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Brokke went over details on the renewal funding and expenses. There were a total of 77 projects 52 and this was the largest construction project for the city. The projects are 95% complete and the 53 majority of the work should be done in 2016. Brokke reviewed the original budget, award 54 amount, current spending and the difference. The total amount of funds not spent is $435,464 55 under budget. It was noted the ASU estimate of added construction costs due to the litigation was 56 12%. 57 58 Becker-Finn suggested adding handicapped push button access to the new park buildings, if there 59 is funding available. Brokke noted for the new playgrounds, the Community Builds have been 60 very well received and plans are to incorporate them into future playground projects. Brokke 61 thanked the Commission, the Community, the City Council and Staff for all the support on the 62 park renewal projects. Brokke said Jeff Evenson, park superintendent and staff lead on the project 63 did a great job of managing the program and projects. 64 65 The Natural Resource program will be continuing in 2016. O’Brien said there were comments on 66 nextdoor.com regarding the resource program in Materion Park. Some neighbors were concerned 67 about the changes taken place. Other neighbors were able to respond and explain the changes 68 were for the benefit of the park. It was good to have their involvement. Brokke said Stantec, the 69 Natural Resource contractor, has received around $300,000 in grants funding so far. 70 71 Stoner commented that the revenues listed for the new park building rentals was very good and 72 over original estimates. 73 74 Doneen said he would like to see the city partner with the School District on the SW Roseville 75 area. 76 77 Stoner requested that the Commission be made aware of future volunteer opportunities with 78 natural resource projects and community playground builds. 79 80 7. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR 81 After discussion, Holt made a motion to elect Terrance Newby chair, second by Gelbach. 82 Motion carried unanimously. Holt also made a motion to elect Gelbach as Vice Chair, 83 second by Doneen. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioners thanked Stoner for serving as 84 chair for the last year. Brokke extended congratulations to Newby and Gelbach on their election. 85 86 8. STAFF REPORT 87 Brokke reported: 88 • Volunteer Appreciation Night will be this Thursday, March 3 at the Skating Center 89 • Women’s World Bandy Championships were held at the OVAL Feb 17-21 90 • Brad Tullberg has resigned as Skating Center Superintendent to take a position with the 91 City of Brooklyn Park 92 • The last date the OVAL will be open for the season will be March 3 93 94 9. OTHER 95 Becker-Finn informed the Commission there is a petition being circulated by residents for adding 96 a sidewalk on Victoria Street, between County Roads C and D. Plans are to present it to the City 97 Council in March. 98 99 Stoner asked about the acquisition of the land on Marion Street. Brokke said it will be discussed 100 by the City Council this Monday, March 7. 101