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5. FRANK ROG AMPHITHEATRE UPDATE Anfang updated the Commission on progress of the Amphitheatre project. Project Components include; • Facility repairs to roof and siding as well as facility painting. • Sound and lighting upgrades • Lakeside decking repairs and replacement • Addition of public art • Facility rededication and community celebration 6. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Commission Recommendation: Motion by Willmus to recommend Jim Stark for the position of Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Second by Gale Pederson. Motion passed unanimously. Jim Stark abstained Motion by Pederson to recommend Bob Willmus for the position of Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Second by Harold Ristow. Motion passed unanimously. Bob Willmus abstained 7. DIRECTOR'S REPORT • Ten applications have been submitted for the three available Parks and Recreation Commission seats. The individual selected to fill the remainder of Jeff's term would serve for one year with the opportunity to reapply at the end of the term • 2009 PIP was approved by the Council • Council approved the state bonding projects • A parking lot agreement addendum with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has been extended to 2013 • The Master Planning RFPs will be included on an upcoming Council agenda • Volunteer Appreciation Dinner hosted 192 parks and recreation volunteers for an evening of good conversation, fantastic food and musical entertainment. Thank you again to the Roseville Olive Garden for donating the spaghetti dinner — this is the 16th year in a row that the Roseville Olive Garden has made this generous donation • On Wednesday and Thursday of this week staff representatives from Sioux Falls, South Dakota will be visiting us to discuss the National Accreditation process • Future Commission Agenda Items to be considered; o Forestry Program o Commission Goals 2009-2010 8. OTHER • When are we looking to have a joint Council -Commission meeting? o June or July o Commission would like to suggest a less formal setting for the meeting — perhaps everyone sitting around the round table to encourage a more interactive dialogue. • Michelle Kruzel thanked everyone for the opportunity to be a part of the Parks and Recreation Commission. She may no longer sit on the commission but she is committed to continuing her support for the department and to be involved in the community. • Mark Kamrath became a commissioner with the hope of giving back to the community — he is proud to see the efforts and initiatives the Commission has led, become a reality in the community. • Bob Willmus thanked Michelle and Mark for their involvement and support and encouraged them to stay involved. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm Respectfully Submitted, Jill Anfang, Assistant Director