HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-2023 Park Commission Work SessionAGENDA
City of Orono Park Commission Work Session for Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023, 6:00 PM
Orono Council Chambers, 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
952-249-4600 / www.ci.orono.mn.us
WORK SESSION AGENDA
1. Golf Course Park Enhancement Update Staff
2. Park Commission Committees and Goals Staff
3. Subcommittee Breakout Sessions Committees
Park Commission City of Orono
The Park Commission advises the City Council on matters of maintenance and use of park facilities, preservation of natural resources
and promotion of environmental awareness
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Orono will provide effective guidance through public policy established from citizen involvement, by empowering staff to
implement best practices to prepare Orono for any challenges of the future and by ensuring a positive customer experience, superior
municipal services and provide a safe community for the residents, businesses and customers to live, work and play in. From City Code Members. The park commission is composed of seven members, who serve staggered three-year terms. The director of public
services and one council member shall be members of the commission ex officio and without vote and are in addition to the
seven-member commission (Code Section 22-32)
VISION STATEMENT
To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and
recreational assets.
Powers & Duties. The park commission shall be only an advisory body to the City Council. The commission shall study and
consider the continuing needs of the city for parks and recreation areas and facilities of all kinds, including but not limited to
problems involving public use of Lake Minnetonka and other lakes in the city, and portions of its shorelines. The commission
shall report to the council. (Code Section 22-33)
CITY OF ORONO GOALS
To provide consistent high levels of customer service to our residents and balance the enforcement of city codes
To maintain sustainable funding for infrastructure while maintaining a stable tax levy
To create a culture of continuous improvement by providing efficient and reliable government services
To adopt best practices into city processes to ensure the high quality services are provided in an ever-changing environment
2023 Focus
Parks / Function
Purpose Committee Members
Lead *
Goals Timeline / Milestones
(PC-Park Commission Lead; S-Staff Lead; CC-City Council, V-volunteers)
Community
Events at Parks &
Fundraising for
Events and
Projects
Special steering committee to
develop a plan for an annual holiday
tree lighting ceremony and other
events at City Parks
Jan Berg (Tree
Lighting)*
Brian Roath
Special steering committee to develop a plan for an annual holiday tree lighting ceremony and other events at
City Parks
Goals for this subcommittee are:
1. Draft a schedule of annual community events held at Orono parks, hosted by the Commission/City Council.
The plan should propose a budget for each event.
2. Create a fundraising structure for the tree lighting and other possible future events. Create documents
explaining the program.
1. June 2023 – Holiday Tree Lighting Kick-off Meeting (PC)
November 2023 – Holiday Tree Lighting Plan Complete (PC)
December 02, 2022 – Holiday Tree Lighting Event
2. In process – Finalize by July 2023 (S)
Trails Standing Committee to explore
opportunities for improvements and
additions to trails throughout the
community.
Rick Carter *
Taylor Stephens
Kjersti Duval
1. Luce Line-Dakota Trail Connection - Maintain engagement with TRPD, HC, and MCES (#5 in Comp Plan)
2. XC Ski Trails – Implement at Golf Course; explore other parks
3. County Rd 19 Trail Marking
4. Lowry Wood Connection to Luce Line
1. Ongoing (S)
2. Check with Orono School about usage – Staff mark course by Winter (PC, S)
3. Ongoing (PC, S)
4. Ongoing (PC)
Golf Course Special steering committee for Golf
Course Initiatives
Gordon Stofer*
Brian Roath
1. Plan for 100 Year Anniversary
2. Explore outside food options (Vendors, food trucks, etc.)
3. Golf Course re-branding
1. February 2023 – November 2023 (S, PC)
2. In process – Schedule throughout season with clubhouse manager (S)
3. In process – Rollout complete by 2024 (S, PC)
Hackberry Park
Master plan
Special steering committee for
masterplan development
Gordon Stofer*
Brian Roath
1. Begin masterplan process for park
2. Initiate grant applications
1. Spring 2023 – Begin Masterplan process (PC, S)
Fall 2023 – Finalize Masterplan (PC, S)
2. Fall 2023
Crystal Bay Park
Master Plan
Special steering committee for
masterplan development
Kjersti Duval*
Casey Conrad Hudson
1. Continue to refine long-range master plan for the park
1. May 2023-September 2023 (PC, S)
Lurton Dog Park Explore opportunities for
improvements and additions
Staff Initiative 1. Explore parking lot expansion
2. Review payment process for parking passes
1. Fall 2023 – Finalize plans
Spring 2024 – Possible expansion
2. In process (S)
Golf Course Park
Enhancement
Special steering committee for Golf
Course masterplan development
Brian Roath*
Cameron Stephens
Sandy Rasmussen
1. Continue to explore skating rink/pickleball project
2. Continue to explore golf course amenities project
1. In Process
2. In Process
Park Lead Commissioner 2022 Focus / Activity / Initiative
Antoine Park Sandy Rasmussen
Bederwood Park Rick Carter
Big Island Rick Carter
Casco Point Park Cameron Porter
Casco Point Rink Brian Roath
Casco Point Beach Jan Berg
Crystal Bay Playground Cameron Porter
French Creek Preserve Kjersti Duval
Hackberry Park Gordon Stofer
Highwood Nature Trail Brian Roath
Golf Course Gordon Stofer
Livingston Tower Brian Roath
Lowry Woods Rick Carter
Lurton Park Brian Roath
Lydiard Beach Jan Berg
Navarre Playground Cameron Porter
Pleasant View Rick Carter
Saga Hill Brian Roath
Sandy Beach Jan Berg
Seven Nations Park Gordy Stofer
Summit Beach Jan Berg
Donation Garden Sandy Rasmussen
Trails
Trail Lead Commissioner 2022 Focus / Activity / Initiative
East Long Lake Trail Rick Carter, Kjersti Duval
Wayzata Blvd Trail
Willow Drive Trail
Brown Road Trail
County Road 6 Trail
Lake Access Points
Site Lead Commissioner 2022 Focus / Activity / Initiative
All Jan Berg, Cameron Porter Review, Establish standards.
1. Golf Course Park Feasibility Studies
•Kitchen Upgrade
•Expand Kitchen in Club house to provide wider selection
of food offerings
•GC Pickle Ball and Ice Rink
•Feasibility and cost estimates of creating a dual use
pickleball and ice rink facility
•GC Masterplan Items
•Parking Lot repave
•Picnic Shelter
•Fire Ring
Golf Course
Kitchen Upgrade
Opt A Opt B
Pickleball and Ice Rink
Maintenance Facility Move
GC Master Plan Items