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ORONO PARR COMMISSION, FEBRUARY 2, 19a7 <br /> ATTENDANCE <br /> Terry Morse, Lee Erger, Mariann Kienzler, Bob Kost, Phil Bradley <br /> and Ginny Sweatt were present. John Gerhardson from the Orono <br /> City staff was also present. <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> Minutes from the January 5, 1987 Park Commission meeting were <br /> approved. <br /> ORONO COMMUNITY EDUCATION <br /> Brian Bergstrom addressed the Commission regarding Community <br /> Education summer activities and park usage. Access to a <br /> telephone, covered shelter and active play areas were major <br /> contributing factors regarding park selection. Community <br /> Education is interested in working with the City to further <br /> utilize p.ark resources and would participate in a user needs <br /> survey to better serve the community and strengthen the program. <br /> LIVINGSTON TOWER PARR <br /> Finalized landscape plan has been forwarded to John Gerhardson for <br /> inclusion in the bid request. <br /> PARR SCULPTURE <br /> Mariann Kienzler will research sculpture design criteria/types, <br /> etc. for discussion at the next meeting. <br /> GREENWAY SOCIETY <br /> John Gerhardson will invite Sury Gage to address the Commission at <br /> the next meeting. <br /> PARKS PROMOTIOAT <br /> Mariann Kienzler's article regarding ice skating was reviewed and <br /> approved for publication. Terry Morse will contact the official <br /> City news reporter regarding a promotional article on City parks <br /> and the Park Commission. Morse also volunteered to write the next <br /> article on parks and active sports. Further discussion was held <br /> on a press release for the ice rink request at Hackberry Park. <br /> COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW <br /> Terry Morse summari zed the f irst section of Chapter 8. He wi 1 1 <br /> present the second section at the next meeting. <br /> USER NEEDS SIIRVEY <br /> Dicusssion was held regarding the need for a current user needs <br /> survey. Bob Kost will bring a copy of sample survey for further <br /> discussion at next meeting. <br /> SUBDIVISION REVIEW <br /> John Gerhardson will inform City staff of Commission's desire to <br /> review significant subdivision requests for park dedication <br /> requirements. <br /> MEMORIAL TREES <br /> Brief discussion was held regarding a memorial tree donati�n <br /> policy. Bob Kost will contact Minneapolis Park Board '�for <br /> information about their donation policy. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Meeting was adjourned at 9 : 25 p.m. The next Park Commission <br /> meeting is scheduled for March 2nd, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. <br /> 1 <br />