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6) CONSIDER PROJECT CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE FRIENDS OF ROSEVILLE PARKS (FOR PARKS) AND THE ROSEVILLE CENTRAL PARK FOUNDATION Staff explained that two longstanding Roseville community organizations have approached the city to make significant donations. The first donation is from the Friends of Roseville Parks (FOR Parks)who has been approached by a very generous anonymous contributor interested in making a $500,000 contribution to add inclusive and senior/adult/all play in Central Park. Part of the project would include replacing the wood fiber surface in the existing playgrounds to a poured-in-place or turf surface for enhanced accessibility. The project would also include exercise equipment pods that would be added along the trails around the park. Commissioner Newby asked how the fitness equipment is secured. Staff responded that they are put on a concrete slab and secured to the slab. The equipment is weatherproof and tamperproof. The Commission discussed general accessibility of playgroundsin the city. Chair Baggenstoss asked if there is a need for the outdoor fitness equipment. Staff responded that there has been expressed interest for this type of equipment and that it had been discussed as part of the Master Plan. Youth Commissioner Kim commented that youth may be more inclined to use the exercise equipment if they are less static and there are more moving parts. Commissioner Brown questioned the timing of taking this recommendation to the City Council. Staff responded that that they would bring it to the City Council on Monday, February 10, 2020. The second donation is a lighting projectat the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum that has been proposed by the Roseville Central Park Foundation. The project would address community interests and concerns specifically by adding lighting to the parking lot and trails over a three year period.This project will be made possible by a $150,000 donation by the Roseville Central Park Foundation. Staff explained that by accepting these donations the city will be accepting these projects into its ongoing maintenance and operations schedules and will need to be considered in future Capital Improvement Plans. Staff also explained that much more planning, community involvement and design work is yet to be done on both projects. 5