12-04-1999 Park Commission Minutes

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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 6, 1999 Gappa stated the driveway and parking lot have been constructed for this park, noting that he has received a number of positive comments regarding the park. Silber commented that the parking lot and driveway were nicely laid out. Preservation Alliance Award Silber commented the City of Orono was presented with the Preservation Alliance Award, which will be given to the City at the December 13 City Council meeting. Wilson commended the Saga Hill Society and neighborhood for their wonderful efforts on this project. (#8) Dakota Rail McDermott stated this item was discussed under Item #3. NEW BUSINESS (#9) Winter Recreation Schedule Gappa stated that the warming house will be staffed following the holidays, noting that the facility will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Gappa commented that the facility will not be open during the holiday season due to a shortage of people available to staff the club house. (#10) Park, Open Space & Trail Dedication Fee Balance for 1999 (#11) Park, Open Space 8� Trail City Funded Budget Account Balance for 1999 The Parks Commission reviewed a financial statement for the Park Fund. Gappa noted that the amount available in the Park Fund at the present time is $181,597, with total revenues generated for the year 1999 being approximately $253,000. Gappa stated that the majority of the improvements to the parks is paid for out of the Park Fund. Gappa noted that $5,000 has been allocated towards the Park Fund out of the General Fund for the year 2000. Gappa stated that the Park Fund will be credited approximately $80,000, which is one-half of the purchase price, for the park land recently acquired in Navarre. Wilson suggested that the City Council be approached about other possible sources of revenue for the Park Fund. Meyers inquired whether the profits from pull tabs could be allocated towards the Park Fund. Page 3