggested dog biscuits be available as well as some food trucks. Klaahsen stated she could <br /> contact a couple of vendors. Another option would be to perhaps have an index card available that people <br /> could take with them about Friends of the Park or perhaps creating a Friends of the Park Facebook page. <br /> Johnson stated Chuck and Don's will be approached about donating some dog treats. <br /> Edwards reminded the Park Commission that they will need to submit the necessary paperwork for an <br /> event permit. Since it is a city-sponsored event,the fees would be waived. <br /> 7. COMMUNITY EVENTS <br /> Berg stated she met with Council Member Victoria Seals about the tree lighting ceremony and that they <br /> have set December 6 at 6 p.m. for the event. At the meeting they discussed getting a tree planted at the <br /> golf course. Council Member Seals has a contact where they can obtain a 25-foot tree for$500 delivered <br /> and installed. More lights will need to be obtained. Santa will be present as well as a reindeer. Also <br /> discussed was the possibility of getting a smaller fire truck and delineating the lower parking lot to help <br /> with traffic flow. <br /> Berg asked what time the Park Commission would like Santa be there. <br /> Meyers noted last year they had Santa at the fire station, which is probably the easiest. <br /> Roath stated the other event being contemplated is Oktoberfest. Will be speaking with Excelsior Brewing <br /> Company about being involved in the event. <br /> Berg stated a tentative date for the Oktoberfest is October 12. <br /> 8. TRAILS <br /> Carter stated the committee has a list of three things: One was to get the Comprehensive Plan updated. <br /> The proposed language has been given to Staff. <br /> Edwards indicated the Comprehensive Plan still has to be approved by the Metropolitan Council and then <br /> it can be amended. <br /> Carter stated the next step is to come up with a 5-year plan that ties into the Capital Improvement Plan <br /> and then a plan for community outreach. The committee will be reconvened to discuss those items. <br /> 9. BIG ISLAND <br /> Carter reported they are making progress on the panels and that he hopes to have something for the June <br /> work session to present on that. Overall there will be seven 24"x 36"panels and the committee is <br /> waiting to hear back on the grant. <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br />