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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1994 <br /> 2. Obtaining public input, through surveys and/or public meetings. <br /> 3. Identifying issues. <br /> 4. Developing goals and standards. <br /> 5. Establishing those standards. <br /> 6. Present the Park Plan for adoption by the City Council. <br /> Moorse suggested that perhaps an intern could assist with the survey and other aspects <br /> of the proposal. Shardlow commented that they have found it works best to move <br /> rapidly through the process to avoid delays and people losing interest because of the <br /> length of time involved. Moving quickly keeps interest levels up and the program moves <br /> smoothly and expeditiously through the process. He discussed special interest groups <br /> and stated that choices will have to be made, based on a prioritized system of needs <br /> being determined. He outlined the process by which the community has input into <br /> determining the main issues regarding the development of the Park Plan. He stated that <br /> his company had used workshops to determine the main points. Discussion ensued <br /> regarding the possibility of using a mailed survey to get input from a variety of different <br /> groups and persons. <br /> Moorse commented that perhaps a citizens advisory committee could be established to <br /> assist the Park Commission in developing the plan. Shardlow commented that was an <br /> excellent suggestion. McMillan inquired if there were things that had come up over <br /> time, i.e., for example, things such as rollerblading, which had affected the sizes of the <br /> trails and Shardlow responded that the amount of land required for trails has increased <br /> dramatically, and that the demand for soccer fields has increased greatly over the past <br /> ten years. He commented that the needs of a community have to be identified based on <br /> the information of today because it's being done in the present. Obtaining the land is <br /> the most important thing because there is no more land available, and development is <br /> always occurring. <br /> White stated that an inventory has been done which shows all the parks throughout the <br /> City. He noted that one survey had been done and baseball fields were low which <br /> created a discrepancy between the survey and those who favored baseball fields. He felt <br /> it was time to begin the process of developing a comprehensive Park Plan for the City of <br /> Orono. Discussion ensued regarding the amount of money available. It was noted that a <br /> proposal to develop a plan had to be put together so that the City Council could allocate <br /> funds for the plan to be developed. <br /> Shardlow stated that his company would be willing to put together a proposal for the <br /> Park Commission to submit to the City Council based on the available information, and <br /> 3 <br />