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Brokke stated he knows Parks and Recreation are highly valued by the community. Legislative action would be needed to become a Park Board. Stoner said he thought having a Park Board would be an advantage for, after Brokke retires, filling the Parks and Recreation Director position. Gelbach suggested that having a position paper on the Park Board would be helpful. Other commissioners agreed that would help them in looking more closely at the advantages and any disadvantages of forming a Board. Gelbach will meet with some of the commissioners and Brokke to write the position paper. This will be presented at the May meeting. 7. RENEWAL PROGRAM Brokke gave a short update on the park renewal program. There are eleven packages with the program: Tennis courts, Lighting, Irrigation, Disc Golf, Field improvements, Shelters - Buildings and Site improvements, Bridges and Boardwalks, Sidewalks, Natural Resources, Nature Center and Skating Center. We are using the Best Value method with the renewal program. Brokke noted that some costs are coming in over budget so some of the projects will need to be adjusted. The new park buildings are a cornerstone of the renewal so maintaining the size and quality of those buildings will be a high priority to meet community expectations. Brokke said discussions are occurring with the apparent Best Value building contractor, discussing details of their proposals. Staff reviewed the overall Renewal Program and described a preferred approach to make adjustments in the program due to budget amounts. For example, remodeling work on the Central Park picnic shelters will be scaled back but upgrades will still be done. The new building at Sandcastle Park can be built on its present site, to reduce utility costs. The Central Park Lexington plans can be adjusted or done later. Rink improvements may be delayed. The wading pool at Rosebrook Park will be available but the Splash Pad may be deferred. Following staff review and description of the potential adjustments, commission members concurred with approach. Chair Holt said it was unfortunate that the lawsuit that delayed the renewal program has resulted in a lot higher construction and other costs that have affected the program. Brokke said he is planning on bringing the first six packages to the City Council in April for their approval. Hopefully, construction can still begin in May. STAFF REPORT Brokke reported: • Spring- Summer brochures have been delivered to homes • Roseville Community Band and Central Park Foundation are celebrating 50 years • Earth Day at HANC April 19 • Arts @theOVAL and Tapping Time at HANC were very popular over the weekend • SNAG Golf and Junior Golf registrations now open • Park Renewal Kickoff event planned for May 3 assuming all can be worked out • New park building open houses will be planned Meeting adjourned at 7:55pm Respectfully Submitted, Rick Schultz, Recreation Supervisor