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MN OVAL Project-State Bond Funds Repairs based on Condition Assessment Report Commissioner Arneson inquired about the frog pond fountain and if there had been a debris cage added. Staff responded that materials for a new cage that will filter better was delivered late in the season last year and that it will be added this spring. Commissioner Lenhart asked what type of engagement would be included with the work planned for Pocahontas Park. Also, she suggested the addition of more natural play spaces at the park. Staff relayed that updating the playground at Pocahontas Park is anticipated in the next few years based on the age of equipment and previous surveys. Adding that all playgrounds in the city are inspected quarterly and provided a rating score which is tracked and monitored. Once a playground is identified as needing to be replaced, the community is engaged as part of the Parks and Recreation Community Engagement Plan and together with the community a replacement plan for the structure is made. Commissioner Lenhart mentioned the age of some of the equipment that is located at Pocahontas Park and that it may be good to get the communities opinion on the older equipment when undergoing upcoming community engagement. Chair Hoag noted how much some residents are attached to “classic playground equipment” like the Central Park Rocket Ship or merry-go-rounds that are located throughout the city. Commissioner Stoner asked about the changes to recycling in the parks. Staff responded that the biggest change has been the recycling company calling to say that certain park barrels have been contaminated with trash. When that happens that whole barrel has to be dumped into the trash and can’t be recycled. Even with the contamination issues happening more frequently staff still feels that recycling in the parks is a worthwhile program. Commissioner Stoner also asked about the entrance sign at HANC and if the signs that were previously shown to the Commission are still the starting point for the future sign. Staff responded that the previous designs are still the starting point for the future HANC signs. 5) FOLLOW UP TO JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL Chair Hoag relayed that a City Council member reached out to him after the joint meeting to say they were very supportive of the initiatives that the Commission brought forward. Commissioner Baggenstoss noted that he was very proud of Youth Commissioner Kim for what a great job he did presenting before the City Council and also for bringing the idea to the Commission originally. 4