03-02-1998 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION 1VICETINii I-��ELD ON NiARCH 2, 1�98 (#R - RikP/Marrh fnr Parkc _ rnntiniiPrll The March for Parks if a national event to raise money for national parks and conservation. Pledge forms, sample press releases, and posters are provided for use. This enables the national name to be located on all the information. The cities that are involved obtain their own sponsors, and the money raised goes to the cities. Ilse said the adopt-a- park program can also be promoted during this event. Ilse reported that the Lake Minnetonka Environmental School had a class meetin�; and determined that they are interested in assisting with the event. Three committees were formed at the school to discuss possible options. One location recommendation was for Baker Park. The other location recommended was the Luce Line beginning by Stubbs Bay. The walkers could walk towards Long Lake and bikers sent riding towards �Iinnetrista. Ait participants wouid meei nack ai ihe Siunbs Bay starting point. Iise said the Park Commissions had recommended the Luce Line due to free parking and the trail running throu�h some of the communities. Ilse introduced Stephanie Leash and Maggie Kelly. The girls indicated that food and water stands could be statianeci at the beginning, middle, and end points of the route. Recruitment for manning the stands has not occurred. Ilse said the time of the event was recommended to run from about 10 a.m. to 2 or 3 p.m_ Ms. Kelly suggested mile markers be used to allow bikers and walkers to pace themselves. She said discussion also occurred regarding the provision of garbage and recycling bins. Ilse indicated that Budget Printing may be able to provide some printed material and McDonald's and Burger King could be asked to provide the juice. Other prize and cash donations will be sought. llse distributed samples of the pledge form. Ilse said the form can list the different cities involved and where the funds raised will be used. She indicated students, who live in both Orono and Mound, felt the funds should be used for short court basketball, volleyball court, or a zip Iine. Ilse cammented thai ine Anioine and Crys#ai Bay neignborhoods asked if they could raise money for their neighborhood park and whether the Park Commission would match the funds raised. Ilse felt the result of the march would be a unification amongst the residents of the cities. Tim Szelliga, Long Lake Park Commissioner, suggested the use of Greenglen Park on the Luce Line as a terminus. Lon�Lake has determined that their funds raised would be used to repair lights at Holbrook Park. Szelliga was asked how far this park was from Bederwood, and he thought it was about a four mile distance. Ilse suggested the possible use of a shuttle for those that are unable to make the trip back to where they started. McDermott thought mobile phones would be helpful in case of emergency. Gappa said the City has radios that could be used. Szelliga thought clean-up crews should be recruited to clean up after the event. �