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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday,March 2nd,2020 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Stephens asked what they were doing to that. <br /> Edwards answered that it is a trail realignment to get better sight lines for both bicyclists and vehicles. <br /> Edwards said there was direction from the Council for the City to look at maintaining some Three Rivers <br /> Park District trails beginning the winter of 2020-2021 such as plowing. Three Rivers does not maintain <br /> their trails but gives municipalities the opportunity to pick up the workload and cost. Orono declines this <br /> opportunity with the exception of the section of the Independence Trail which runs in front of the <br /> building,because it serves as a sidewalk for the school district. The City will be maintaining the Dakota <br /> Trail around the Wayzata intersection through potentially the far side of Spring Park. <br /> Roath asked what adjacent cities' plans were. <br /> Edwards responded that other cities' plans were not to do anything but one of the Councilmembers is <br /> trying to work with other elected officials to see if an agreement can be made that everyone does it or <br /> everyone applies more pressure on Three Rivers so they do it. He noted some people want the trail <br /> plowed so they can walk on it; some people want it to remain the same so they can go snowshoeing or <br /> cross-country skiing. The cost would come out of the operations and maintenance budget and would run <br /> $5,000-$6,000 per year. <br /> Roath stated there was a typo regarding"Crystal Bay Park Maintained for Skating,"indicating that it was <br /> not this year. <br /> Edwards agreed and said it should read"Casco Point Rink." <br /> Roath commented it would be nice to see how financially successful the sledding at the golf course was. <br /> Ruegemer clarified whether Roath was referring to beverage sales. <br /> Edwards indicated they keep track of that and those numbers could be run. <br /> Ruegemer asked if the City was trying to make money or just break even. <br /> Roath said he was sure the City lost money. It is just an accounting of what the investment was to have <br /> Staff there and if it was offset by sales. <br /> Edwards stated that they did make sales but after paying the attendant$15 an hour,there is not much left. <br /> It is a service the City wants to provide. <br /> SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> 5. LURTON PARK DOG DAYS EVENT <br /> Ruegemer asked if June 20 would be an option this year,noting last year the event took place on June 22 <br /> and it seemed to work well. <br /> Commissioners and Edwards indicated that date would work well. <br /> Page 16 of 20 <br />