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Fee Assistance Program –2022 Takeaways <br />o Roseville has an estimated 2,500 residents below the poverty line and 8,000 low income. <br />o The scholarship program is likely an effective tool to ensure that traditionally <br />underrepresented individuals are represented in our programs. <br />o Still heavily skewed toward children. <br />o More than half of the people who used scholarship dollars used all $100. <br /> <br />Commissioner Matts-Benson suggested adding an opportunity for people to donate to the <br />scholarship fund when they register for Parks and Recreation activities. <br /> <br />Commissioner Baggenstoss suggested that putting a cap on the scholarship dollar amount may be an <br />impediment to potential participants. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lenhart asked about collecting racial information from all activity registrants. Staff <br />relayed that there are potential privacy issues with collecting the information. In addition, the current <br />registration database that is used is not able to collect this information. <br /> <br />Commissioner Arneson suggested having a two-tier scholarship amount for individuals who would <br />like to participate in more expensive activities. <br /> <br />5) PREPARE FOR JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL <br />The Commission and staff reviewed the draft Request for Council Action (RCA) for the joint <br />meeting with the City Council. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lenhart suggested adding to the RCA bullet under the renaming of Pocahontas Park <br />to Keya Park was suggested by a resident who lives near the park as turtles are sometimes seen in <br />the park. <br /> <br />Commissioner Matts-Benson asked who would write the land acknowledgment. Staff relayed that <br />staff members and Commissioners outside of Parks and Recreation would write the land <br />acknowledgement. <br /> <br />Chair Dahlstrom suggested adding the potential loss of Veterans Park as a discussion item to address <br />with the City Council. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lenhart volunteered to discuss the renaming of Pocahontas Park with the City <br />Council. Commissioner Matts-Benson agreed to be the overall presenter for the meeting with the <br />City Council. <br /> <br />The Commission discussed potential Veterans Park discussion pointswith the City Council. <br />3 <br /> <br /> <br />