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ORONO PARR COI�IlKISSION, DECEMBER 1, 1986
ATTENDANCE
Terry Morse, Les Kelley, Phil Bradley, Virginia Sweatt, and
Bob Kost were present. John Gerhardson and Mark Bernhardson
were present from the Orono City staff. The following were
absent: Lee Erger, and Mariann Kienzler.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from the November 1986 Park Commission meeting were
approved.
PARR NAME
The Commission unanimously agree to assign the name
"Livingston Tower Park" for the park land at the intersection
of Livingston and Blaine Avenue, Navarre.
RISR SURVEY
The Commission unanimously agreed to the removal of the
merry-go-round equipment at Antoine Park.
Discussion was held regarding replacement of the merry-go-
round with another piece of play equipment. Discussion W�ii
be continued at next meeting.
John Gerhardson reported that work was started this past
autumn to place impact absorbing amounts of sand under the
existing play equipment throughout the parks. This work will
be resumed and completed in the spring. He also indicated
that all park equipment wi11 undergo regular inspections and
maintenance starting Spring 1987.
PARR LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Bob Kost presented a landscape concept for the newly named
"Livingston Tower Park". The plan W�1i be refined based on
comments from the Commissioners. Kost W� 11 meet with John
Gerhardson to prepare a bidding proposal. The Commission
W�11 consider bids for the proposal from landscapers at the
next meeting.
The park plan incorporates a site for a public sculpture for
garden ornament. Terry Morse volunteered to contact the
Minnesota Art Center regarding the potential for a donation
of a piece of sculpture.
BIICE TRAIL SYSTEM
John Gerhardson is trying to locate old files and information
regarding the bike/hike trail issue, past City Council
resolution and a trail route map. He W� 11 provide
Commissioners with copies of all available materials.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Discussion was he�d regarding a change in the Park Commission
meeting schedule from the first Tuesday of the month to the
first Monday. Les Ke11ey moved and Virginia Sweatt seconded
changing the meetings to the first Monday of the month -
September through Apri1, and the first Tuesday of the month -
May through September. Motion was approved. This change is
intended to make it more convenient for several Commissioners
to attend more regularily.
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ORONO PARR COMMISSION, DECEMBER 1, 1986
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Mark Bernhardson, City Administrator, addressed the
Commission on the following issues : Goal setting/agenda
setting, strategic framework, regional park and Lake
Minnetonka public access, Big Island, valuation of Park
Dedication Fee , review of Comprehensive PYan, and
input/attendance at City Council meetings.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
John Gerhardson distributed copies of the Orono Community
Management Plan to a11 Commissioners present. Chairman asked
a11 Commissioners to familarize themselves with the Plan and
prepare to discuss the Park and Recreation section at the
next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 5th, 1987
at 7:00 p.m. at the Orono Counci 1 Chambers.