12-02-1997 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 1997 (#5 - Bike Trails - Continued) Erickson said once all the trails are established, a "kick-off' could take place with a ride from park to park with publicity and events scheduled. Beal suggested the ride be used to raise additional funds. llse noted the national event in April, which is a "bike for parks". Wilson asked if this could be accomplished by spring. Erickson thought it was possible with Council's approval. If all agreed with the trail list, Wilson asked where the Commission should go from this point. Gappa will be checking on design standards. Beal asked if the list should be prioritized. Wilson thought the list should be reviewed with Mayor Jabbour first. McDermott said changes from the original map should be determined. Welles suggested using a color-coded map for the three types of trails and the presentation be made graphically. McDermott suggested reviewing it with Gaffron. Wilson suggested the sub- committee meet with Jabbour and Flint as the Council would like to keep advised of the work of the Commission. Wilson thought the meeting could be held in January. Erickson will work on maps. Welles suggested communication occur with other communities to enable showing these connector trails on the map. Wilson noted that the Cities of Medina and Long Lake are willing to meet with the Commission. The list of communities to be contacted was noted. This list is included in the minutes of the November meeting. Erickson said he would also contact Independence and Spring Park. (#6) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARKS White distributed a copy of the List of Possible Funding Sources for Orono Parks Needs. McDermott asked that the list for capital improvements for parks be turned in to him. Wilson said she found the chart difficult to fill out. She did not want to include the years in order to simplify it. Ilse said her list stated all improvements were to be completed in 5 years. Wilson suggested the lists show priorities. Beal said he thought the list was meant to obtain ideas. McDermott said the list is to be a guide for budgeting. Wilson noted that the parks are not equal in their importance and may present a problem. She suggested the parks themselves be prioritized as well. McDermott said it should include criteria as well. Beal noted the funds were not available to complete these improvements. Gappa said that is the reason for requiring prioritization. McDermott said the list is a wish list that can be refined with goals. Beal felt if the plans were important to the Commission, they should be budgeted for. Gappa suggested the improvements for each park be noted and then grouped by priority. Wilson said the list for next year's improvements can then be made. 12