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o Commission commented that the report supports requests for needed increases to PIP finding and maintenance support. o Commission recognized the connection between the environmental interests voiced and the current parks and recreation process for review and analysis by the geothermal consultant at the Skating Center. 8. DIRECTORS REPORT • GeoXcergy will present their findings at an August or September council meeting. Discussion of the Geothermal feasibility study followed. • 2008 Budget Update process may be different this year. Departments may present preliminary materials as early as July. ® The parks and recreation budget has been prepared with additional maintenance spending taking the budget to an increase of over 3%. • Commission recommended that staff budget for $300,000 in the PIP fund. • Motion by Ristow to recommend the 2008 budget include $300,000 for PIP funding, second by Pederson, discussion followed including comments that the Imagine Roseville findings speak volumes on the need to increase PIP funding. Motion passed unanimously. • Skating Center construction is progressing as scheduled. Restroom project is completed with minimal punch list items. Work at the south entry has begun, footing have been poured. • Looking into implementing a goose removal program using dogs. Dr. Jim Cooper has proposed a way to manage the geese but it comes with a price tag. Staff has decided to try a more affordable process with the dogs to see if there are any positive results. • Resolution to pursue funding in the 2008 state bonding bill, looking to possibly add the geothermal project to the bonding requests. • Commission questioned whether HANC had enough of a regional draw to be included in the bonding request. 9. OTHER • August meeting to be held at park site. Staff to determine site between Sandcastle Park and Oasis Park. Bring your bug spray. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm Respectfully Submitted, Jill Anfang, Assistant Director