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All agreed that the Park Board discussion should be included on the April agenda o and the Commission should prepare to have the topic at the joint Council/Commission meeting in June. MINNESOTA PROJECT: MURIEL SAHLIN ARBORETUM/COMMUNITY ORCHARD 5. Brokke explained that staff had recently been approached by the “Minnesota Project” organization about the potential of establishing a fruit orchard at the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum as part of a “Fruits of the City” program. Brokke commented that this project would complement the Arboretum as an education component, involve local volunteers, fence installation to assist with protection of the existing tree nursery, and is consistent with the edible gardens that currently exist.  The budget on a project like this would ultimately be approximately $100,000. The Minnesota Project would work to apply for grants to support necessary funding and be involved with supplying of volunteers to establish and maintain the site into the future. Commissioners voiced the following inquiries;  Doneen wondered how the community would be involved in the project. Brokke spoke to the volunteer aspects as well as education opportunities for area o youth and adults.  Azer commented on the potential for involvement by community members who are recent immigrants to the area. Commission Recommendation: Azer moved that Parks and Recreation continue to pursue the Fruits of the City program. Second by Gelbach. Motion passed unanimously. PARKS AND RECREATION RENEWAL PROGRAM UPDATE 6. Brokke informed the Commission that eleven renewal program proposal packages are available for the local contracting community; all proposals are due within the coming month.  Staff will bring more information on the proposals to the April meeting.  Staff are planning to take the projects to the Council April 7 and April 14. Doneen inquired into plans for Southwest Roseville.  Brokke spoke about possible pathway linkages along County Road B between Cleveland and Highway 280.  Staff are continuing discussions with property owners for a possible land purchase in the area.  Brokke also shared the possibility of the Historical Society moving into the Evergreen Park building as a permanent display and operations site. The Historical Society addition combines nicely with the Southwest Neighbors o interests in bringing more passive activity options to Evergreen Park. Evergreen Park compliments the Historical Society in that it provides them visibility o to a wide spectrum of the community. In addition, students at Brimhall School will benefit from access to a Historical o component. STAFF REPORT 7. Brokke reported;  Annual Tree Sale continues through Mid-April.  Weather Update: