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53Staff reminded the Commission and the Community that, in anticipation of the Renewal Program, 54the Park Improvement Program (PIP) had been substantially reduced in 2012 not allowing for a 55typical PIP project year. 56 57Doneen mentioned his desire to tap into the huge volunteer resource. Specifically, in the time of 58waiting for a court decision, are there possible projects that can be done to maintain the community 59enthusiasm. Doneen volunteered to frame possibilities that could limit staff resources and costs, 60provide training and be done safely. For example, with buckthorn eradication being of extreme 61interest to the community, could there be a smaller project area that could be done to keep people 62engaged while waiting for a decision. Commissioner Doneen will draft a proposal for staff and 63commission review. 64 65Ristow commented on the reduction of staff and resources to the parks and recreation system 66making it more difficult to accomplish natural resources tasks like buckthorn removal. It is not 67only the removal of buckthorn, but substantial resources are needed for disposal. 68 69Staff reminded the Commission that the full time park supervisor position that handled these efforts 70in the past was eliminated from the department’s budget leaving a substantial void. The Renewal 71Program was intended to help in this area. 72 73Wall summarized some of the key items outlined by the Commission and staff that should be 74addressed including awareness, safety, proper training, proper supervision and disposal. 75 76 DIRECTORS REPORT 776. 78Brokke described the City Council Work Plan that was included in the packet. It is work in o 79progress and begins with the community aspirations followed up with the existing work plan 80and short term and long term plans. Eventually when the City Council completes their work, it 81is anticipated to be incorporated into Commission goals and individual department’s strategic 82plans. Following were some general comments: 83Chair Etten commented on the importance of the goals reflecting parks and o 84recreation as an integral part of the community. 85Azer commented on her observation of the important role of the parks in the o 86community and how they are intermingled in many sections of the work plan. Much 87work has been done by the Commission to get people involved. 88Doneen encouraged the city to identify the specific need for the shoreland and o 89erosion control ordinance item and contact the area hydrologist to work on it rather 90than wait for the DNR. The DNR is not anticipating doing anything at this point. 91Doneen commented on the overall interweaving of parks and recreation in many of o 92the items, whether they are called out specifically or not. He assumed parks and 93recreation staff would be involved and that the budget would follow the direction. 94Ristow commented on the importance of and the high use of our parks and the need o 95to keep them vibrant as gas prices are increasing and people staying home more. 96Doneen commented on how parks and recreation recently touched him and his family as his son o 97registered for the high school disc golf program. Specifically, if there was not a disc golf course, 98there would be no program. 99Brokke distributed the 2011 annual report and thanked Jill Anfang for her work. Chair Etten o 100asked Commissioners to review the report and come back to the next meeting with any 101questions. 102Roseville Parks and Recreation will be providing recreation opportunities to the City of o 103Lauderdale again in 2012 through a Recreation Agreement.