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Minutes <br />Park Commission Regular Meeting <br />Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 6:00 PM <br />City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 <br />Roath moved, Stofer seconded, to move the Pickleball Master Plan to the design phase. VOTE: <br />Ayes 7, Nays 0. <br />3. Golf Course Pavilion <br />Staff said they were seeking a recommendation from the Park Commission to move forward with the <br />proposed Golf Course Pavilion. The Orono Lions have expressed an interest in partnering with the City <br />to build a pavilion near the parking lot in the same character as the club house and to complete it in time <br />for the 100 year anniversary celebration in June. The Pavilion would be for the use of everyone who <br />comes to the golf course or park. The project would be funded by donations and City funds. The image <br />presented was a concept, not a design. <br />Members of the Lions Club were also present. <br />Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the location and said they would still like to have input <br />into the design after referring it to the City Council. Commissioners expressed thanks to the Lions for <br />stepping forward. <br />Roath moved, Stofer seconded, to recommend to City Council to move ahead with the Golf Course <br />Pavilion proposal. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. <br />3. Park Commission 2024 Goals <br />Staff shared the 2024 goals as a document with columns and said no action would be required but the <br />document would be available at every Park Commission meeting throughout the year. The document also <br />lists standing and special sub -committees. <br />Commissioners reviewed and discussed the goals and sub -committee assignments. <br />4. Parks Update <br />Staff said little has been going on because of the winter months, even snow removal, but because of the <br />weather they have been able to go ahead with some items like tree trimming. They hope to be able to <br />open the golf course earlier this year than the past two years. <br />COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS <br />Huddy asked about accessibility for the disabled in Orono Parks and suggested this is one of the items he <br />would like to look at going forward. <br />Berg pointed out deliberate damage that has been done to Lydiard Beach including ripping out the gates, <br />which impacts the park budget and needs to be addressed. Commissioners discussed the different types of <br />access points including car, pedestrian and strictly beach. <br />Commissioners promoted the Adopt -A -Park program. <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />4 <br />