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10320% of the deerhad injuries 104 105The USDA andMinnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) observations from the reduction 106effortincluded: 107Significant population remains 108Minimal body fat was observed on the deercontributing to an unhealthy herd 109High activity at the bait stations 110 111The full USDA Report is available on the City Website. 112 113Brokke displayedamap that showedfeedback received from the public on the deer populationand a map of 114reported deer sightings.To report feedback or sightings you can go to the Parksand Recreation Website 115Page>Wildlife. 116 117Vice-Chair O’Brien suggested that thisinformation should be distributed to the public. 118 POLLINATOR FRIENDLY CITY RESOLUTION DISCUSSION 1197. 120Commission Chair Gelbach provided background on how he became interested inpesticide use and 121pollinators. He relayedthat 16 municipalities surrounding Roseville have some form of pollinator friendly 122resolution. The goalof a Pollinator Friendly Resolutionis not to stop the use of pesticides;ratherit isto 123educate people on how touse pesticides appropriately. 124 125Brokke recommendedincludingthe resolution againin next month’s commission packet. Commissioner 126Stoner suggested having a vote at the May Commission Meeting to potentiallyendorse the resolution. 127 128Commissioner Newby suggested adding a bullet with examples of pollinator friendly plants to the 129resolution. 130 131Commissioner Bole questioned if Cedarholm uses negative chemicals on the golf course. Brokke confirmed 132thatif necessary,they are used on a limited basis. 133 STAFF REPORT 1348. 135The three Community Meetings for the Tamarack Playground planning process have been 136completed. The old playground has been removed. Thenewplayground Community Build is rd 137scheduled for June 3.The new structure will include: 138Two bays of swings o 139Oneplay apparatusfor 5-12 year olds o 140Oneplay structure for 2-5 year olds o 141Benches and picnic tables o 142Discover Your Parks (DYP) flyer dateswere passed out of the Commission.Vice-ChairO’Brien 143suggested a sign-up sheet to ensure there are representativespresentat eachDYPevent.Brokke 144confirmed a sign-up sheet would be provided at the next meeting. 145Earth Day Celebration–April 22, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 146Natural Resource Renewal Events: 147Langton Lake Park –April 15, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. o 148Central Park –Lexington –May 20, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. o 149 150 151 152