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Ms. Geshick responded that there are multiple avenues to historical knowledge. However, an acknowledgement that indigenous people are still here is important with projects Commissioner Baggenstoss added that indigenous people are not only modern but are a valuable piece of the world. He acknowledged that Roseville has the opportunity to do the right thing and get in front of the discussion as it pertains to the name Pocahontas. Commissioner Arneson suggested having a QR reader at the park to connect park-goers with educational information about the native people who originally lived on the land. Commissioner O’Brien noted that she has read much of the information put out by the Roseville Historical Society. However, she relayed that it generally all starts with Rose Township. She stated that she would like to read about the Dakota people who were here originally. Sheadded that partnering with indigenous communities to provide educational experience at the park would be a great opportunity. Ms. Geshick commended the Commission for the work they have done already. She said that any recommendations that she would have offered (include the native voice, contact native agencies, include the Dakota Tribe) have already been addressed by the Commission. Staff asked Ms. Geshick what Parks and Recreation can do to further the narrative that indigenous people are still here as a modern people. Ms. Geshick responded that the Commissioners has already discussed some great ideas such as: Using the QR code to connect to a website that has historical and current information, include tribal nation information, and highlight current indigenous people. She noted that Roseville could be a model for other cities. Commissioner Heikkila recognized Youth Commissioner Andrew Kim who brought this topic to the Commission originally. Former Mayor, John Kysylyczyn, provided a review of Roseville City Code 204 and 205 to the Commission. He relayed that it appears to him that much of the information in the Pocahontas Name Process falls under 205 and may fall under the Human Rights Inclusion and Engagement Commission (HRIEC). In addition, he noted that he does not believe that a Commission has the authority to engage other sovereign government bodies, discuss reparations or land donations. In addition, he noted that historical research would be done by the Roseville Historical Society. Kysylyczyn noted that he does not have any evidence of historic settlements on the specific piece of land that Pocahontas Park sits on. He acknowledged that per the Roseville Park Naming Policy parks 3