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3209) STAFF REPORT <br />321a)NEW OR RELEVANT COMMUNICATIONS AND UPDATE ITEMS <br />322 Due to the extreme cold the United States Department of Agriculture(USDA)has held off on <br />323reducing thenumber of deer since the last meeting. To date 23 deer have been taken. The project <br />324will end in March and a Final Report will be available <br />325“Hockey Day Minnesota” was hosted out of the Guidant John Rose MN OVAL <br />326The Guidant John Rose MN OVAL ice season endson Sunday, March 7 <br />327 Applications are due March 10 for the two Parks and Recreation Commission openings <br />328 The City Council accepted the Commission’s recommendation (including the language regarding <br />329 the trail) for the new development “The Enclave at McCarron’s Lake” <br />330 Staff thanked Nancy and Jerry for all of the time and insights they have shared on the <br />331Commission over the years. Chair Hoag added that he appreciated all of their questions and <br />332 added that they can send any questions his way in the future and he will share them with the <br />333 group. <br />334 <br />335Commissioner Stoner asked staff how the USDA feels about the remaining weeks of the deer <br />336reduction season. Staff responded that they areoptimistic and that they are continuing with the <br />337 effort. <br />338 <br />339Commissioner Stoner relayed that tonight feels like the end of an era. He noted how much he has <br />340 enjoyed his time on the Commission and what a pleasure it was to work with such a great group of <br />341 people. <br />342 <br />343 Commissioner Baggenstoss thanked Commissioner O’Brien for her guidance and leadership when <br />344 she was the Chair and he was the Vice-Chair. <br />345 <br />346 Commissioner O’Brien stated that she feels the Commission is in very good hands with the current <br />347 group of people and added that if she feels it ever gets out of hand she will make a comment. <br />348 <br />349 10) OTHER <br />350 Chair Hoag asked if Discover Your Parks (DYP) will be a scheduled event this year. Staff responded <br />351 that it will be and committed to bringing the calendar to future Commission meetings to allow <br />352 Commissioners to sign-up to attend. <br />353 <br />354 Meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m. <br />355 <br />356 Respectfully Submitted, <br />357 Danielle Christensen, Department Assistant <br />358 <br />9 <br /> <br />