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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 /> Meyers suggested purchasing two or three signs where there are already volunteers. Meyers stated he <br /> could also do an interview with one of the local papers on Lurton Park and the Orono Thunder, which <br /> would be free publicity for the program. Meyers suggested the adopt-a-park program be included on the <br /> City's Facebook page and send out information on the program via an email blast. <br /> It was the consensus of the Park Commission to order adopt-a-park signs for Navarre Park, Highwood <br /> Park, and Lurton Park. <br /> 6. LURTON PARK GRAND OPENING UPDATE <br /> Williams stated she is going to do a personal invitation to everyone who has purchased a permit to the <br /> park. Williams stated it would basically be a save-the-date postcard. <br /> Meyers noted Julie has the following vendors lined up for June 17: Westonka Animal Hospital, Chuck & <br /> Don's Pet Food Store, Corner of Kindness Rescue, and a real estate agency that will be handing out free <br /> water bottles. <br /> Meyers stated he spoke to the police chief about the event and parking. Parking on the street will be <br /> allowed during the event and that they are looking into renting some tents. <br /> Williams noted the grand opening will take place from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday,June 17. <br /> Edwards stated 209 permits have been issued as of today and that the money received for the permits goes <br /> into the General Fund. <br /> 7. HENNEPIN COUNTY SPORTS GRANT UPDATE <br /> Roath stated he has started researching the Hennepin County sports grant and that there are two grant tiers <br /> available. One grant is for equipment and one grant is for actual facilities. Roath indicated he has <br /> obtained a lot of information about what has been granted in the past and that Orono High School has <br /> benefited from the grants as well as the soccer association. The equipment grant is given out twice a year <br /> and the facilities grant is given out once a year. The deadline for the spring equipment grant has already <br /> past and the next deadline is November for both types of grants. <br /> Roath suggested the Park Commission pursue one or both grants and that the Park Commission has some <br /> time to decide whether they would like to partner with an organization on the grant. <br /> Meyers stated he was thinking about updating the City's sports courts and that in his view the City could <br /> really use three of them. Meyers stated Spring Park and Tonka Bay both have a nice sports court. <br /> Roath stated since the facility grant involves more money, it is likely Hennepin County would be looking <br /> for the City to partner with someone. Roath stated in his view the City could put together two or three <br /> grants together. <br /> Edwards noted the City received an $8,700 equipment grant last year for infield grooming equipment and <br /> that they partnered with the Orono Softball Association on that grant. The City also received a$5,000 <br /> grant from the Twins for fencing repairs at Bederwood Park. Edwards noted every year over$2 million is <br /> awarded. <br /> Page 7 of 9 <br />