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View of the role of the commission: • Gather citizens views on park issues • Help disseminate park-related information. • Research park issues. • Develop and maintain a park plan. • Make recommendations on park use, access, rules, regulations, equipment, signs and land acquisition. • Work with the city, city council, county and other government bodies on park issues. Other Comments: • Although I have only lived in Orono for two years. I’ve spent my entire life in the Twin Cities area. I grew up Woodbury on a farm. I witnessed Woodbury grow from 4,000 to over 45,000 currently. I have observed their methods of park and trail ; 'anning. My father sold Woodbuiy land for a park, so I am familiar with land acquisition practices. I have also lived in Maplewood, Minneapolis, Minnetonka and Plymouth. • I enjoy the outdoors. I am an active user of trails and parks. I bike, walk, snowmobile, boat and fish. • The construction of Highway 12, potential railway to trail conversion, and the expected growth in population make this a critical time for parks. I understand this appointment may be discussed at a public meeting. / Signature Date