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The 2019 successes for the Natural Resource Program include: developing sector leaders, recruiting and identifying12constellation captains, coordinating and executing volunteer ledactivities and the establishment of protocols and processes to empower our volunteer leaders to be successful. Areas for continued improvement are thefurtherdevelopment of constellation captains (training, communication and leadership), recruiting and identifying additional constellation captains, establishing set area work plans for when Stantec has completed their part in the Natural Resource Restoration Program and increased communication (newsletters, what’s happening in the Natural Resources Program, etc.). Staff went over how the Commission and public can help with this program: Attend Natural Resources Events Become knowledgeable about the program Discuss the program with residents Ask questions Help us identify areas of need and communicate to staff Chair Baggenstoss asked how a volunteer group is approved for an event as part of the program. Staff relayed that volunteer leaders would be paired with the group to help them with the event. If a group is interested in volunteering they should contact Jim or Rachel who will help them pick a date and advertise the event. The Commission and staff discussed the evolution of the program to allow volunteers to be able to remove plants, such as garlic mustard, without city staff approval. Commissioner O’Brien noted that she appreciated the recognition of the need for more communication and structure as she has heard from several volunteer leaders that they were not sure of their overall role in the program. Chair Baggenstoss suggested a half page flyer with upcoming volunteer events to hand out at the Discover Your Park events. Commissioner Hoag commented that it could be helpful to utilize the city’s listserv to reach out to individual neighborhoods via e-mail when there is an event in their area. Youth Commissioner applicant Carlson suggested posting the volunteer opportunities on AVID, the volunteer portal utilized at the High School. Brokke thanked the volunteers, Jim Taylor and Rachel Boggs for all the interest, work and progress. 5) FOLLOW UP TO JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL The Commission agreed that the City Council suggested to move forward with fact finding of additional information on an Accelerated Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Program and to develop a Request for Proposal (RFP). They agreed that creating the Scope of Work was the appropriate next step. 3