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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday, September 5,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> • The golf course master plan is underway <br /> • The full time parks golf course supervisor position was approved <br /> • Under the preliminary budget an increase of$5,000 has been included for minor projects. The <br /> Parks Commission's total budget is now projected to be $15,000 for 2018. <br /> • Replaced well pump at golf course <br /> • Drainage improvement at golf course on#9 was performed <br /> • The trail rehabilitation project along Willow is scheduled to start in the next couple of weeks <br /> Meyers stated completion of the golf course master plan is exciting and that it contains recommendations <br /> for improving the golf course, such as implementing lawn bowling. Meyers noted golf courses that offer <br /> liquor or beer and wine tend to do better,which is something the City could consider. Meyers stated the <br /> Parks Commission is also not against charging a fee for certain activities and that the fees would allow the <br /> City to offer additional activities or services. <br /> Williams stated she just spent $350 to host a birthday party at a venue and that she kept thinking how <br /> great a warming hut or a venue at the golf course would be very nice to have for those types of events. <br /> Meyers noted the Orono Golf Course will be celebrating its+591h anniversary in the near future. <br /> \Gk-\• <br /> CHAIRMAN'S REPORT <br /> 6. LURTON PARK UPDATE <br /> Meyers reported he and Commissioner Johnson walked the small dog area at Lurton Park today to discuss <br /> the possibility of doing some work there. Meyers stated he would like to get both Boy Scout projects on <br /> track, and that while the Public Works Department does a great job of doing things when they can, he <br /> would like to create a better timeline to get some of these projects done. Meyers indicated a private <br /> contractor will help expedite the process and would probably be under$5,000. Meyers stated the City has <br /> people wanting to do different items at the parks and that he wants to be able to proceed forward with <br /> those projects in a timely fashion. <br /> Johnson commented the dog agility project would also make the small dog park area more useable and <br /> expand it. Johnson stated he would like to get a recommendation from the Parks Commission to have a <br /> separate account for the funds from the permits created so that when there are improvements to the park, <br /> there would be a source of funds. <br /> Meyers stated he would also like to erect a sign saying"Your Dog Park Fees at Work" by any projects at <br /> parks to let the people know that their money is going for a good purpose. Meyers stated he would like <br /> the funds to be able to be used at other parks. <br /> Johnson stated in his view the permit fees should go towards improvements at the dog park. <br /> Johnson moved to recommend that a separate account be set up for the permit fees so they are <br /> readily identifiable. <br /> Ruegemer asked if he wanted the money to go into a fund that would be put back only into the dog park. <br /> Page 11 of 14 <br />