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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 2,2016 <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 Brenda Johnson, Bryce Johnson, Sarah Lindahl, and Paul Pesek. <br /> Representing Staff were Public Works Director/City Engineer Adam Edwards, Planning Director Michael <br /> Gaffron, and Recorder Jackie Young. <br /> Chair Meyers called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> 1. Minutes of the March 7,2016,Park Commission Meeting <br /> Bryce Johnson requested the minutes be corrected on Page 7, last paragraph, to read proposed signs rather <br /> than signs;that Paragraph 1 read as follows: "Johnson stated it might be worth taking the French Creek <br /> mockup that he showed the Park Commission previously; and Paragraph 2 to read$200 rather than $100. <br /> Bryce Johnson moved,Pesek seconded,to approve the minutes of the March 7,2016,Park <br /> Commission meeting as corrected. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> Patty Affeldt, 4765 Tonkaview Lane, stated she has read about the Park Commission making some <br /> improvements to Saga Hill Park and that she is glad to hear that they will be removing the buckthorn in <br /> that area. <br /> Affeldt indicated Shirley Bole, Gene Rausted, and herself started the Saga Hill Preservation Society a <br /> number of years ago in response to the amount of development that was happening in the area. Affeldt <br /> stated when she heard that the Park Commission was discussing possible improvements at Saga Hill, she <br /> became curious about what they were thinking about for upgrades. <br /> Bryce Johnson stated the minutes of the last Park Commission meeting reflect what was discussed <br /> regarding the park, but that basically the Park Commission believes that Saga Hill is a resource to the City <br /> and that people might not be utilizing it as much as they could. The Park Commission wanted to do a <br /> little more research into the historical and ecological significance of the park, but that they were <br /> considering erecting a historical sign at the sign. <br /> Affeldt commented the park has a lot of rich history that would be worth noting. <br /> Bryce Johnson stated the Park Commission would like the residents to know about the history of the park <br /> and include some of that information on a sign. Johnson stated the Park Commission would like to <br /> involve the neighbors in a discussion regarding possible improvements prior to anything being done. <br /> Affeldt indicated she would like that. <br /> Meyers stated the Park Commission is looking at areas the park can be improved and whether the park is <br /> being used in the best possible way. <br /> Page 1 of 10 <br />