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1 ^� <br /> 4 <br /> MINOTES OF TFIE REGDLAR ORONO PARR COMMISSION IKEETING <br /> HELD JUNE 5, 1990 <br /> ATTI3NDANCE 7:05 P.M. - <br /> The Park Commission met on the above date with the following <br /> members present: Acting Chairperson Lester Ke11ey, Bruce Kokal, <br /> James Gilbert, Lee Erger, Richard Flint, Alexander Vongries and <br /> Susan Wilson. The following persons were absent: Phili� Bradley <br /> and Public Works Director Gerhardson. <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES - <br /> Gilbert moved, Erger seconded to approve the minutes of the <br /> May 1 , 1990 Park Commission meeting. <br /> NEW PARR CO1�II�IISSION MEMBER <br /> The Commission extended its welcome to Susan Wilson. <br /> DISCUSSION OF 1980 PARR & OPEN SPACE PLAN <br /> The proposal for a bike/hike trail was identified as the <br /> most important element of the 1980 plan. The plan also projected <br /> a number of capital improvements* that were completed. The 1980 <br /> conclusion that there was no need to acquire additional land for <br /> parks and open space purposes will be reviewed by the Commission <br /> in the coming months. <br /> * Construction of a ball field and parking area at Bederwood <br /> Park; parking area and access to the Luce Line Trail at <br /> McCulley Road; relocation of playground equipment to the <br /> Navarre and Crystal Bay mini-parks. <br /> PARR FEES <br /> The Park Commission appreciates the adoption by the City <br /> Council of its recommendations for a new park fee schedule. <br /> Erger suggested that opportunities may exist in new developments <br /> for dedication of land suitable for inclusion in a bike/hike <br /> trail , although developers would probably prefer ta pay a fee. <br /> Gilbert stressed that the Park Commission should be invalved <br /> early in evaluating new developments for suitability of land <br /> dedication vs. fee �ayment. Kokal felt that these minutes would <br /> express to the City Council the Commission's desire for early <br /> involvement. <br /> COMMENTS BY ORONO RESIDSNTS <br /> Gary Connell urged development of a new park plan. Although <br /> we are a rural community, we have a need for additional park <br /> facilities, including a community field for organized sports, <br /> preferably close to the schools. F1int added that we should <br /> interact with the school board in developing facilities, and <br /> Gilbert suggested coordinating activities with our neighboring <br /> communities. <br /> 1 <br />