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Commissioner Brown suggested that it may be helpful to understand the process that was used to <br />rename the Bde Maka Ska Parkin Minneapolis. <br /> <br />Vice-Chair Dahlstrom noted that he feels the Commission should reach out to institutions rather than <br />individuals as he believes this will allow for more voices to be heard. <br /> <br />Commissioner O’Brien stated that she agreed with Vice-Chair Dahlstrom. Also, she referenced an e- <br />mail the Commission received from Shannon Geshick, Executive Director of the Minnesota Indian <br />Affairs Council, who urged the Commission to reach out to members of the Dakota tribe as experts. <br />O’Brien felt that Ms. Geshick could be a knowledgeable resource to utilize for this project. <br /> <br />Commissioner Stoner mentioned that former Parks and Recreation Commissioner Jamie Becker- <br />Finn may also be a good resource. <br /> <br />Staff revisited the Roseville Inclusion Statement with the Commission along with other potential <br />considerations to think about during this process, including: <br /> Broad cross sections of feedback <br /> History of Park/community/equity <br />Other considerations that we may not know about <br /> Racial Equity Action Plan <br /> <br />Commissioner Lenhart advocated for collaborating with the HRIEC on this process. Her proposed <br />ideas included inviting the HRIEC members to the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting <br />and then to potentially have a joint meeting with them in the future. <br /> <br />Youth Commissioner Kim added that it is important to remember that education is not all about <br />History. By acknowledging and teaching about indigenous people’s current state in MN it can <br />connect the effects of History. <br /> <br />Staff relayed that the joint meeting with the City Council will be scheduled for early 2021. <br /> <br />5) 2021 DRAFT MEETING CALENDAR <br />The Commission reviewed the 2021 draft meeting calendar. There were no objections to the draft <br />meeting dates. <br /> <br />Commissioner Baggenstoss suggested that the joint meeting with the City Council be on June 7, if <br />possible. <br /> <br />6) STAFF REPORT <br />a) NEW OR RELEVANT COMMUNICATIONS AND UPDATE ITEMS <br /> Inclusive Playground <br />Staff showed the Commission new images, and a video, of the expanded inclusive play structure <br />that was designed for Central Park Victoria West. The new structure will provide additional <br />inclusive opportunities for all ages via turf, poured in place rubber ground material, connected <br />ramps and accessible equipment. The expansion and updates are made possible via a generous <br />donation from FOR Parks and will provide seamless play for all people. <br />4 <br /> <br /> <br />