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March 8 - Registrations opens for most programs <br />o Summer Jobs <br /> Recreation positions currently open! <br /> Coordinators <br /> Leads <br /> Recreation Staff & Tennis Instructors <br /> Interviews scheduled for March <br /> <br />5) DEBRIEF FROM JOINT MEETING <br />Chair Hoag relayed that he heard a “resounding yes” from the City Council regarding the name <br />change of Pocahontas Park and using the existing Park Name Policy as a guide. He also heard that <br />the City Council may be open to a stipend, if necessary. He believes that the City Council also <br />wanted the Commission to engage with the indigenous community, groups that the Commission has <br />already spoken with and the community throughout the name change process. <br /> <br />The Commission discussed next steps in the name change process and how to best reach out to <br />various indigenous and community groups. <br /> <br />Staff noted that they felt that staff reaching out to local groups would be an appropriate next step in <br />the process. Staff also relayed their appreciation to the Commission for their work on the project and <br />to the presenters who represented the Commission at the joint meeting with the City Council. <br /> <br />6) STAFF REPORT <br />a) NEW OR RELEVANT COMMUNICATIONS AND UPDATE ITEMS <br /> Operations Update <br />o The City Council has voted to require face coverings at all city facilities until <br />11:59pm on March 1, 2022. This includes auxiliary city facilities including the <br />Skating Center, Cedarholm Community Building, Park Buildings, and Harriet <br />Alexander Nature Center. There are some exemptions to the requirement (eating, <br />playing sports, etc.). <br />o The Accelerated Emerald Ash Borer program Request for Proposal results are <br />anticipated to be brought to the City Council in March. A $50,000 planting grant from <br />the MN Department of Natural Resources was recently approved by the City Council <br />and will be included in this project. <br />o The Guidant John Rose MN OVAL grant project bids were received January 27 for <br />the mechanical and drainage packages. It is anticipated that a recommendation will be <br />presented to the City Council in February for those package bids. The specialized <br />padding that is needed will be completedthrough a separate bid using the Best Value <br />Procurement Process. <br />4 <br /> <br /> <br />