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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,January 4,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> ROLL CALL <br /> The Orono Park Commission met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: <br /> Chair Rick Meyers, Commissioners Jan Berg, Bryce Johnson, and Paul Pesek. Representing Staff were <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer Adam Edwards and Recorder Jackie Young. Mayor Lili Tod <br /> McMillan and Council Member Levang were present. <br /> Chair Rick Meyers called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> 1. Approval of November 2,2015,Park Commission Meeting <br /> Meyers requested the following corrections be made to the minutes: Page 4, Item 5,the word moved <br /> should be changed to mowed; Page 5, Item 5, the word south should be north in regards to Crystal Bay <br /> Park; Page 6, Item 7, add the words Navarre Park in regards to the basketball court; Page 8, Item 6, <br /> Meyers stated all dogs should be on leashes in all City-owned parks. <br /> Pesek moved,Berg seconded,to approve the minutes of the Orono Park Commission meeting of <br /> November 2,2015,as corrected. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> PRESENTATIONS <br /> 2. Certificate of Appreciation for Eagle Project at French Creek <br /> Adam Edwards presented Thaddeus Steele with a certificate of appreciation for his work installing three <br /> benches in French Creek. Edwards stated Thaddeus provided labor and managed the project, with the <br /> City providing the materials. <br /> Thaddeus Steele thanked Mr. Edwards for his help coordinating the project and the City for providing the <br /> materials. <br /> 3. Boy Scout Eagle Project at Antoine Park-Will Hutton <br /> Will Hutton addressed the Park Commission regarding an Eagle Scout project he would like to do. The <br /> project would consist of a butterfly garden at Hackberry Park, which would help attract butterflies, create <br /> a sustainable area for pollinators, and help beautify the park. Some of the flowers being considered are <br /> purple coneflower, hollyhock, peonies, milkweed, goldenrod,Joe-pye weed, yarrow, turtlehead, and <br /> daylilies. <br /> Hutton stated he received approval from Troop 206,the Eagle Scout Board of Review, and North Star <br /> Council of Minnesota. The plans and concept have been reviewed with Public Works Director Adam <br /> Edwards and Park Commissioner Sarah Lindahl. Hutton stated he also presented the concept plan to the <br /> neighbors and inquired about donations. <br /> Hutton indicated the remaining steps include approval from the City Council and creation of a concept <br /> design with the specific flower location, building a border around the garden, gathering and planting of <br /> the flowers, and maintaining the garden. Hutton stated the planning will revolve around the types of <br /> Page 1 of 8 <br />