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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 7,2016 <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 Sarah Lindahl, Brenda Johnson,Bryce Johnson,C.Paul Pesek, and <br /> Julie Ruegemer. Representing Staff were City Administrator Jessica Loftus,Public Works Director/City <br /> Engineer Adam Edwards and Recorder Jackie Young. Council Member Lizz Levang was present. <br /> Chair Meyers called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> 1. SEPTEMBER 6,2016,PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES <br /> Meyers requested the partial sentence on Page 6 be deleted from the minutes. <br /> Pesek moved,Bryce Johnson seconded,to approve the minutes of the September 6,2016,Park <br /> Commission meeting as amended. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> None <br /> CHAIRMAN'S REPORT <br /> 2. 2017 PARKS PRIORITIES AND PLAN <br /> Edwards noted included in the Park Commissioners' packets is a sheet providing a summary of the <br /> discussion that occurred at their work session regarding the priority parks. Edwards stated the general <br /> consensus at that time was to continue with the same initiatives as in 2016,which are to look at trails, <br /> look at the history and culture of Seven Nations Park, conduct community outreach, and also explore <br /> some options for obtaining outside funding. <br /> Meyers stated in his view it captures the discussion at the meeting. <br /> Pesek stated he is fine with the summary. <br /> Bryce Johnson noted under Bederwood Park there are no other committee members listed besides him. <br /> Edwards stated he left that blank because no one else volunteered at the work session. <br /> Meyers and Lindahl indicated they would be willing to be on the committee. <br /> Meyers stated the Park Commission should finish up their work from 2016 before beginning work on the <br /> 2017 initiatives. Meyers asked if anything has occurred with the Saga Hills trail clearing and whether any <br /> bids have been received. <br /> Edwards stated it was classified as a 2017 task to look at and that over the winter they can look at <br /> obtaining some quotes. <br /> Page 1 of 13 <br />