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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday,February 1,2021 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Roath said regarding the pet adoption,they can also reach out to Chuck&Don's. He said they can just <br /> build community around that park as it is so awesome and well-used. The other events include the Tree <br /> Lighting set for December 4, 2021 and Berg is on point to get the committee going. Roath noted they do <br /> not have a set date for the Big Island opening,but knows that Carter has talked about August. <br /> Carter thinks that is pretty close and they should start calling it a Grand Opening as the Mayor is looking <br /> forward to doing a ground-breaking event and Carter would rather do something later in the year when it <br /> looks a little more polished even if it is not completely done. <br /> Roath asked if he is working with a committee. <br /> Carter is sure the Board will want to be involved and he thinks they have enough people and he will <br /> report back. <br /> Roath suggested Carter pick a date with the committee. He noted he did not know who to put on point <br /> with Lurton. <br /> Stephens or Hudson said Roath can put his name down. <br /> Roath has set a date for the Bederwood Grand Opening on May 22,2021. Hopefully by then or soon after <br /> it will be ready for play. He will work with Councilmember Seals to try and figure out what to do there. <br /> He hopes they can get someone from the Minnesota United out and go from there. Roath asked Carter to <br /> elaborate on Lakeview Legacy. <br /> Carter said it is kind of the pilot at gathering community input and he does not know the timing of the <br /> trail,when they will be able to get together with people, or do it digitally. For now he would just put <br /> July/August and he and Stephens can talk more and update as they go. He said he would add a goal about <br /> getting the Three Rivers Masterplan approved which is likely going to happen semi-automatically;that <br /> puts Orono in the queue to have things start to happen over time and he thinks they should take credit for <br /> their role. <br /> Roath asked if he has it right on the document about the mountain bike. <br /> Carter replied yes and on item 4 he would add the toilet and the shelter. He met the designer of the <br /> concept for interpretive panels with Bryce Johnson, a former Commissioner on Saturday. They hiked the <br /> Island and he thinks Bryce is very excited and connected to a number of resources, so it should not be <br /> long before they have something at a meeting to look at. He noted they still need to raise$15,000 so if <br /> anyone has money burning a hole in their pocket;they could either tell people they are making the trail <br /> extension possible,or the interpretive signage. <br /> Roath said there are no more opportunities to buy sitting stones. <br /> Carter said technically they could put in sitting stones or picnic tables,he just really wants to get the <br /> $15,000 to do the other stuff first. He thinks they have enough stones and if they did not get any more, <br /> they can always use more tables. If anyone is interested in knowing more about donations,just connect <br /> them with Carter and he is happy to help. <br /> Page 8 of 13 <br />