05-03-2021 Park Commission Meeting Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PARK COMMISSION Monday, May 3, 2021 6:00 o'clock p.m. follow up conversation; he has given them a draft easement for review. Orono Youth Hockey has also reached out about a potential partnership to establish an outdoor rink. The Commissioners had a short discussion on the Tree Lighting event. Edwards reminded the Commissioners to coordinate things a month out if they expect City Staff support in any way for bigger, special events. Then they can get police, reserves, and other things ready. GOLF COURSE BUSINESS PLAN UPDATE Roath noted they are trying to get food trucks at the golf course and he will communicate the dates and times; the more people they can get the easier it is to get the trucks back in the future. Edwards shared that Roath updated the Council at their last meeting and they gave Staff tentative guidance to look for $37,000 out of the general fund to put towards the golf course. That was a big success. Roath said the next step is giving Edwards, Ron Olson, and Brettingen more direction on the four general things they asked for. He shared slides that stated what they want to do now at the golf course, and what they want to do soon; it all culminates in the 2024 1 006'Anniversary of the golf course. They want to establish a new marketing program, expand the food and beverage capabilities and offerings, food truck Fridays, a porch music series, establish group packages, rebrand and perhaps consider renaming the course. They also want to launch a new website, add a year-round gas fire pit, build a small shelter, and expand the lower parking lot. There are a lot of details to fill in. The immediate request for $37,000 includes some for food capabilities starting this summer, a third table and chair set for the deck, put money towards marketing budget, musicians, and increasing the staff hours during peak times. COMMISSIONER UPDATES Berg reported Norlings came out and did Lydiard Beach and the landscaping looks really nice. On Casco Point, a man has adopted it and will be going out to take care of things he can and notifying the City of other things. She asked if they can get a bigger no fishing sign as the current sign is only 8.5 x 11 inches. Edwards does not know if they have a bigger sign. He noted they talked about extra signage at Lydiard, Sandy, and Casco when they put the docks out. People are not supposed to fish from the dock or bring a motorboat to the dock. Roath thinks they should talk more about the adopt -a -park program to promote it and recognize the people that are volunteering their time for it. ADJOURNMENT Hudson moved, Stephens seconded, to adjourn the Orono Park Commission meeting at 6:34 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ATTEST: Brian Roath, Chair Page 3 of 3