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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br />Thursday, November 5, 2020 <br />6:00 o'clock p.m. <br />Roath wants the demand to be therefor the park, he doesn't want to just build it and hope it is used. He <br />said the Park Commission is in the business of trying to build things that will serve the community and <br />are driven by community -demand. Regarding the second bathroom, he would like to see how much <br />demand there is before committing to it. He noted they will support Carter and whatever the Board <br />decides. <br />Carter noted it would initially come from the Board, but final decision will be from the City Council. He <br />clarified $80,000 was the minimum, but the City decided to spend $120,000; it went up to $131,500 <br />because the Board had not raised enough money to get the core. He reported the new picnic <br />shelter/gathering area will be quite a distance from the first bathroom and the Board will come back with <br />a recommendation. <br />Klaahsen said it would be interesting to see how much of the park budget is part of the $131,500. For <br />example, looking at what percentage it is of the outstanding budget, and comparing it to how much they <br />are spending on the other parks. She asked whether they would have made the decision to dedicate the <br />$120,000 knowing they would receive an additional $300,000. <br />Carter noted that is hard to predict and the $120,000 was part of the 2020 budget and will not show up <br />again next year. <br />Edwards said Bederwood, East Long Lake Trail and Big Island are all in the $100,0004250,000 range <br />and they have also done smaller projects at other parks. <br />4. HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING EVENT <br />Roath reported they officially have fireworks for the December 5, 2020 event, North Mallo is donating <br />s'mores and fire pits and they have a generous donation from Culvers/Holiday in Navarre for brats and <br />hotdogs which the fire department will be cooking. He said they will also have live reindeer. There is <br />still work to do and they will send out an EventBrite link to promote the event and cap it at 250 people. <br />He noted they are soliciting local businesses for donations to support the event and the City Council has <br />allocated funds to cover the rest. Roath said there have been many generous donations from individuals <br />and businesses and asked if the Commissioners know of any businesses who would like to invest in the <br />event. <br />Berg said they are looking for sponsorships rather than donations, noting they have different levels, Gold, <br />Silver, and Bronze. <br />Stephens asked what the total budget is for the event. <br />Edwards said it is around $15,000. <br />Stephens asked the total of donations received. <br />Roath replied those that have donated goods are not being included in the budget, but the big one is <br />$10,000 for fireworks, of which the Goodman Family gave a $2,000 donation, Otten Brothers is funding <br />the reindeer, and there are little things that need funding such as cups, napkins, hand sanitizers, etcetera. <br />Sponsors will have their name in public media, the website, and event signs. Roath noted they also need <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />