Laserfiche WebLink
Mr. Doneen offered the interest of the Park Renewal Program (PRP) in helping to <br /> implement those BMP's; with Mr. Schwartz anticipating that some of the BMP's <br /> would help qualify for future Legacy Grant funding. <br /> Mr. Evenson reviewed how natural resources affected the overall Parks and <br /> Recreation Master Plan; and the continuing desire of residents and users of <br /> Roseville parks for small natural areas in every park, with those amenities <br /> included in every constellation and therefore community-wide, with the vision to <br /> develop four (4) natural areas in each sector and tied into the HANC's educational <br /> and outreach programs. <br /> Member Felice, as a resident in the southwest quadrant of Roseville, noted the <br /> need to include pathways leading to Falcon Heights and Lauderdale parks, and <br /> noted the need to plan for cooperative efforts for park programs with those <br /> adjacent communities. <br /> Mr. Brokke advised that discussion had been held during the Master Planning <br /> process with both communities, and those relationships had been initiated, with a <br /> current Recreation Agreement with the City of Lauderdale for programming at <br /> their parks and resident/non-resident fees for programming. In those Master Plan <br /> discussions, Mr. Brokke noted there had been interest in the potential <br /> development of a Park Board or District in the long-term to accommodate shared <br /> services. As part of the Roseville City Council's recent Strategic Planning <br /> Workshops, Mr. Brokke noted the strong interest in enhancing shared services as <br /> a long-term strategy of the City; and advised that additional neighborhood <br /> meetings were anticipated in the near future. <br /> Member Vanderwall noted the availability of several great golf courses in this <br /> area such as Cedarholm, and suggested that more marketing take place to recruit <br /> new members to those golf courses as part of the strategy and to recognize them <br /> as open spaces in the southwest area; as well as potential partnerships with the U <br /> of MN and Midland Hills in those marketing efforts. <br /> Regarding Buckthorn removal, Member Gjerdingen noted the amount of funds <br /> anticipated in Reservoir Woods alone, and questioned why such a high number of <br /> $300,000 rather than utilizing volunteers. <br /> Mr. Doneen clarified that the cost included experts training and initially <br /> supervising the volunteer pool to ensure proper eradication in targeting the right <br /> species; as well as costs in the initial removal of large growth or more established <br /> Buckthorn infested areas requiring specialized equipment. Mr. Doneen noted that <br /> volunteer efforts would be ongoing, and it was hoped that those efforts could <br /> reduce the projected costs. <br /> Chair DeBenedet noted the passion of many Roseville residents in Buckthorn <br /> eradication; and encouraged the Park and Recreation Commission and staff, at <br /> Page 4 of 13 <br />