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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON OCT�BER 2, 1995 <br /> GOLF CUURSE <br /> Gerhardson commented that the original interest for the use of the golf course was made <br /> by Gea.r West. Unfortunately, the weather last winter resulted in poor conditions and, <br /> therefore, tittle or no usage. Ilse said she thought it was the City's intention to try the plan <br /> one more year. Gerhardson said the golf cnurse could not be expected to budget the <br /> costs. Hurr in9uired if the sledding/cross country skiing use of the golf course was to be <br /> self supporting. Gerhardsan said that was true. The main cost is for staffing at abaut <br /> $500 for the season. The concession stand was to be open to sell a few items such as hot <br /> chocolate. The sale of the items was to pay for the staffing. Gear West had paid for the <br /> personnel the year before Iast in a lump sum, which also covered heating and electricity. <br /> The trail made by Gear�Vest can also be used by the public for skiing. It was noted that <br /> the}ocation of the trail must b� clear of th�e sledding area. <br /> Commissioners felt it would be beneficial ta Orono to provide a groomed trail and was in <br /> favor of coordinating efforts to pravide usage of the club house an the weekends for <br /> skiers and sledders. <br /> Gerhardson said the main concern is with the budget. The operating cast cannot come <br /> from park dedication but must came from operations. Hurr asked if the golf course was <br /> making money at this time addin�that she was not opposed to ilzis usage. Gerhardson <br /> said an audit and statement are provided on the golf course, which is profitable. Mc1lrlillan <br /> said she has not seeM an income statement. <br /> Hurr said she would be interested in the Park Commission acting as a review board for the <br /> golf course to report to the Council on their f ndings for final say. She also noted that <br /> there is no residential passes available except for senior citizen passes. Hurr noted that the <br /> City does not provide a lake access in Orono. She questioned the percentage of use of the <br /> golf course by �rono residents and favored a Orono resident pass. <br /> Gerhardsan reiterated that the Park Commissioners present wanted the golf course to <br /> again ta used this winter for skiin�;and sledding. Hurr said the money to pay for <br /> personnel would have to be found. A final decision will be made in November regarding <br /> whether the winter program would cantinue. Rutes on what can be brought into the golf <br /> course and what ca.�be sold need to be discussed. The Commissioners asked that the go}f <br /> course usage be brought to the attention of the public via the newsletter, which will be <br /> printed shortiy. <br /> 6 <br />