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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> May 1,2023 <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 /> Acting Chair Cameron Porter, Commissioners Janice Berg,Rick Carter and Gordy Stofer,Representing <br /> Staff was Josh Lemons,Parks Director. <br /> Acting Chair Porter called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.,followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> 1. APRIL 3,2023 PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES <br /> Carter moved,Berg seconded,to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2023 Park Commission <br /> meeting as submitted.VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> None <br /> PRESENTATION <br /> CHAIRMAN's REPORT <br /> 2. PICKLEBALL ALTERNATE SITES DISCUSSION <br /> • <br /> Porter reminded the group that at the last Park Commission meeting they had discussed looking at <br /> alternative sites for pickleball.He said the pickleball subcommittee toured some of the possible locations <br /> and gained increased interest in Bederwood Park as a site.There is currently a playground at Bederwood <br /> that is slightly smaller than five pickleball courts, so there's a large,flat section that might be a suitable <br /> site. The playground equipment is in great condition,but the commission has heard from parents using <br /> the park that it is unprotected from the sun so gets very hot and is located too far from the ballfields to <br /> supervise multiple children in a family.Relocating the playground equipment in the park could be a <br /> viable idea.I would love to hear from the community,from the residents who live nearby and those who <br /> use it. If we were to move the playground,where would we move it to?And if we build a pickleball court <br /> here,what would they like to see and if there's any concerns,what are they?We are just starting the <br /> process of listening and reaching out to the residents. <br /> Carter said he left the last meeting thinking Bederwood is a good location but asked if the City can still <br /> use some of the money budgeted to do a feasibility study in that location. <br /> Park Director Lemons said that money was budgeted towards the golf course enhancement plan, so <br /> funding would probably have to be re-addressed in the CIP and later in the fall. <br /> Carter said it seemed like that would be a next step along with engaging the community. It seems like the <br /> area is there and if you are already thinking of some ways of improving the playground location,that <br /> seems like a win-win. <br /> Page 1 of 4 <br />