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<br /> Upcoming Considerations <br /> Offering fall programs <br /> Fall/winter athletics <br /> MN OVAL Season <br /> <br />A rough draft of the fall activity newsletter is included in the Commission packet. <br /> <br /> Summer Statistics <br /> 1,500 adults participated in adult athletics this summer <br /> 600 youth participated in youth recreation programs this summer <br /> 700 users participated in golf leagues this fall <br /> <br />Staff thanked all of the participants who joined the summer activities. Also, noting that they are <br />working on fall and winter programming while always being mindful of the ever changing <br />COVID-19 situation. <br /> <br />Commissioner Baggenstoss asked how the offerings will change if the trend of cases in <br />Minnesota and specifically the Metro continue to trend upward. Staff responded that Roseville <br />follows the Minnesota Department of Health guidance for programming and activities. In <br />addition, there is not a program offering where participants are in close contact. <br /> <br />b) NEW OR RELEVANT COMMUNICATIONS AND UPDATE ITEMS <br /> Staff responded to an email received by the Commission relaying that gym fees are assessed <br />to user groups to recoup costs (maintenance, custodial, etc.), not to gain revenue. <br /> The Friends of Roseville Parks is continuing to have conversations with the city on the <br />enhancement/expansion of the Central Park Victoria playset to create an even more inclusive <br />playset for those with physical and mental disabilities. This project is preliminarily set for an <br />early 2021 build. <br /> The dirt pump track on the south side of Autumn Grove Park was put in last year. Due to <br />increased use there is interest to pursue a second loop around the pump track. Commissioner <br />Stoner shared that his family just started to use the pump track. He noted there is safe <br />crossing on the street between the parks. He does recommend potentially using dirt without <br />rocks on the track to reduce distractions and potential accidents. <br /> Staff responded to an inquiry regarding pollinators/pollinator gardens and the herbicides used <br />in city parks. Park Superintendent, Taylor noted that no insecticides are currently used in the <br />parks. All herbicides that are used are done very selectively by a trusted contractor. <br /> The Lexington Woods Park Dedication parcel is continuing through the due diligence <br />process which is required in order for the city to acquire the property. <br />6 <br /> <br /> <br />