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5) ANNUAL REVIEW OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION EDUCATION <br />PRIMER <br />Commissioner O’Brien suggested updating the reference to “pocket parks” on page 6 to the specific <br />names of the parks (Midland Gardens Park and Unity Park). <br />6)STAFF REPORT <br />a) NEW OR RELEVANT COMMUNICATIONS AND UPDATE ITEMS <br /> As part of the four week pause that started on November 20 all park buildings, facilities and in- <br />person programs are closed until December 18. Parks, playgrounds and trails are still available <br />for residents to use. <br /> Cedarholm Golf Course is still open and will remain open, weather permitting. <br /> Cross country ski trails will be groomed at Cedarholm and Acorn Park once the weather allows. <br />Ski and snow shoe rentals will begin out of City Hall at that time as well. <br /> The outdoor neighborhood skating rinks are beginning to be flooded by maintenance staff. The <br />determination has not yet been made on opening warming houses. Extra benches will be placed <br />outdoors at the rinks. <br /> Virtual programs are still taking place during this pause time. <br /> Deer reduction letters have gone out to residents to notify them of the program with the United <br />States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program will begin in the coming days with the <br />USDA baiting and monitoring the sites. <br /> The winter/spring brochure will be included in the City Newsletter again. It is anticipated to be <br />in houses around January 1, 2021. <br /> <br /> <br />7) OTHER <br />Commissioner Arneson asked how the snow and ski rentals will work with COVID-19. Staff <br />responded that residents would call in and pay via credit card to confirm their rental. Once they <br />arrive their rental order would be brought outside and placed there for them to pick up. Staff noted <br />that this process is in the finalization stageand may have some updatesprior to going live. <br />Commissioner O’Brien inquired if the Commission would be reviewing the Natural Resources <br />Program in January. She added that it may be a good idea to invite the four volunteer leaders to the <br />meeting. <br /> <br />Chair Hoag asked staff if Cedarholm has been open in December previously. Staff confirmed that it <br />has. <br />Meeting adjourned at 8:15p.m. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Danielle Christensen, Department Assistant <br />5 <br /> <br />