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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,November 27,2017 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 9. PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN—Continued <br /> Rick Meyers,Park Commission Chair,stated the Park Commission attempted to look at the golf course <br /> more globally and that the plan includes some projects that would help enhance use of the golf course <br /> beyond just golfing. The subcommittee looked at other golf courses in the area to see what they do during <br /> the wintertime and other times of the years. The capital improvement plan provides an outline of what <br /> can be done at the golf course and is not a firm commitment to any one project. Each individual project <br /> would be discussed in-depth prior to proceeding forward with it. Meyers stated the intent was to look at <br /> what is needed to help make the golf course better and then to look at expanding the activities. <br /> Walsh stated the City reinstituted the Park Commission after a period of inactivity and that the main goal <br /> is to improve the City parks. A number of improvements have already been made to the parks,including <br /> the creation of a dog park at Lurton Park. Walsh stated the Orono Golf Course is a community asset and <br /> helps keep people in the community. Walsh stated the clubhouse could become a little community center <br /> that helps bring people together similar to Lurton Park. <br /> Dankey commented she loves the winter activity concept at the golf course. Dankey asked if there is an <br /> area that could be flooded for an ice rink. <br /> Meyers indicated there is not at the present time but that is a possibility at some point in the future. <br /> Meyers stated the Park Commission is interested in seeing what the residents want at the parks and that <br /> the CIP is a starting point. <br /> Walsh noted the Park Commission is also looking at resurfacing some of the basketball courts. <br /> Meyers stated the plan will allow the City to apply for grants and other funding. <br /> Jane Delaney, 1315 Wooddale Avenue,stated she is here because she would like to provide some insight <br /> about what has gone on historically at the golf course. Stay the Course was started in the winter of 2012, <br /> which helped increase the number of volunteers helping out at the golf course. Delaney stated the <br /> neighbors and residents are excited that the City is willing to look at putting some money back into the <br /> golf course and that she would like to form a committee to provide some additional input and be involved <br /> in the process. <br /> Walsh suggested she get in contact with Rick Meyers. Walsh stated the City is always interested in <br /> obtaining the input of the residents. <br /> Delaney noted she included her phone number in the letter she submitted. <br /> Crosby commented he is interested in adding winter activities and expanding the use of the golf course. <br /> Delaney stated in years past there were cross-country skiing and groomed trails that were lit with candles. <br /> Delaney indicated she also worked there when a lot of the events took place,such as small corporate <br /> parties and snow tubing. Delaney stated there are a lot of possibilities. <br /> Dankey indicated she also is in agreement with improving the basketball courts,especially at the Navarre <br /> park. <br /> Page 6 of 12 <br />