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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 5, 1998 <br /> (#12) NEW BUSINESS <br /> Erickson reported that a group of Orono residents, who live in the Orono School District, <br /> are interested in development of a community recreation center. Funding would most <br /> likely occur through a referendum with request for City participation. He indicated the <br /> center would include running tracks, basketball courts, meeting rooms, etc. Other <br /> community centers have been reviewed. <br /> Erickson said the group would like to make a presentation to the Park Commission and <br /> other park groups for input and feedback. The site being considered is near the ballfields <br /> or behind the Link. Ilse said the site by the Link would meet other needs as well with the <br /> ability to tie in with the school and its pool. McDermott noted that older residents may <br /> want a center that can be used during the day hours as well. McDermott indicated that <br /> while there are needs that are not being meet in the community,this would only involve <br /> half of the residents as the other half will now be paying for the new community center in <br /> Mound. <br /> The Park Commissioners said they were willing to listen to the plan. It will be presented <br /> at the February meeting. <br /> McDermott asked Gappa to continue with the plans to provide signs for beach <br /> regulations. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Wilson adjourned the meeting at 10:12 p.m. <br /> � <br /> .-�...c�.�cr1�(.- .,��� <br /> � Susan Wilson, Chair <br /> 11 <br />