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Goals that Cash has set for 2020 are to: Provide multiple programs and events with emphasis on culture awareness Increase HANC involvement in the MN Phenology Network to provide more opportunities for community members interested in doing Citizen Science Initiate an ongoing parent/child Art in Nature program with alocal biological illustrator Commissioner Stoner shared that hewas surprised by the usage data at HANC as he would not have thought thatwalk-ins would be the second highest user group. Commissioner O’Brien relayed that she volunteers at HANC and that it is a great place to bring little ones who have cabin fever. Staff agreed that it isa great place for kids – but also for adults. Everyone can find something at the nature center as there is alibrary, informative displays, live animals, knowledgeable volunteers/staff, taxidermy, etc. Chair Baggenstoss asked about the current status of the building. Staff noted that the renewal program did provide significant updates to the building and replaced a section of the boardwalk. However, staff is continually evaluating conditions to assess need to ensure HANC stays a vibrant facility. The older section of the boardwalk will be coming up for consideration at some point in the future. 5) EMERALD ASH BORER (EAB) PROPOSAL CONTINUED DISCUSSION Staff reviewed the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Proposal and what a typical schedule might look like depending on when it would start. It would be approximately a 4 month time frame from issuance of an RFP to project award, similar to the following schedule: Bid Documents and RFP Issued 01/21/20 Pre Proposal Meeting*01/28/20 Last Day for Questions and Substitution Requests 02/11/20 Proposals Due 02/18/20 Interviews 03/06/20 Identification of Potential Best Value (BV)03/10/20 Clarification Phase Kick Off Meeting (Potential BV only) 03/17/20 Clarification Phase Summary Meeting (Potential BV only) 03/26/20 Anticipated Project Award 04/07/20 * The January 28, 2020, Pre-Proposal Meeting is mandatory for respondents The meeting will be held at the City of Roseville, 2660 Civic Center Drive, in the Council Chambers from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The dates listed in the tentative schedule of events above are based on past projects and are just for example purposes to understand general timelines. Staff reviewed evaluation categories that would be utilized as part of the Best Value procurement approach for this project. The following categories would each be provided a weight and criteria for 3