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City Council Minutes <br />June 18, 2018 <br />Page 6 <br />Mr. Pormer stated staff can pull the budget figures for the Senior Activity Center and <br />Lions Park and add to the arena proposal and add the activity center revenues to the <br />multipurpose proposal. He noted the goal will be to reduce expenses and increase <br />revenue no matter which option is selected. <br />Councilmember Wagner questioned if the Arena Commission and staff are <br />comfortable with this report. Mr. Portner indicated the report has been reviewed by <br />staff and the commission and after a few minor questions, they agree with the report. <br />9.3 Parks and Recreation Commission Park and Trail Project Priorities <br />Mr. Hecker presented the staff report. The Council discussed the priority list as <br />presented by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Parks and Recreation <br />Commission Chau Anderson was present to answer questions. <br />Mayor Dietz questioned if the franchise fee can be used for the parking lot. <br />Councilmember Wagner indicated she believes upgrading Orono Park will have a <br />huge impact on the community as a whole because it has the potential to serve the <br />entire community with several amenities. Mayor Dietz agreed some parks can be <br />done in phases but Orono would be better finished all at once since the park appeals <br />to all ages. <br />Councilmember Olsen noted the parking lot and trails at Orono should be a top <br />priority. <br />Mr. Hecker indicated costs will be defined and brought back for Council to decide <br />which projects they wish to include. <br />Mayor Dietz indicated lights at the Youth Athletic Complex (YAC) are a top priority <br />for him. He is also interested in working with the school district to make Hales Field <br />a signature ballfield as he believes it is an excellent location for a field and <br />compliments Oak Knoll field. <br />Councilmember Olsen liked the idea of partnering more with the school district. <br />Parks and Recreation Commission Chau Dave Anderson noted the commission <br />would like to see the Orono Park Master Plan fully completed whereas only top <br />Priorities were selected from other parks. <br />Mayor Dietz asked the Council to prioritize the list with the understanding items will <br />be completed as funding allows. It was noted the list may be bigger than funding <br />allows so further prioritization may be required. <br />Council consensus was for the following priority list: <br />1. Complete Orono Park Master Plan. <br />2. Restrooms at the existing YAC. <br />PBt IRRB B9 <br />bl.Arw' <br />