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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday,May 6,2019 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> The 501(c)(3)board has met twice and has begun discussions about what is being envisioned for the <br /> Veterans Memorial. <br /> Edwards stated Staff will be commencing maintenance work on Big Island and performing some dock <br /> work. <br /> Carter reported there was a lot less snowmobilers out on Big Island this past winter and that there was not <br /> as much damage done. Security cameras have been installed to help deter vandalism. <br /> Johnson suggested some benches also be installed in the building. <br /> Meyers stated the committee should also consider holding an event on Big Island to showcase all the <br /> work that has been done out there. <br /> Edwards noted the City has received a grant from the Minnesota Historical Society to conduct an <br /> archeological survey,which is due to start in the next couple of weeks. <br /> 10. GOLF COURSE <br /> Meyers stated the golf course is looking very nice. A lot of tree trimming has been performed and the <br /> basement in the clubhouse has been cleaned up. Meyers suggested one additional picnic table be <br /> purchased. <br /> Edwards indicated he met with Commissioner Roath about forming a committee to develop a strategic <br /> plan for the golf course. <br /> COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS <br /> 11. COMMISSIONER'S UPDATES <br /> Meyers reported French Creek Park is looking good except for a big white pine at the entrance that is <br /> totally dead, which will need to be removed. <br /> Meyers noted the Boy Scouts planted a perennial garden at the Marie Antoine Park that has not been <br /> maintained and will need to be cleaned up. A Memorial Day picnic is held at the park every year and it <br /> would be nice to have that cleaned up before then. <br /> The drainage ditch at Crystal Bay needs to be cleaned out. In addition, some stumps around the <br /> playground need to be leveled out. <br /> Roath asked what the status of the trees is from the Rotary. <br /> Edwards indicated he and Commissioner Johnson met with the Rotary group a couple of weeks ago and <br /> that the Rotary Club will be submitting a grant to obtain some money to purchase trees. Otten's will <br /> provide the materials at cost. A preliminary plan has been developed for where the trees will be planted <br /> and the tentative planting schedule so far is September. <br /> Page 6 of 7 <br />