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Parks&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 August 10,2016 Chair Anderson stated that part of the parking lot will be for the Community Center and will come out of that budget also expressing that interest to build out Orono Park, cut out the trail work, splash pad, and Hillside Park and do as much as we can at YAC. Commissioner Kallemeyn stated he liked all the amenities and to cut the restrooms. Commissioner Holmgren expressed that there is a need for the restrooms in the parks and to keep all the lights. Commissioner Nystrom stated that the trails on the east side of town are important but without a plan to they should be removed from the list also stating that the restrooms, skate park and pickle ball court should be kept in the budget. Expressing that those items would get the most support. Chair Anderson stated that with the current condition of Orono Park there needs to be a plan to figure out costs to figure out what will sell. In favor of finishing Orono Park so we have a signature park completed and add one restroom at YAC. Mr. Sevcik stated that Orono Park can be built for multi-generational uses. Chair Anderson asked what can be taken out of Orono Park to put a restroom in at YAC. Mr. Sevcik suggested taking the trails out of the plan to cover the cost of doing a restroom at YAC. Commissioner Kallemeyn asked how the Hillside park work will get done if the funds are diverted to other projects. Mr. Hecker stated that there are grants to pursue and Park Dedication Fund could be used for Hillside Park. The commissioners agreed to the following$2,000,000 park priorities. $350,000-Skate Park $650,000-Splash Pad $400,000-Parking Lot $250,000-Orono Restroom $250,000-YAC Restroom $100,000-Hillside Trail Development Council member Wagner asked how much the yearly maintenance cost are of the 110-011111111 BY INATURE