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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Page 5 July 12, 2023 7.3 Orono Park Playground Rock Replacement Options Mr. Hecker presented the staff report. Orono Park is a signature playground and park, and staff feel something needs to be added to the vacant location where the old rock climber was removed. Mr. Sevcik gathered quotes for replacements of features that will fit in the existing container. ▪ Option 1 - Boulder replacement $46,000 ▪ Option 2 - Fortress Multi Climber or We-Go-Round $60,000 ▪ Option 3 - Rope Climber $40,000 ▪ Option 4 - No replacement Mr. Hecker shared that Chair Williams has mentioned discussing this when the commission discusses the Park Improvement Fund, and Mr. Hecker recommends waiting until 2024 for the replacement. Chair Williams shared the commission needs to get back in the habit of approving projects when the budget is discussed and stop adding things throughout the year. 8. Parks and Recreation Manager Report Mr. Hecker presented the staff report and shared that a new playground at Lion John Weicht Park will be coming in the Spring 2024. Commissioner Loidolt asked about the status of the playground covering at Youth Athletic Complex. Mr. Hecker shared it was installed this week after being delayed. 9. Announcements Chair Williams shared there will not be a regular meeting on August 9, 2023, due to not having a quorum. There may need to be a special meeting if there is business that needs to be approved before the September 13 meeting. 10. Motion to Adjourn Moved by Commissioner Rathbun and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adjourn the meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Minutes prepared by Ali Wallace. ___________________ David Williams, Chair ___________________ Tina Allard, City Clerk