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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COIVLMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON MAY 6, 1996 <br /> (#2 - Youth Sports League Meeting - Continued} <br /> Ilse reported that McDermott investigated the school attendance by residents witllin the <br /> City and found that only 50% of the children attend the Orono School District, yet, the <br /> Park Commissian has been focusing on Orono Schools. McDermott cammented that <br /> more focus needs to be placed on the Mound Westonka School District. White said that <br /> soccer is organized throughout both districts. llse noted that mailings were tied to the <br /> 4rono School District. Flint commented that baseball naw includes both districts in their <br /> mailing. Ilse said 3% of the children attend Wayzata and Minnetonka Schools. She said it <br /> is necessary for the Commission to be aware of these percentages when planning parks <br /> and working with organizations, pointing out that many do not cross district lines. <br /> McDermott said the school district should also look at Independence and other <br /> communities for their needs. <br /> Wilson moved, White seconded, to form a subcommittee, consisting of White, Ilse, and <br /> McMillan, to represent the Park Commission in working with other groups regarding <br /> possible creation of a central clearinghouse office. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> (#3) WORK ON PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PLAN (ILSE AND MCDERMOTT) <br /> A. STATUS OF SUMMER INTERN REQUEST <br /> B. REVIEW OF CURRENT PLAN <br /> Flint reported on meetings with Council members and City Staff regarding the Parks and <br /> Open Space Plan. He noted that Moorse suggested updating the Council at a Council <br /> Meeting. Callahan said he would rather meet with the Park Commission in a work <br /> session. Commissioners discussed when they would be prepared for such a work session. <br /> McDermott asked for the Commissioners to submit their individual goals as discussed at <br /> the last meeting. McMillan suggested the work session be scheduled after the hiring of the <br /> park intern. After discussion, McDermott was designated to work with the intern and <br /> Staff(Moorse and Gaffron). <br /> Flint asked for an update on the park plan. Ilse said she and McDermott are reviewing the <br /> information being gathered from the other Cammissioners. The historylbackground, along <br /> with goals and objectives are the items being reviewed. <br /> A meeting date af May 2G, 8:00 a.m. was scheduled with goals to be submitted to Ilse by <br /> May 13. <br /> 3 <br />