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Commissioner Baggenstoss stated his belief that marginalized community members need to feel invited to engage in the process, as previously trust has been broken for them. Also, he feels all community members should be encouraged to participate in the naming process. The Commission discussed the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing the existing naming policy with potential deviations of: Utilizing a Native American led naming panel Offering a stipend to panel participants Chair Hoag noted that he does not believe a stipend is necessary at the beginning of the process. Commissioner Bolton recognized that he does not have the knowledge to understand or choose an appropriate park name. He suggested consolidating a list of potential names to provide to Indigenous leaders for review. Staff relayed that several Indigenous leaders had offered to review potential names to provide their perspective. The Commission acknowledged their consensus in utilizing the existing policy as a framework for the renaming of Pocahontas Park. Commissioner Arneson asked what the incentive would be for Indigenous peoples (especially those who don’t live in Roseville) to participate in the naming process without a stipend. Commissioner Baggenstoss questioned why the Commission would not ask the City Council to provide a stipend and then let them make the decision. Commissioner Arneson asked if the Commission was ever approached by a member of the Indigenous community to change the name. Commissioner Baggenstoss motioned to recommend the City Council support the Parks and Recreation Commission in seeking out Native American leadership for guidance in soliciting and selecting a new name for Pocahontas Park, and offering a stipend for that individual/group. Commissioner Lenhart seconds. Chair Hoag motioned to amend the current motion by removing the word “stipend”. Vice-Chair Dahlstrom seconds. Commissioner Brown suggested using “consideration of a stipend” in the motion. 5