04-04-1994 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION HELD ON APRIL 4, 1994 (#2) CONSIDERATION OF TANDEM PROPERTIES (DICKEY PROPERTY) SUBDIVISION (CONTINUED) developer would construct the trails at his expense and expects to receive park dedication credit for doing this. McMillan expressed concern that the people who purchase the lots in this development are informed that the trails will be public trails to avoid problems in the future. Ilse moved, Wilson seconded, to recommend that the interior trails be public trails and the developer be given park dedication credit for their construction. Ayes 5, nays 0. (#3) UPDATE ON PARK PLANNING PROCESS Moorse stated that he had talked to the people at Decision Resources and was given samples of survey questions. The staff will meet with Decision Resources and put together some sample questions which might be used for the Orono survey to stimulate discussion when the Park Commission and City Council hold a work session to determine the final form of the survey. He stated that the date of April 22nd was open, and the Council usually met about 7:45 a.m. Moorse stated that staff had received input from Shardlow, Dahlgren and Uban regarding their plan proposal and he planned to meet with several other consultants to request their proposals regarding the proposed park plan. Once this has been done staff will make a recommendation to the Council. (#4) UPDATE ON PARK BUDGETING PROCESS: A. STATUS OF PARK DEDICATION FEE Moorse discussed the status of the Park Dedication Fee Fund. Moorse reviewed the budget process in general terms to illustrate the best means for the Park Commission to have input into this process in terms of goals, objectives and programs the Commission would like to implement. First, the Council establishes a set of goals (both short and long term) which provides a guide for setting priorities and allocating resources. Second, property tax rates are determined. Third, staff develops a preliminary budget based on input from the City Council and goal setting sessions. He noted that budget instructions go out to department heads this week, and they will have approximately one month to complete them and return them to him. He then compiles the information and creates a draft budget. Fourth, the draft budget is submitted to the City Council in late June/early July. They will hold several budget sessions before the final budget is adopted, usually in August. This must be completed prior to holding the Truth in Taxation Hearings in December, and still allow Council time to make minor changes. 5