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<br /> <br /> <br />Natural Resource and Trails group members 139 participated in a great event on <br />November 2. Thirty people took part in a “Buckthorn Blaster” event that included a <br />one hour information/education session led by expert natural resource staff and <br />followed up with two hours hauling cut Buckthorn from a designated site in Reservoir <br />Woods <br /> <br /> <br />Future Natural Resource projects will be evaluated based on the level of sustainability <br /> <br /> <br />The trails discussion at the most recent NRATS meeting has led to future discussions <br />that will look for ways to meld information from the Parks & Recreation Master Plan <br />and the Trails Master Plan <br /> <br />Evenson gave a rundown on the status of other Renewal Projects; <br /> <br /> <br />Stantec continues to work through the Natural Resource considerations and <br />opportunities to maximize the funds allocated to this area in the Renewal program <br /> <br /> <br />Playground designs have been completed by the staff at Landscape Structures <br /> <br />Park staff have removed the playground at the Victoria Ballfields to prep the <br />o <br />area for the first Renewal Program playground installation <br /> <br /> <br />Soil borings have been completed <br /> <br /> <br />Public Works continues to work on the surveys <br /> <br /> <br />Staff has decided on 80’ x 180’ for the dimensions of the neighborhood hockey rinks. <br /> <br />5.PARK DEDICATION RATE REVIEW <br /> <br />Brokke explained that Roseville’s park dedication fees are about average of the comparison <br />communities. Park dedication fees are generated from residential and business development <br />and redevelopment. The purpose of the fees is to accommodate for the impact on parks and <br />recreation infrastructure due to increased use from more residents or business community. <br />The Capital Improvement Program/Park Improvement Program and the investment being <br />made is an important factor when considering Park Dedication Fees. State law directs that <br />funding is used for capital improvements. In the past park dedication funds have been used <br />for land acquisitions as well. The last time the park dedication fees were raised was the <br />residential fee in 2011 and Commercial in 2012. <br /> <br />Commission Chair Holt talked to the importance of an annual review of the fees. <br />Commissioners agreed that now is not the time to raise the fees. No action taken on this item. <br /> <br />6PARK BOARD DISCUSSION <br />. <br />Brokke spoke in response to the commission’s earlier request for more information on the <br />Capital Improvement Program and the Park Improvement Plan. Chris Miller, Finance <br />Director, provided a memo to the Commission and Brokke outlining Parks and Recreation <br />specific Capital Improvement Programs and Park Improvement Plan. The memo addressed <br />program background information, a brief discussion of the 20-year Parks and Recreation CIP, <br />an overview of the PIP and capital asset replacement financing options. Commissioners <br />agreed that it would be helpful for Finance Director Miller to come in and talk with the <br />commission. <br />Brokke explained that the current maintenance budget is about $1M annually. CIP funding is <br />a 20-year program meant for larger items such as buildings and structures, playgrounds, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />