11-04-1996 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 1996 B. ORONO GOLF COURSE Fiint asked if Gear West was interested in using the golf course for crass country skiing. Gerhardson said he has not heard from the group. A trail was established last year; but no events occurred. Gerhardson noted that the cancession stand resulted in a gross income of only $50 over the 2-1/2 manth period last winter. The club house was used on Saturdays from 12-4. Ilse suggested that Sundays are considered more a family day and might result in a higher usage. Gerhardson said he did receive comments that the parking lot itself was full on occasion but there was no usage of the clubhouse. The golf course fund paid for the club house being open last year, and golf course personnel requested that the park activity be paid for by the park funds. There are no actual cost figures available but it was estimated at about $200 for the season plus the cost af utility usage. The usage of the club house was even less two years ago. The Commissianers discussed the reasons for the club house being open. It was felt that the need far a warnling house, use of a phone, and bathroom facilities were important enaugh ta mair�tain the club house usage. It was determined that better public notification was needed. The Commissioners agreed to maintain the use of the club house on Sundays from 12:00-400 p.m. (#4} FRIEND OF THE PARKS AWARD The list of eandidates for the Friend of the Parks Award include the Saga Hill Preservation Society, Boy Scout Jason Christenson, the "Dirt Diggers", who worked at the Crystal Bay Post Office, Kay Cram, and Jim Abbott far his shade garden, but who asked that no recognition be given. A decision will be determined at the December meeting along with who will chair the activity. The presentatian will be held in February. Ilse sug�ested that Amelia Kroger, who is recycling coordinator for the West Hennepin District, be recognized for her contribution in cleaning up the Stubbs Bay Park area down to the access. The Commissioners agreed that the contribution made by the Saga Hill Group was extraordinary and should be set as a model for the community to follow. McDermatt asked that other smaller contributions be recognized in order not to lose the interest of those who might contribute on a smaller scale but are unable to make major contributions. Flint said the Crystal Bay Park contributors might be looked at as a group; this would indude the "Dirt Diggers" and Jason Christenson. Christenson was given recognition previously. �