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Commissioner Heikkila asked about potentially bringing the names back to the partners in the Karen community for input. The Commission discussed the following rationale for the Unity Park name: Honors the partners who made the park possible It is simple and provides the greatest impact to celebrate the larger idea of what this park represents Commissioners Recommendation: Commissioner Warzecha moved to recommend the name of Unity Park for 1716 Marion Street to the City Council. Commissioner Gelbach seconds. All in favor except Vice-Chair Baggenstoss. Motion passed. 6) STAFF REPORT rd A community meeting was held for the youth pump track proposal on August 23. The engagement process has been completed with the community. Volunteer work will begin on September 24-28 to create the pump track pilot program. The 1716 Marion Street and 2134 Cleveland Avenue Parks are moving forward. Staff thanked the Public Works staff for their help with the projects. th Pollinator Garden Planting– September 15 at 2134 Cleveland Avenue (10:00am- 12:00pm) th Community Playground Build – October 15 at 1716 Marion Street (10:00am- complete) th Wild Rice Festival – September 15 at Harriet Alexander Nature Center (10:00am- 6:00pm) A reminder of rental opportunities at the Roseville Park Buildings and the Cedarholm Community Building and Golf Course th Tapped and Uncorked – September 28 at the OVAL (6:00pm-10:00pm) Ash tree wraps with information about Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) are being researched by Parks and Recreation staff. 7) OTHER Youth Commissioner Quick provided a presentation on the impact of plastic straw use. According to his research 8-20 million tons of plastic ends in the ocean each year. By 2050, the oceans will contain more plastic waste than fish. Plastics never fully degrade, rather they turn into micro plastics which are then potentially consumed by animals and humans. Youth Commissioner Quick is working to inform local restaurants and government representatives of the impact of plastic straws on our environment in an effort to get their usage reduced.