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To: Parks and Recreation Commission <br />From: Lonnie Brokke <br />Date: November 23, 2015 <br />Re: Notes for Commission <br />1. Introductions <br />2. Public Comment Invited <br />Meeting on Tuesday December 1, 2015 <br />3. Approval of Minutes of the November 5, 2015 Meeting <br />Enclosed is a copy of the minutes of November 5, 2015. Please be prepared to approve or <br />amend. <br />Requested Commission Action: Approve/amend meeting minutes of November 5, 2015. <br />4. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Update <br />The first Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) positive tree was discovered in Roseville in March of <br />2013. At that point Roseville was considered an "infested area" by the United States <br />Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Minnesota Department Agriculture (MDA), two <br />agencies that are heavily involved in providing guidance. Since then, there has been <br />continuous monitoring, education, and other work done. Public outreach and <br />communication has been an important component that will continue. <br />Anita Twaroski has been our part time seasonal Forestry Technician for many years. In <br />order to provide more consistent monitoring of the overall Disease and Hazardous Tree <br />Program, including EAB, Anita was hired in June, 2015 as a 1/2 time, year around Forestry <br />Coordinator to work on the program. <br />It has been very beneficial to have Anita in this capacity and focus on this area. It will be <br />particularly helpful as the upcoming typical "off season" is coming and she will be able to <br />continue her work. She will be at your meeting to be introduced, provide you with a brief <br />history, discuss the status of EAB in Roseville today and hear your thoughts, comments <br />and suggestions. <br />Included in your packet is a Minnesota EAB situation update from the MN Department of <br />Agriculture for your review prior to the meeting. <br />Requested Commission Action: Update, discuss and provide guidance. <br />5. Follow up Discussion on the joint meeting with the City Council <br />Thank you for taking another night to be at the City Council meeting on Monday, November <br />16, it is very much appreciated. <br />This is an opportunity for you to review and discuss the joint meeting on Monday, <br />November 16, 2015. Enclosed is an excerpt of the draft minutes of your portion of the <br />meeting for your reference. <br />The 2 primary items discussed were the Park Dedication Use of Funds Policy and the <br />Cedarholm Golf Course. <br />Requested Commission Action: Review and discuss. <br />6. Staff Report <br />7. Other <br />8. Adjournment <br />