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53Evenson addressed the upcoming RFPs <br />54Like the pathway projects, the Nature Center project and the Skating Center project <br />o <br />55RFPs will be going out mid-February. All remaining RFPs (8 RFPs totaling over <br />56$10M in park improvements) will be released January 21 <br />57 <br />COMMUNICATIONS PLAN DISCUSSION <br />585. <br />59Commissioner Gelbach prepared a draft matrix for discussion purposes to begin the Commissions <br />60thought process towards Parks and Recreation communications with the Community. The spread <br />61sheets were prepared looking at all potential audiences and how we might get the best mileage out of <br />62all the good things being done throughout Roseville’s parks and recreation system. <br />63 <br />64In many instances the Community communications address <br />65What can the Parks and Recreation Commission and ultimately Parks and Recreation do <br />66for the Community, and, <br />67What can the Community do for Roseville parks and Recreation? <br />68Gelbach recognized the need for talking points that allow for accuracy and a consistent message. It is <br />69important to communicate why we are here and what we are doing (through the renewal program). <br />70 <br />71Gelbach encouraged the Commission to review the spreadsheet and provide feedback. <br />72Communication is an ongoing process; we look to include Commission Communication as an <br />73ongoing and regular Commission Agenda item for the coming year. <br />74 <br />STAFF REPORT <br />756. <br />76Brokke reported; <br />77Weather update: “It’s been cold” <br />78Unfortunately recent weather has resulted in cancelled programs and facility hours. <br />o <br />79On the good side, the extreme cold could possibly be killing the EAB. Reports suggest <br />o <br />80that -30 degree temperatures could kill 90% of the larvae <br />81In anticipation of the cold, maintenance staff were out over the first weekend in <br />o <br />82January doing some pathway clean-up of snow <br />832014 Park Shelter reservations began Thursday, January 2. <br />84The winter brochure has been delivered to area homes – check it out for indoor and outdoor <br />85recreation opportunities. <br />86Council has recently discussed the addition of 2 new commissions; citizen engagement and <br />87finance. <br />88February Commission meeting will be on Thursday, February 6 due to Caucus’ earlier in the <br />89week. <br />90 <br />OTHER <br />917. <br />92Commissioner Diedrick recommended adding the Commission Communication Plan to the <br />93Commission Goals. <br />94D. Holt suggested adding the Commission Goals to each meeting as an opportunity for <br />95update. <br />96L. Diedrick has been appointed for a second term. Congratulations! <br />97 <br />98Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm <br />99Respectfully Submitted, <br />100Jill Anfang, Assistant Director <br /> <br />