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8) STAFF REPORT a) OTHER NEW OR RELEVANT COMMUNICATION ITEMS Staff shared a recent e-mail related to the deer reduction effort and commented that they appreciate community input and questions on the Deer Reduction Program. The reduction number rationale provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was reviewed again by the Commission. Commissioner Brown noted that this is a learning process and that each year the reduction amounts can be adjusted. Commissioner Baggenstoss reiterated that the Commission does not take this program lightly and they don’t want to use their own assumptions over the recommendations of the USDA and DNR. Staff relayed that they presented to representatives of the Governor’s office on the MN OVAL bonding plan. The presentation was well received. On Wednesday, November 13 at 9:40 a.m. the House Capital Investment Committee will be touring the Guidant John Rose MN OVAL. The tour will consist of 20 representatives and staff members and is scheduled for 30 minutes. Staff will provide a brief summary of the facility and plan for a walking tour The Guidant John Rose MN OVAL opens on Friday, November 8 at 6:00pm. Roseville’s own King Boreas, Monte Johnson will “flip the switch” to kick off the new season The Cedarholm RFP inquiries have been very positive Open Mic Night at the Cedarholm Community Building will be on November 21 (7:00 p.m.) Representatives from FORParks recently toured local all-inclusive playgrounds to get a better understanding of the scope of work and potential locations for the Roseville project In 2019, the Central Park Foundation funded a project at the Victoria Ballfields to clean up the apron around the shelter. The next project they have committed to is lightingof the pathways and the parking lot at the Arboretum. The lighting will be similar to what is around Lake Bennett. This is anticipated to be a multi-year project with the parking lot being completed in 2020. 9)OTHER Commissioner Heikkila commented that the new informational signs look good in the parks Commissioner O’Brien moved to recommend Corbin Carlson as a Youth Commissioner on the Parks and Recreation Commission to the City Council. Commissioner Arneson seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Danielle Christensen, Department Assistant 5