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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday,May 2,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Stofer noted they have looked at food trucks. He clarified they are hard because the food trucks expect <br /> minimums and is something that would require investment from the City to stay committed in order for <br /> people to know that there would always be a food truck available. <br /> Chair Roath asked Lemons if he hears requests for this. <br /> Lemons replied they have,even over the winter they received a phone call asking for a reservation to the <br /> kitchen,which they do not have.Food is always something golfers are looking for. <br /> Stofer noted even for winter activities such as birthday parties or the Santa event, to be able to sell hot <br /> chocolate or a bowl of chili is not something they are able to do right now. <br /> Chair Roath believes they do need to do the ROI and get the information they need to explore the idea. He <br /> stated if golfers are spending$2.00 and there are 13,000 rounds being played, if they get that spending up <br /> to $4.00 with 50%margin, a$50,000 project would be paid off in four years.More analysis needs to <br /> happen before committing to the project itself, but in his mind those numbers are enough to move forward <br /> with some architectural plans. <br /> Benson noted a park in Wayzata that has a QR code for people to give feedback in real time. The golf <br /> course kitchen remodel has been talked about for years and in all this time there has not been one survey. <br /> She feels it is a good idea to understand what the people want. She is all for what the people want and it <br /> seems like data is a good thing when going into a change such as this one. She wants to be clear that she <br /> is in support of change and giving the community better places to spend their time. <br /> Berg said as someone who has put on golf tournaments and gone to several golf courses for that reason, <br /> typically a lunch is included in the golf tournament. She said people were coming in from play buying <br /> popcorn,hot dogs, candy and soda over and above what they paid for the golf tournament. Because of <br /> this, Berg also thinks it is a good idea to explore and is why she is in favor of the proposal. <br /> Stephens noted in addition to providing kitchen options,the as-built would give the City more detail <br /> about the building's current state. He asked how much money that portion would cost. <br /> Stofer replied the as-built would probably be a couple thousand dollars. The as-built would be used in the <br /> future they wanted to re-do a part of the building such as bathrooms, kitchen or take out walls, noting it is <br /> a very old building with historical significance. <br /> Porter reaffirmed that he has not been to a golf course that does not have these amenities and if they want <br /> to be competitive in this marketplace,this is a good way to get there. <br /> Stofer thinks in hosting events such as parties or corporate events, being able to have something more to <br /> offer than pre-packaged microwaveable food is best. <br /> Porter moved,Stofer seconded,to request approval of architectural drawings for the golf course. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 1 (Benson). <br /> 7. Lake Access Markings. <br /> Page 5 of 10 <br />