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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 />