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Commissioner D. Holt responded by recognizing that the Best Value approach o and using Best Practices contribute to a good project package.  Commissioner Ristow shared his experiences about being approached by individuals from other communities that have learned about Roseville’s renewal program asking for information and giving recognition for doing the right thing.  The Natural Resources and Trails committee has been meeting and working with staff on volunteer projects and future project recommendations. Staff reminded Commissioners that the Master Plan calls for a natural area to o be included in every park that is part of the renewal program and also included the addition of an education component tied to the Nature Center whenever possible. The Renewal Program Natural Resource projects will involve a design build o contract. Natural Resource RFP will identify a process for future restoration and o recognize city-wide issues related to restoration. nd Evenson updated the Commission on the January 2 Natural Resources and o Trails committee meeting. Work is progressing on the Reservoir woods Buckthorn project. Public Works staff are pulling together more information on pathways and trails for the committee to review/discuss. Volunteers and staff are looking at the possibility of completing pathway connections for a constellation or two to demonstrate the concept and hopefully provide motivation for future attention. Mary Holt recognized that there are areas in the system that only need small connections to make the pathway system in that specific area complete. Commission Discussion:  Commission Chair Holt introduced the January 28 Best Value Presentation at the Council meeting. The session will be led by the ASU staff. Commissioners, school district representatives, Ramsey County staff will be invited to join the Council for the information session.  Mary Holt asked about the Volunteer coordinator position. How should the Commission pursue a Council recommendation? Recently, community members have shown that people are anxious to be involved and want to help support various projects. MEETING CALENDAR FOR 2013 4. th  June 10 was suggested as the Parks and Recreation/Council Joint meeting date.  The August meeting date was suggested to begin at 8pm to allow Commissioners time to participate in local Neighborhood Night Out activities.  A Saturday September date will be discussed later. This time is traditionally used to tour park locations and parks and recreation facilities.  The rescheduled November meeting date will be set at a later time. th  Commissioners recommended that additional meeting time be added to the June 10 meeting to review renewal program activities and other Commissioner related items.  Commissioners also suggested considering a July meeting in an effort to stay connected through the heat of the renewal program.