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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br />Monday, November 1, 2021 <br />6:00 o'clock p.m. <br />such as lighting and porta-potties versus bathrooms. Funding could come from State grants and <br />fundraising, as well as the City. <br />Stofer asked Ms. Melberg how long the playing season is. <br />Ms. Melberg noted indoor they can play all year and outdoor some play when the temperature is even in <br />the 40's when the ground is dry. <br />Katie Gronberg, 110 Leaf Street, noted a group of them played the previous year through February <br />bringing shovels and squeegees to clear the courts. <br />Chair Roath noted many play indoors at the Westonka Activity Center (WAC) and the Orono Community <br />Center and asked what the availability is in the winter. <br />Ms. Melberg shared that the Orono Community Center has some mornings where they play 7am-9am and <br />one night per week. For those who work during the day it can be a challenge. <br />Mike Hoffman, 3640 Hoffman Avenue, shared the WAC has hours Monday -Friday from 8am-1 lam and <br />Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings from 7:30pm-9:30pm, as well as Saturday mornings, and <br />Sundays. It gets very busy in the winter and there is a wait for court time. <br />Duval asked where the growth is happening and whether there will be league or youth play in the future. <br />Ms. Melberg replied youth play is a big area because schools are teaching it in physical education and the <br />fastest growing segment of players are ages 38-45 years old. <br />Carter asked if the group can help the Commission look at which parks make the most sense for <br />pickleball. <br />Ms. Melberg noted they do have some thoughts and Commissioner Berg also met the group to discuss <br />pickleball. Two parks that might make sense are Bederwood Park and Hackberry Park. <br />Peter Hitch has been working with Wayzata on the project and explained that the City gave half of the <br />funding while the pickleballers raised the rest. Wayzata also wanted them to pay for half of the <br />maintenance of which there is not that much of a cost for pickleball. He explained the fundraising process <br />they used, noting other grant opportunities are available. <br />Chair Roath noted the Park Commission will continue to work with the group to find something that <br />works. <br />CHAIRMAN'S REPORT <br />a. WELCOME NEW COMMISSIONERS <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />