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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday,February 1,2021 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Edwards elaborated on the$15,000: if they get a donation and it can go for something that was listed in <br /> the DNR grant,then it really becomes $30,000 because there is $15,000 of unmatched DNR grant. It is a <br /> great opportunity. He said the install on toilet 2 and shelter 4 change orders have been approved by the <br /> Council so they are in the project for this summer. <br /> Roath continued on to the Golf Course and noted they developed a business plan for the golf course <br /> including five year goals,ten year vision, and that trickles down into the plan for this year and next year. <br /> They have started that process,Jason Goehring, Stephens, and Roath have written five year goals and will <br /> next involved Edwards and others for input. <br /> The Commission moved on to Hackberry Park and Hudson shared the goal with the park is to create a <br /> comprehensive plan about the overhaul of the park once the house becomes available to the City. He <br /> noted there is some unused area up in the old hockey rink that is just a divot in the ground right now—he <br /> thinks Orono Baseball is interested and they have a specific age gap in their children that could use the <br /> park. He thinks it was T-Ball and one level above and may be interested in adding some funds in if some <br /> of their goals get accomplished. Hudson noted they wanted to address some of the safety, for example, <br /> backstops right up against the road,there is also a basketball court that needs a little bit of help. Coming <br /> up with a Masterplan and having that in place so when they have an opportunity they can hit the ground <br /> running and be ready. <br /> Roath said in regards to wordsmithing,he struggles with Masterplan,vision,comprehensive document, <br /> etcetera, and asked if this is a Masterplan they are putting together. <br /> Edwards clarified it is probably more of a concept or sketch plan. <br /> Roath continued on to Crystal Bay. <br /> Hudson stated Crystal Bay is pretty much the same,they are trying to come up with a long range concept <br /> for the park and how they can showcase Orono with the use of the Dakota Trail and the traffic they are <br /> seeing on it. He said they want to find a better use for much of the park that is open and does not have a <br /> current use. General improvements—adding some playground equipment to try and broaden the age <br /> range of children able to use the park,and identifying and incorporating the ideas of some of the key <br /> members such as the daycare/preschool,the old Hill school,perhaps Three Rivers with the Dakota Trail. <br /> He said they are trying to gauge the use of the post office and what they want to keep,what they want to <br /> change and how they can improve the park. <br /> Roath split that into two goals, one is a longer term vision document or concept and the other is looking at <br /> playground equipment and if there is a near-term need for a change there. <br /> Hudson replied both of those goals are reasonable and can be accomplished this year. He wants to talk <br /> with Klaahsen after she updates them on some of the other playground equipment for Summit Beach and <br /> they can possibly use the same vendor or get some discounts for additional equipment. <br /> Roath said Bederwood is the last one on the list and they have two small goals for the year. One is related <br /> to finishing up the big project,partnering with the soccer club to request some grant money for <br /> equipment, and the second is to throw a party. <br /> Page 9 of 13 <br />