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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission Minutes <br />September 5, 1990 <br /> <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />-------------------------------------- <br /> <br />Commission meeting in order to discuss plans to implement the Master <br />Park and Recreation Plan. The last joint meeting with the City Council <br />was held on 4/30/90 when the proposed Master Plan was reviewed. <br /> <br />Miscellaneous topics discussed by the Commission include: <br /> <br />- Orono Lake - Future dredging of this lake; the funding of this <br />project; the silt level within the lake; and the issue that this <br />lake is actually a river. <br /> <br />- Park and Recreation Commission Conferences and Work Sessions - <br />The Commission requested input from Bill Sanders regarding <br />available work sessions or workshops for the Commission and it <br />was noted that funds are available for the Commission to attend <br />such sessions. <br /> <br />- Volunteer awards - The Commission expressed its desire to make <br />an award for special volunteers as it relates to park and <br />recreation activities. <br /> <br />Trails - It was noted that the old railroad trail receives <br />limi ted use in its current condition and that there are not <br />sufficient funds available to Class II gravel the entire trail. <br />By consensus of the Commission, it was agreed upon that the Park <br />Crew should only do grader work on the trail this year and that <br />this is an adjustment from what was discussed at the 8/1/90 Park <br />and Recreation Commission meeting. <br /> <br />6.A. Charlie Blesener. Community Education Director Update <br /> <br />Char lie Blesener updated the Commission on recent summer acti vi ties <br />and stated that the programs were better received than in previous <br />years. Charlie also provided a brief update on proposed winter and <br />fall recreation activities including skating at the Hockey Arena. It <br />was noted that construction of a new Handke pit warming house would not <br />take place until at least 1991. <br /> <br />6.B. Phil Hals. Park Superintendent Update <br /> <br />Phil Hals updated the Commission on plans for outdoor winter skating at <br />Lion's Park this upcoming winter season; the damage at Lion's Park by <br />the horses at the recent Janie Fricke concert sponsored by the Rotary; <br />the need for a park shelter usage plan and deposit (Phil will develop <br />such a plan and present it to the Commission); the Lion's Club and its <br />golf cart use of the trail for a one time picnic; and past and future <br />improvements at the old railroad depot site. <br />