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