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<br />RESIDENT <br />«fullStreetName» <br />ROSEVILLE, MN 55113 <br />Friday, August 27, 2021 <br />Dear Pocahontas Park Neighbor: <br />As you have likely heard, over the past year the Parks and Recreation Commission has been learning more and <br />engagingwith the community about the appropriateness of the name of Pocahontas Park. <br />Specifically, some have raised concerns that the name may be offensive andharmful to Native Americans in the <br />community. Some of the specific concerns include: <br />Pocahontas, theperson, dappear to havehadany ties to the state of Minnesota. <br />Historical and pop-cultural representations of Pocahontas differ greatly from the history that her tribe shares. <br />Research shows that glorification of historically inaccurate portrayalsof past Native Americans can be harmful <br />to present day Native Americans. <br />The Parks and Recreation commission has spent several monthsworking through anEngagementand Analysis Plan, <br />learning more and engaging impacted communities on this issue. Enclosed is a flyer with more information about the <br />process and conversation to date. Additional information and an opportunity to provide feedback is also available at <br />cityofroseville.com/pocahontaspark. <br />The analysisof the issue will culminate onTuesday, September 7 at 6:30pm where the Commission will hold a <br />listening session to hear the opinions of residents and others who wish to have input on the subjectand discuss the <br />issue.The meeting can beattended in person at Roseville City Hall or virtually at cityofroseville.com/attendmeeting. <br />If you are unable to attend the meeting,writtenfeedback will be accepted at cityofroseville.com/pocahontaspark <br />through Monday, September 6. <br />Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. <br />Matthew L. Johnson <br />Assistant Parks and Recreation Director <br />(651) 792-7102 <br />Matthew.johnson@cityofroseville.com <br />2660 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE ~ ROSEVILLE, MN 55113 <br />651-792-7006 ~ FAX 651-792-7100 ~ CITYOFROSEVILLE.COM/PARKS <br /> <br />
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