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needed, i.e., such as wet gounds, additional maintence at certain times for such tasks as seeding/fertilizing/aeriating in order to allow time for recovery. Much discusion took place on this item and it was suggested that when the fields are fenced, they should be open the majority of the time for people to use and that a positive public education process be in place when the fields are taken out of service. Commission Recommendation: Motion by Pederson, second by Kamrath to approve the Park Improvement Plans (PIP) as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 7. DIRECTORS REPORT o A Porsche Club Car Show is being planned for Rosefest on Sunday June 24, 2007 in Central Park at the Dale Street Field site. The cars would be on the grass fields, weather permitting. o City Manager Bill Malinen began his duties on January 8 t and has been getting around to the Commissions to introduce himself. He has a conflict tonight meeting with the City Council discussion norms. Bill was at the volunteer appreciation dinner and was introduced to the volunteers and spoke briefly to them. o Staff is moving forward with developing an RFP to conduct a feasibility study on geothermal technology as it relates to the Roseville Skating Center. o Staff is in the process of planning Rosefest 2007, any suggestions from Commissioners and the general public are welcome. o Bids are due March lst, 2007 for the Skating Center project (front entry and restroom addition). It is anticipated that the results will be brought to the City Council on March 12th, 2007. 8. OTHER o Willmus: ■ Indicated that he will be out of town and will not make the March 6, 2007 meeting ■ Thanked Commissioner Jacobson for all the efforts he has given to the Commission and specifically the Roseville Skating Center in a time of extreme need. o Pederson: ■ Commented on the large turnout at the volunteer appreciation night on such a cold night. She thanked the Olive Garden and their staff for their generosity to prepare, serve and donate the food for the event. She also thanked the Parks and Recreation staff for coordinating the event and being there to serve. o Brodt-Lenz: ■ Encouraged all to attend the Arts at the OVAL event on March 24 & 25 and sign up to be greeters at the door for one hour. She will have a sign up sheet at the March meeting. 9. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm Respectfully Submitted, Lonnie Brokke, Director