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Parks Commission Meeting
Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers | 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
952-249-4600 /https://www.oronomn.gov/
1. Approval of May 7, 2024 Park Commission Minutes
2. West Lakes Pickleball Project Presentation
3. Parks, Golf, and Facilities Update
4. Sub-committee Updates
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Public Comment (limit 3 minutes per person)
For items not on the agenda. To add a comment, approach the podium, state your name and address.
Comments are limited to three (3) minutes. No action will be taken.
Presentations
Staff Report
Chair Report
Commissioner Reports
Adjournment
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Date: August 6, 2024 Item: 1
Presenter: Adam Edwards, City Administrator / Engineer
Section: Approval of Minutes
Title: Approval of May 7, 2024 Park Commission Minutes
1.Purpose:
The purpose of the item is to approve the minutes from the last Parks Commission meeting.
2.Park Commission Action Requested:
Motion to approve February 6, 2024 Park Commission Minutes
AGENDA ITEM
Exhibits
05.07.2024 Park Commission Minutes.pdf
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Minutes
Orono Park Commission
Regular Meeting
Orono City Council Chambers
May 7, 2024
Page 1 of 2
Deputy Chair Porter called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The Orono Park Commission members present: Deputy Chair Cameron Porter, Commissioners Janice
Berg, Rick Carter, Michael Huddy and alternate Sandy Rasmussen.
Members not present: Gordy Stofer, Kjersti Duval and Chair Brian Roath.
Staff present: Park Director Josh Lemons
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. February 6, 2024 Park Commission meeting minutes
Carter moved, Berg seconded, to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2024 Park Commission
meeting as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Janie Delaney, 1315 Woodhill Ave; Denny Walsh, 1354 Rest Point Circle, Roger Adams, 1130 Underhill
Circle, Long Lake, and Ritchie Anderson, 3205 Crystal Bay Rd. offered comments.
PRESENTATION
STAFF REPORT
2. Golf Course Update
Staff reported the golf course was able to open a month earlier than last year and although it has been wet,
many rounds have already been played. The 100th Anniversary of the golf course will be celebrated with
events June 17 to 22 with the main events Saturday June 22. Last year there was one Junior League and
this year there are two. The turf on the course came out well over the winter despite a lack of snow cover.
The department bought some gently used greens mowers from a course in Des Moines.
Lemons said the department has a great staff this year that is working hard and trying to support the
community.
3. Park Updates
Lemons reported on staffing status and the transition to spring activities. The goal is to have all the parks
functional with docks, swim platforms and biffs out by Memorial Day. One of the larger projects this year
will be the Hackberry Park restoration. The area where the house was demolished will be seeded this
spring. The park is currently under water so drainage will have to be watched this year. Big Island is open
for the season. The restrooms are functioning as they should and are cleaned on a regular basis. Some tree
trimming is planned. The Bederwood ballfield will be marked soon.
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Minutes
Orono Park Commission
Regular Meeting
Orono City Council Chambers
May 7, 2024
Page 2 of 2
The next meeting will be a work session on June 4 on Big Island. It is a public meeting.
CHAIR REPORT
None
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioners Carter, Rasmussen, Huddy and Porter had reports.
ADJOURNMENT
Carter moved, Berg seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 p.m. to August 6, 2024. VOTE: Ayes
5, Nays 0.
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Brian Roath, Chair
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Date: August 6, 2024 Item: 2
Presenter: Adam Edwards, City Administrator / Engineer
Section: Presentations
Title: West Lakes Pickleball Project Presentation
1.Purpose:
West Lakes Pickleball Project will provide an presentation on fundraising.
2.Staff Recommendation:
Informational
AGENDA ITEM
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Informational
Exhibits
Welcome to the West Lakes Pickleball Project.pptx
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Welcome to the
West Lakes Pickleball Project
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Not Just Your Grandad’s Hobby
Ben Johns – Age 25
Middle Child of 7 children
Pickleball GOAT
123 PPA Titles
Makes $2.5 million per year
Anna Leigh Waters– Age 16
Turned pro at 11 years old
#1 women player in world
Coached by her mother
Estimated net worth $2.2M
Brian and Erin Rasmussen
Erin flies from Colorado to
her home town to play in
the Westonka Winter
Pickleball with her dad
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Playing pickleball helped Mary stay connected while being the
primary caregiver for her husband who has Alzheimer's.
Playing pickleball helped Mike stay connected during his fight with
throat cancer and receive the encouragement he needed to recover.
Social isolation has been associated
with a 50% increased risk of
developing dementia.
(Kulper et al, 2015;
Penninkilampi et al, 2018)
Loneliness has been associated
with a 59% increased risk of
functional decline and a 45%
increased risk of death.
(Perisinotto et al., 2012)
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What do these people have in common?
Most did not know each other until they started playing pickleball
Pickleball kept them
sane during Covid
They celebrate life
More than 22 of them volunteer
together at Westonka Food
Shelf
Pickleboaters
They support church festivals
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The fastest growing sport in
America for good reason
➔Low barriers to entry, fun at all levels
➔Highly inclusive ‘drop in’ format
➔No need to find a partner or schedule a court
➔Powerful tool to combat social isolation
➔Brings together young and old,
➔Neighbors meet neighbors for first time
➔1 part exercise – 2 parts social
➔My #1 reason to get up in the morning
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2022 the Sports & Fitness Industry
Association Report on Pickleball found
that ages 6-17 made up over 21% of
pickleball players. And players under 24
had the fastest growth rate – a whopping
21%.
The 2023 APP Pickleball Participation
Report showed that 14% of the adult
population played pickleball at least
once in the last year.
Based on Google Trends data from 2019
through 2023 Minnesota ranks in the top
five US states with the highest pickleball
interest.
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What is the West Lakes Pickleball project?
•Initiated in 2021 by the Orono Community
•Public/private partnership with Orono Parks
Legacy and members of the West Lakes
Pickleball Club
•9 fenced courts - parking for 40-50 vehicles
•Programs through Orono Community Education
The City of Orono’s Master plan includes a 9-court outdoor complex as of February 2024.
Commitment of a $375,000 parcel of land near the Long Lake Fire Station, and good faith intent to
contribute to the storm water management, landscaping, trails/sidewalks and design work have
laid a solid foundation for the project.
We seek to raise $800,000 through donations and grants to make the project a 2025-26 reality.
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Sample Programming
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OPPORTUNTY TO NAME THE PARK!
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
THROUGH THE
ORONO PARKS LEGACY 501(C)3
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Founding & Legacy Member
Tax Deductible Pledges
$35,000 Net Legacy Sponsor
$25,000 Court Legacy Sponsor
$5,000 -25,000 Founding Member
Net Sponsor will have their choice of
company or family name on all nine
nets for duration of their useful life.
First 9 Court Sponsors will have their
choice of company family name on a
court.
All Founding and Legacy members will
be recognized on a Founding Members
Plaque.
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Corporate Sponsor Tax Deductible
Pledge
$7,500 Platinum Sponsor (9 available)
5’x7’ Vinyl Banner for 3 Years
$5,000 Gold Sponsor(18 available)
3’x5’ Vinyl Banner for 3 Years
$3,000 Silver Sponsor (20 available)
Logo on 4’x12’ Banner for 3 Years
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Paving the Way Campaign
Tax Deductible Pledge
$2,000 Large Paver
$1,000 Medium Paver
$500 Small Paver
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Where can I pledge?
►Pledge form on back of
our brochure
►Online pledging at
https://www.oronoparksle
gacy.org/west-lakes-
pickleball-project/
►Direct contributions via
our webpage
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JOIN THE MOVEMENT!
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
THANK YOU
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Date: August 6, 2024 Item: 3
Presenter: Adam Edwards, City Administrator / Engineer
Section: Staff Report
Title: Parks, Golf, and Facilities Update
1.Purpose:
The purpose of this item is to provide an update to the Park Commission on the Parks, Golf, and
Facilities.
2.Staff Recommendation:
No action required
AGENDA ITEM
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
No action required
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Date: August 6, 2024 Item: 4
Presenter: Adam Edwards, City Administrator / Engineer
Section: Commissioner Reports
Title: Sub-committee Updates
1.Purpose:
The purpose of this item is for Park Commissioners to provide sub-committee updates and
information.
2.Background:
For 2024 the Parks Commission established the following committees:
A. Community Events at Parks & Fundraising for Events and Projects. Jan Berg & Brian Roath
B. Trails. Rick Carter, Kjersti Duval & Gordy Stofer
C. Golf Course Gordy Stofer & Cameron Porter
D. Pickleball Sandy Rasmussen & Brian Roath
E. Adopt a Park Cameron Porter & Michael Huddy
F. Antoine Park Michael Huddy & Cameron Porter
G. Lurton Park Brian Roath
AGENDA ITEM
Exhibits
2024_Goals_and_Committees.pdf
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Park Commission City of Orono
The Park Commission advises the City Council on matters of maintenance and use of park facilities, preservation of natural re sources
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, su perior
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 limit ed 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 enf orcement 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
2024 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.
1. June 202 – Holiday Tree Lighting Kick-off Meeting (PC)
October 2024 – Holiday Tree Lighting Plan Complete (PC)
December 07, 2024 – Holiday Tree Lighting Event
Trails Standing Committee to explore
opportunities for improvements and
additions to trails throughout the
community.
Rick Carter *
Kjersti Duval
Gordy Stofer
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
5. Mountain Bike Trail at Orono Orchard Golf Course
1. Ongoing (S)
2. Plan in place, awaiting ideal conditions
3. Ongoing (PC, S)
4. Ongoing (PC)
5. Planning stage beginning early 2024 (PC, S)
Golf Course Special steering committee for Golf
Course Initiatives
Gordon Stofer*
Cameron Porter
1. Plan for 100 Year Anniversary
1. February 2024 – June 2024 (S, PC)
Pickleball Special steering committee to
develop a plan for pickleball in
Orono.
Sandy Rasmussen*
Brian Roath
1. Develop masterplan for pickleball in Orono
2. Initiate design phase
1. Ongoing (PC, S)
2. February 2024 (CC, S)
Adopt-a-Park Special steering committee for
development of the Adopt-a-Park
program
Cameron Porter*
Michael Huddy
1.Develop adopt-a-park standards and literature 1. In Process (PC, S)
2. Completion by July 2024 (PC, S)
Antoine Park Special steering committee for
masterplan development
Michael Huddy*
Cameron Porter
1. Determine needs and potential improvements of park 1. Spring/Summer 2024 (PC, S)
Lurton Park Standing Committee to explore
improvements and events at the
Lurton Dog Park
Brian Roath*
1. Parking Lot Expansion Project
2. Explore community event opportunities at Lurton Dog Park
1. In Process (S, CC, PC)
2. Spring 2024
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Park Lead Commissioner 2024 Focus / Activity / Initiative
Antoine Park Michael Huddy
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 Michael Huddy
Trails
Trail Lead Commissioner 2024 Focus / Activity / Initiative
East Long Lake Trail Rick Carter, Kjersti Duval, Gordy Stofer
Wayzata Blvd Trail
Willow Drive Trail
Brown Road Trail
County Road 6 Trail
Lake Access Points
Site Lead Commissioner 2024 Focus / Activity / Initiative
All Jan Berg, Cameron Porter, Michael Huddy Review, Establish standards.
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