09-03-2019 Park Commission Packet

Home Browse Search

MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday, May 6, 2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. large. The 501(3)(c) is the vehicle to do that. The committee is considering bringing in a fundraising consultant and that sometimes they will work on a commission. Carter noted the Public Works Department is holding off on spending any money out there until after September 23 so it can be allocated toward Orono's matching share. The grant money will need to be spent by the spring of 2021. The committee is basically taking the concept plan that was approved a few months ago and making it a reality. The first step will be for Bolton & Menk to draw up some plans so prices can be obtained and perform some surveying work. Rief stated a request to move forward with the surveying work will be brought to the City Council on Monday. Mayor Walsh asked if there are any other grants the City is still waiting to hear back on. Rief stated this was the first one of the grants the City applied for and that there were five or six other grants applied for. Carter stated if the City receives another grant, that can likely be applied towards the DNR grant. Rief stated the City needs to contribute a minimum of 20 percent of the grant. 11. GOLF COURSE Meyers commented it has been a difficult year for golf courses given the weather, but that the Public Works Department is doing a great job at maintaining the golf course. Meyers stated he is taking a long view on the golf course and that hopefully it will continue to do well and the City will keep improving it. The golf course is a great asset to the community. Meyers stated there is going to be an event at the golf course on August 5 called the Orono Classic. The person coordinating it will be bringing old golf clubs and that they are encouraging everyone to dress in nostalgic golf shirts and pants. The person is hoping this will become a yearly event. The cost for a round of golf and a chicken dinner is $55. People who do not want to golf can pay $10 for dinner in advance and $15 the day of the event. Meyers stated he is hoping they can get some people out there to support the golf course. Meyers stated it would also be nice if the golf course could obtain a wine license, which is something the City Council could look at. Ruegemer noted the Park Commission keeps talking about having it open for sledding and that she is wondering what the process is that needs to happen. Ruegemer stated the Park Commission could perhaps look at having it open on Saturdays for a period of time. Meyers stated the stumbling block is having someone there to man the place. Meyers asked whether there a budget for that expenditure. Rief indicated he will discuss that with Adam. Ruegemer commented they could sell beer, wine, hot chocolate and coffee. Page 7 of 8