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Attachment A - Page 86 RESIDENT «fullStreetName» ROSEVILLE, MN 55113 Friday, August 27, 2021 Dear Pocahontas Park Neighbor: As you have likely heard, over the past year the Parks and Recreation Commission has been learning more and engagingwith the community about the appropriateness of the name of Pocahontas Park. Specifically, some have raised concerns that the name may be offensive andharmful to Native Americans in the community. Some of the specific concerns include: Pocahontas, theperson, dappear to havehadany ties to the state of Minnesota. Historical and pop-cultural representations of Pocahontas differ greatly from the history that her tribe shares. Research shows that glorification of historically inaccurate portrayalsof past Native Americans can be harmful to present day Native Americans. The Parks and Recreation commission has spent several monthsworking through anEngagementand Analysis Plan, learning more and engaging impacted communities on this issue. Enclosed is a flyer with more information about the process and conversation to date. Additional information and an opportunity to provide feedback is also available at cityofroseville.com/pocahontaspark. The analysisof the issue will culminate onTuesday, September 7 at 6:30pm where the Commission will hold a listening session to hear the opinions of residents and others who wish to have input on the subjectand discuss the issue.The meeting can beattended in person at Roseville City Hall or virtually at cityofroseville.com/attendmeeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting,writtenfeedback will be accepted at cityofroseville.com/pocahontaspark through Monday, September 6. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Matthew L. Johnson Assistant Parks and Recreation Director (651) 792-7102 Matthew.johnson@cityofroseville.com 2660 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE ~ ROSEVILLE, MN 55113 651-792-7006 ~ FAX 651-792-7100 ~ CITYOFROSEVILLE.COM/PARKS