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4) INTRODUCTION AND OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW COMMISSION MEMBER The Oath of Office was completed by Commission Chair Dahlstrom for new Commission member Lindsay Matts-Benson. The Commission welcomed her to the group. 5)REVIEW AND DISCUSS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION GOALS The Commission reviewed the goals that were previously discussed at the March 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Vice-Chair Hoag noted that he would potentially like to add more to Goal #3. Specifically, highlighting climate change, the Natural Resource Stewardship Program and the Accelerated EAB program. In addition, he would like to add the support and participation of Commissioners at these programs. He noted that he would like to be assigned to these goals. Commissioner Arneson suggested changing the word “sports” to “recreation” for the Short Term Goal #1.c. He added that he would like to be assigned to this goal or to Goal 4.a. Commissioner Lenhart relayed that she really liked all of the Commission goals. However, she would specifically like to be added to Goal #1.b. She noted that she believes Goal #1.b is related to Goals #4.a and #4.b. Commissioner Boulton added that he would like to work on Goal #1.c with Commissioner Arneson. Chair Dahlstrom noted that he would like to be involved with Goals #4.a and #4.b. Chair Dahlstrom inquired if any additional short or long term goals should be added. Commissioner Lenhart suggested adding the “Short Term Goal: Complete engagement process and solicit naming ideas” and “Long Term Goal: Complete renaming process” to Goal #2.a “Pocahontas Park Naming Project”.” She added that she would like to be assigned to that goal as well. Chair Dahlstrom suggested potentially adding Commissioner Baggenstoss to Goal #2.a as he is not at the meeting tonight but is passionate about the Pocahontas Park Renaming Project. Commissioner Lenhart added that he may also want to be added to Goal #1.b. Commissioner Arneson offeredthat he would also like to be added to Goal #4.a. He noted that Goal #4.a appears to relate to Goal #1.a and #1.b. Vice-Chair Hoag suggested that a Commission member does not need to be assigned to every goal as the Commission owns all of thegoals. However, if anyone is passionate about any of the goals then they should be assigned to it. 2