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no action planned at the meeting tonight. However, she is hopeful that this discussion opens the door to begin changing the name and that the points she has made are considered. K. Vandre, 2458 Holton St., lives in the neighborhood of Pocahontas Park. However, she does not feel comfortable using the name Pocahontas Park and just refers to it as “The Park” to her young children. She works with many tribal communities within the state of MN and has the same concerns that have already been mentioned by other community members during this meeting. However, she also feels that the Commission should take up a consideration of what a land acknowledgement would mean to reflect our heritage in MN. In addition, she suggested a statement that looks at how settler colonialism has contributed to all of the reasons that we are here and to look at what a land acknowledgment would look like to rename this park and all other parks in Roseville. She stated that this goes along with all of the racial and equitywork that has been spurred this summer within the community. 3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES – AUGUST 6, 2020 MEETING Vice-Chair Dahlstrom moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Baggenstoss seconds. Roll Call Ayes: Baggenstoss, Brown, Dahlstrom, Hoag, and Stoner. Nays: None. Abstain: Arneson, O’Brien. 4) PRESENTATION OF MINNESOTA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION (MRPA) AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Staff introduced Tracy Peterson, Awards Committee head with the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) and Parks and Recreation Assistant Director for the City of Edina, MN who was presenting on behalf of the (MRPA). Peterson provided background on the MRPA and the Awards Committee which oversees professional awards for individuals and the Award of Excellence program which recognizes projects. The Cedarholm Community Building and Golf Course was nominated, and won, an Award of Excellence under the “Administrative and Management Strategies” category. Peterson congratulated Roseville Parks and Recreation on their innovation to see Cedarholm beyond a golf facility, by creating ways to make it a year-round facility that focuses on lifelong fitness and recreational opportunities. In addition, to creating a recreation space Peterson noted that Cedarholm has also become a gathering place providing residents a sense of community via new program offerings outside of golf. Brokke thanked Peterson for taking the time to present the award and thanked staff for their commitment and initiative to the project. 2