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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> Monday February 7,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Rick Carter,the Trails Committee Chair and Lowry Park Commissioner,noted they do have a goal to <br /> create public access from the Luce Line to Lowry Woods but clarified there is no plan to consider <br /> mountain biking in Lowry Woods. He is happy to talk to any of the public at any time and they can reach <br /> out to him. <br /> Chair Roath clarified that enforcement is done by the police department. <br /> PARKS COMMISSION COMMITTEES & GOALS UPDATE <br /> a.Park Commission Assignments Update <br /> Chair Roath noted every year they go through the goals of the Park Commission and assign parks to each <br /> Commissioner. <br /> The Commissioners discussed Park assignments. <br /> b.Park Commission Goals Update <br /> Chair Roath noted the next item is the goals, and during the work session in January the Commissioners <br /> came up with sub-committees and the focus for the year and filled out the goals. <br /> The Commissioners discussed the Park Commission goals for 2022, making adjustments to the <br /> Commissioners' assignments on the document and making corrections. <br /> Carter moved,Duval seconded,to adopt the 2022 Park Commission Goals. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> Roath moved,Carter seconded,to accept the 2022 Park Commission Meeting Calendar. VOTE: <br /> Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> STAFF REPORTS <br /> a.Parks Update <br /> Parks and Golf Course Superintendent Josh Lemons noted it has been a busy winter so far with snow <br /> almost every weekend. Plowing takes care of sidewalks,trails,parking lots, and the skating rink at Casco. <br /> Staff is going through golf course equipment and getting ready for the upcoming season,they have gone <br /> through preventative maintenance, and ordered new team wear. He noted the new parks employee Jack <br /> has been a great addition. <br /> Berg agreed that Jack has been great. <br /> Mr.Lemons shared about the dredging of the golf course pond which is shallow and full of muck and will <br /> give a much better product on the golf course to pull water without pulling muck through the lines. He <br /> noted the new ice rink is a lot of fun with many kids using it. <br /> b.Projects Update <br /> City Administrator/City Engineer Edwards shared engineering updates including the finishing and closing <br /> out of the Big Island ADA trail and that all various grant monies for the project have been received. The <br /> project came in at$705,090 most of which came in with grants and donations. Other Big Island <br /> Page 4of6 <br />