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Staff shared that the timing of the FOR Parks project is anticipated to include planning in 2020 with implementation in 2021. The Roseville Central Park Foundation project is anticipated to be completed over three phases (years) with the first phase being the parking lot lights in 2020. Commission Recommendation: Commissioner Newby moved to recommend to the City Council to accept the general donations from the Friends of Roseville Parks (FOR Parks) and the Roseville Central Park Foundation as presented. Vice-Chair Hoag seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7) STAFF REPORT a. NEW OR RELEVANT COMMUNICATIONS AND UPDATES The Guidant John Rose Minnesota OVAL is included in the Governor’s bonding bill. The city has been awarded a grant for tree planting in the amount of $30,000. This will allow for approximately 120 planted trees on public lands. Staff does intend to have additional discussions with the City Council on the Accelerated Emerald Ash Borer program. Currently, they are waiting on year end results of fund balances. The Proposal Review Committee for the Cedarholm Community Building and Golf Course Grill/Kitchen Service has recommended moving forward with requesting further information fromVendor A. They have suggested that Vendor B no longer be considered. The Deer Reduction Program has reduced the herd in the City of Roseville by 38. Specifically, 23 have been removed south of Highway 36 and 15 have been removed north of Highway 36. No deer have been removed at Ladyslipper Park. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)has been unable to have any safe situationsto remove, therefore baiting at this site will be discontinued. Research may need to be done to understand better reduction options on private property in this area. Continued reduction efforts will be at Owasso Hills Park in the northeast corner of the city which may help the Ladyslipper Park area as well. A 2020 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting calendar was provided in the February packet with updated potential joint City Council meeting dates. Natural Resource Event at Materion Park, February 15, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Roseville resident, Jana King, has provided seeds from her personal inventory that will be distributed during this event. Thanks to Ms. King for her generosity and expertise. The Parks and Recreation Commission will have one opening. Application deadline: Feb. 19, Applicants will be interviewed by City Council on Feb. 24. All are encouraged to apply! 8) OTHER Staff updated that they took Youth Commissioner Kim’s advice to visit local High Schools during lunch to promote summer job openings. 6