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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> November 7,2022 <br /> 6:00 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 Brian Roath, Commissioners Janice Berg, Rick Carter, Gordy Stofer(departed at 7:04 p.m.),Kjersti <br /> Duval, and Cameron Porter. Taylor Stephens was absent. Representing Staff was Adam Edwards, City <br /> Administrator/Engineer and Joshua Lemons,Park and Golf Course Superintendent. <br /> Chair Roath called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> 1. APRIL 1,2022 PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES <br /> Carter moved,Porter seconded,to approve the minutes of the April 1,2022 Park Commission <br /> meeting as submitted.VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> Raquel Williamson spoke about an email she sent with concerns about Lurton Dog Park. She is not an <br /> Orono resident but lives in Maple Plain and utilizes the park. Many things have been happening there that <br /> are of concern. <br /> Chair Roath shared the email with Commissioner Stephens who is assigned to that park. <br /> Ms. Williamson shared her concerns noting it is getting incredibly busy, almost to a safety concern as <br /> many people without permits are utilizing the park. Some people are not cleaning up after their pets,there <br /> have been break-ins of vehicles, people trying to take other peoples' dogs, and parking is all over. She <br /> spoke about people without permits, if dogs are vaccinated, and dogs in heat. Ms. Williamson has been <br /> going to the dog park for three years and it has been a blessing. She is appreciative of the City and the <br /> Lurton Family but noted if there is something they can do to make the park better that would be awesome. <br /> Ms. Williamson is willing to volunteer time to do data entry, and noted the"honor system"is not working <br /> anymore. She suggested something like a pool permit where one fobs in and fobs out. She also stated the <br /> price for a permit is quite low and she would be willing to pay more money for a safer park. Ms. <br /> Williamson said if she can help out in any way she would like to. <br /> Porter asked Ms. Williamson if there was enough parking and everyone had a permit, is the inside of the <br /> park large enough to support the amount of people utilizing it right now. <br /> Ms. Williamson feels that it is because people scatter out so much. <br /> PRESENTATION <br /> CHAIRMAN'S REPORT <br /> 1. LURTON DOG PARK DISCUSSION <br /> Chair Roath met with Ms. Williamson in September and he went out to Lurton Dog Park with another <br /> gentleman who reached out with ideas. He has talked to Commissioner Stephens about the root problem <br /> Page 1 of 5 <br />