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PARK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2008 <br />Brokke presented $216,000 in system. -wide improvements and repairs for 2008. Proposed projects include; <br />Central Park Dale; Street Bridge Replacement <br />® Central Parr Dale Street Playground Equipment Upgrade (in partnership with FORParks) <br />® <br />Tennis Court Repairs at Pocahontas, Evergreen, Bruce Russell and Rosebrook Parks <br />® Playground Equipment replacement at Valley Park <br />® Playground Improvements as needed — replenish safety surfaces <br />® Addition of 10 benches through the Ramsey County 1000 Benches program <br />Central Park Amphitheatre Improvements in partnership with the Central Park Foundation <br />® Picture Window replacement at HANC <br />® HANC Roof Repairs <br />® Acord Park Shelter Demolition and Grounds Restoration <br />® Athletic Field Upgrades, Landscaping and System Amenities <br />COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMI'T'TEE REPORT <br />Willmus updated the Commission on the activities of the Comprehensive Planning Committee. <br />® Committee is working its way through the wants and needs of the community <br />Project deadline is December 2008 <br />There are members of the committee that do not want a link to the Parks Master Plan in the Comp Plan <br />— this topic continues to be discussed and debated by the committee <br />r HANC Planning Committee is finalizing its review process and will be meeting February 21 to review <br />its report. Committee to present findings to Parks and. Recreation Commission and Council in March. <br />2008 Legislative season has begun. The Roseville Skating Center projects, including the Geothermal <br />project are in the House bill. At this time, we have not seen the projects in the Senate bill. <br />• City is Iooking to use Best Value Contracting on the Geothermal project. Government agencies can <br />now procure contractors by using the Best Value process rather than low bid based on selected, project <br />specific criteria. Roseville City Council has authorized staff to work with Arizona State University to <br />train Roseville staff on the Best Value system and consult on the Geothermal project. <br />Council has narrowed down the Imagine Roseville 2025 recommendations into short, medium and long <br />range goals. The Council has scheduled a special session on February 20`h to review the work plan. <br />e Commission inquiries; <br />o Are you interested in developing a Commission Work Plan for the upcoming year? Commission <br />recommended reviewing the work plan at the March meeting. <br />o Is the Commission interested in a joint Council -Commission Meeting? Commission was <br />unanimously in favor of meeting with the Council. Commission recommended a .lune meeting. <br />8. OTHER <br />The number of waste removal companies working in Roseville was discussed — it was questioned if this is in <br />the best interest of the environment to have numerous trucks in our neighborhoods and on our streets on trash <br />pick up days. It was also questioned if weekly recycling pick-up was necessary. <br />Commissioners would like to look into a joint meeting with the Public Works, Environment and Transportation <br />Commission to discuss like concerns and needs. <br />Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Till Anfang, Assistant Director <br />