- Home
- Government
- Boards & Commissions
- Park Commission
Park Commission
The Park Commission advises the City Council on matters of maintenance and use of park facilities, preservation of natural resources and promotion of environmental awareness.
Regular Meetings
- 6:00 p.m.
- 1st Monday of every other Month - January, March, June, August, September, and November
- Orono Council Chambers
2780 Kelley Parkway
Orono, MN 55356
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
- Brian Roath, Park Member
Term expires: March 1st, 2023
Phone: 612-599-4586
Email Brian Roath - Jan Berg, Park Member
Term expires: March 1, 2022
Phone: 952-471-7462
Email Jan Berg - Casey Conrad Hudson, Park Member
Term expires: March 1, 2022
Phone: 763-438-6007
Email Casey Conrad Hudson - Taylor Stephens, Park Member
Term expires: March 1st, 2023
Phone: 707-490-4449
Email Taylor Stephens
- Julie Ruegemer, Park Member
Term expires: March 1, 2023
Phone: 952-215-1479
Email Julie Ruegemer - Rick Carter, Park Member
Term expires: March 1, 2022
Phone: 612-385-5182
Email Rick Carter - Jennifer Klaahsen, Park Member
Term expires: March 1st, 2023
Phone: 612-810-9291
Email Jennifer Klaahsen
City Ordinances
Section 22-32: Members
The park commission is composed of seven members, who serve staggered three-year terms. The director of public services and one council member shall be members of the commission ex officio and without vote and are in addition to the seven-member commission.
Section 22-33: Powers & Duties
The park commission shall be only an advisory body to the City Council. The commission shall study and consider the continuing needs of the city for parks and recreation areas and facilities of all kinds, including but not limited to problems involving public use of Lake Minnetonka and other lakes in the city, and portions of its shorelines. The commission shall report to the council.