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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday,August 1,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> the property used to look like. Chair Roath spoke about the Summit sub-committee which is making good <br /> progress including a survey that went out and collected many good feedback and ideas about the park. <br /> They will do more outreach around the survey results and show the public 3-4 ideas and receive feedback <br /> on some small upgrades. <br /> 3. STAFF REPORT <br /> PARKS UPDATE <br /> Park and Golf Course Superintendent Lemons shared an update on the golf course noting the new <br /> clubhouse manager started and she is doing a great job.It is paying dividends to have someone of Kim's <br /> caliber;they have been busy and popular, and run out of carts every day. Rounds continue to increase <br /> and Lemons noted they have made up for poor weather in April.Mr. Lemons said summer is maintenance <br /> mode for the Parks Department and they are getting out to deal with vandalism,trash, lake access points, <br /> irrigation repairs,routine park maintenance, and pond restoration. He noted a new dock will be going in <br /> on Casco Swim Beach which has been on backorder for quite a while.Upcoming projects include the <br /> Crystal Bay playground which will happen later this year,preparation for Casco Point skating rink, and <br /> the Holiday Tree Lighting Event.He spoke about golf course pond dredging,picnic tables, security <br /> cameras, lake access point markings, and drainage improvements. <br /> PROJECTS UPDATE <br /> City Administrator Edwards spoke about an Open House scheduled on August 12 from 11:00 a.m.to 2:00 <br /> p.m. and August 26 from 2:00 p.m.to 5:00 p.m. Consultants and Staff will be present to share some ideas <br /> that came out of the resident survey.Following that the consultant will put some rough plans together <br /> which will come before the Park Commission. He shared about the draft Capital Improvement Plan(CIP) <br /> and noted he is looking for prioritization from the Commission. Most projects come from the <br /> Comprehensive Plan or from feedback during previous years. He spoke about potential projects and stated <br /> they are looking for input from the Commission before it goes to the City Council for approval in <br /> December. <br /> 2023 OPERATING BUDGET/CIP DISCUSSION. <br /> The Commissioners discussed budget,projects,numbers for larger projects,trails, and the upcoming <br /> process for the rest of the year. <br /> Chair Roath spoke about Crystal Bay Park improvements to the equipment and noted they have not heard <br /> interest from the community about a Phase 2 and proposed to move that out further than 2024. Regarding <br /> trail access to Lowry Woods there are so many unknowns he would like to take that off until the <br /> Commission has a better idea. <br /> Edwards kept it on the list because it is part of the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Chair Roath spoke about Summit Beach and asked if the cost is reflective of the"high point" of the range <br /> of ideas that are currently floating out there. <br /> Edwards replied the costs are for construction in 2024 and he added a little inflation to what the <br /> Commission's original idea of playground improvements and paving the parking lot. He noted if they <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />