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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 1,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Williams asked whether the Park Commission should attempt to get businesses involved in adopting a <br /> park. <br /> Edwards stated the City's existing adopt-a-park policy does not prohibit businesses or organizations from <br /> adopting a park. <br /> Meyers stated signup for the program is available on the City's website. <br /> Roath stated he likes the concept of the adopt-a-park program and that it is a good way to engage the <br /> community. Roath stated the question is whether someone can sign up for the program and then never do <br /> anything. Roath stated recognition of someone's efforts is one way to encourage participation and that <br /> the mockup sign looks great. Roath stated he has received one inquiry from a family to adopt Luton Park <br /> and that in his view there is interest out there to adopt a park. <br /> Bryce Johnson noted the volunteers would also work with the Park Commissioner assigned to that park, <br /> which would help ensure the volunteers are doing appropriate work at the parks. <br /> Meyers stated there probably should be some guidelines about tool usage and vegetation removal. <br /> Brenda Johnson commented more than one family could adopt a park depending on what the needs of the <br /> park are. Johnson stated there are businesses who actually encourage their employees to do community <br /> service and that this could perhaps be some form of friendly competition among local businesses. <br /> Johnson stated the volunteers would need to coordinate with Adam or the Park Commission to make sure <br /> the people have some idea of what is expected of them. <br /> Berg stated the Park Commission has not really worked at disseminating the adopt-a-park program and <br /> that in her view both businesses and residents could be a part of the program. Berg stated the Park <br /> Commission should set some guidelines on what the volunteers should and should not do and that the <br /> Park Commissioner assigned to that park should be in contact with the volunteers and guide them. <br /> Beth Meyers stated from a personal standpoint she asked about the adopt-a-park program and that she <br /> would have liked more direction on what should be done. Meyers noted the City of Wayzata has <br /> designated dates for buckthorn removal, flower planting, etc. <br /> Williams agreed it would be a good idea to have one day to plant flowers, etc.,that could be published in <br /> the local newspaper. <br /> Meyers stated he would like the program to involve more than just trash pickup and that he would like the <br /> volunteers to accomplish something that is more meaningful. Meyers suggested the Park Commission <br /> come up with some things for the volunteers to do at each of the parks. <br /> Edwards stated a rough estimate for a sign is$50. <br /> Meyers stated the nature parks would be a good place for the signs but that he is not sure there is much to <br /> do at the more active parks. <br /> Mayor Walsh stated another option would be to accept financial contributions to help fund cleanup. <br /> Page 6 of 9 <br />