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 McGehee also suggested revisiting the current zoning code for park buildings and see what can be done to address the specific and restrictive requirements. McGehee suggested more flexibility to make buildings unique to their setting was important. Commissioners commented that they see Verizon as being responsible for the current push to have recommendations and agreements with the City of Roseville fast-tracked. Commissioners voiced their support of not recommending approval of the alternate south route because more time was needed to discuss and that this may give the St. Paul Water Board the option to decline Verizon’s upcoming request for access. Commission Recommendation: Motion by D. Holt to recommend general approval to the City Council of the proposed structure and landscape plan as described with an agreement to address and include identified issues such as planting of vines on the fence/building, future landscape maintenance responsibilities, graffiti management details, fencing specifics and the replacement of the mature Butternut tree that is scheduled to come down with the project with a final review of the plans and agreement by Parks and Recreation staff. The commission also deferred a recommendation on the request for a South access route until the St. Paul Water Board has taken action on Verizon’s request to use the current north access trail; second by Ristow. Motion passed unanimously. PARKS AND RECREATION RENEWAL PROGRAM 6. Brokke updated the commission on recent Renewal Program activity;  Natural Resources Consultant has been identified, The Clarification kick-off meeting was held recently and we are working toward a contract for services  Seven Playground vendors will have been interviewed on March 1 & 8, looking to identifying a final vendor in the next 3-weeks  Staff is getting better acquainted with the Best Value process. Vendors have revealed that they are challenged by the process but appreciate the opportunity  The shelters and buildings RFPs will be finalized in the coming weeks  The second HANC meeting was held recently The first community meeting identifies issues and ideas in a workshop setting o st Second community meeting brings together info from the 1 meeting along o with master plan involvement for preliminary plans  Staff has begun meeting with community user groups  Recreation and maintenance staff will be meeting in the coming weeks to review park building sizes and brainstorm suitable community uses that could make each of these buildings special Commissioner Doneen provided a Natural Resources and Trails Subcommittee update  Subcommittee is coming to the realization that additional trail options, connector trails, will more than likely be out of the current funding allocations  Constellation related options will most likely to be the affordable option for trail work beyond the B2 project  Subcommittee is looking for direction on project suggestions beyond the B2 project. Areas currently under consideration include; Selecting a single constellation to complete as a model to guide future work o Look at enhancing an in-park trail system (perhaps Villa Park or Reservoir o Woods)