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Memorandum <br /> <br />To: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> <br />From: Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br /> <br />Date: July 13, 2022 <br /> <br />Subject: Director’s Report <br /> <br />This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to recent collaborations, strategic <br />planning, staff changes/developments, and park operations. <br /> <br />Orono Park <br />Orono Park, including the beach and restrooms, were open for the Independence Day weekend. The <br />Minnesota Department of Health were scheduled to inspect the splash pad on July 8. The contractor had <br />to order missing parts for the volleyball nets. The stone veneer used for our wayfinding was discontinued <br />by the manufacturer and the pavilion contractor is working on a substitute. The concrete ribbon for the <br />pickleball courts is poured and failed parking lot curbing was replaced. We have opened the city website to <br />promote and reserve the three Orono Park shelters and new pavilion. <br />A ribbon cutting/plaque dedication is planned for Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 5:30 pm. Park <br />Commissioners and City Council are encouraged to attend. We plan to have food trucks at the event. This <br />is the same night as the Police Departments Night to Unite event. The police are planning to host their <br />annual event in three parks – Orono, Lion John Weicht and Trott Brook. <br />Orono Park Pickleball Court <br />New Look removed the Orono Park pickleball court bituminous and concrete ribbon and regraded the <br />site. Bituminous replacement is expected within the next two weeks. The final bituminous lift needs 30 <br />days to cure before the final acrylic and lines are installed. <br />Trott Brook Tennis Court <br />This project is nearly complete and as with the pickleball courts, we have a 30-day wait for the acrylic <br />coating and striping. We will not install the nets until the entire process is completed around August 1. <br /> <br /> <br />Item: 9