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Follow-up cut/treat of invasive, nonnative brush (Langton Lake) Continued thinning of invasive/nonnative trees (north shore of Bennett Lake) Supplemental seeding at select locations (primarily at sites around Bennett Lake) 2020 Socially distanced events: Flower Power Tree Planting o This event brought 19 new volunteers into the Parks and Recreation volunteer pool Upcoming Projects: 1/18 y at Cedarholm Community Building 2/20 3/20 4/17 5/22 Other projects yet to be identified Chair Hoag asked if the Martin Luther King Day event may become a virtual event. Staff responded that is an option and the exact plans will be determined as the date moves closer. Volunteer Coordinator, Rachel Boggs thanked all of the volunteers for their hard work this last year. She noted that at some events there may have been fewer volunteers who participated compared to previous years. However, the amount of hours each volunteer contributed was greater than previous years. Finally, Boggs thanked Parks and Recreation leadership for their gracious work with volunteers and for keeping them safe. Volunteer Leader, William Jenner joined the Commission to acknowledge the fun that he has volunteering with the Natural Resources Stewardship Program. He noted all of the work that has been completed in removing the Buckthorn in Roseville. However, he added that there is always more to remove. Jenner also commented that the thank you gift of apple butter was delicious. 6) EMERALD ASH BORER (EAB) PROGRAM UPDATE Staff presented an update on the current public Ash Tree inventory for Roseville. To date, 651 Ash Trees have been removed which leaves 1,426 Ash Trees remaining. Staff provided yearly data for treatments and replacements of Ash Trees. The Proposed Accelerated Ash Tree Program would include: More aggressive Buddy tree planting Targeted removals Not decimate canopy 5