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Commissioner Arneson asked how removing buckthorn has changed over the years. Mr. <br />Bockenstedt relayed that previously the tactic was cut and remove. However, it was determined that <br />buckthorn needs to be continuously removed, treated, and native plants need to be added to <br />outcompete with the buckthorn. <br />Commissioner Lenhart asked what plants are used to outcompete with the buckthorn. Mr. <br />Bockenstedt shared that the plantings are mainly grasses, flowers and sedges. <br />Commissioner Lenhart relayed that she has some reservations about the Natural Resources Renewal <br />Program ending. In addition, she asked if residents can bring areas forward for natural resource <br />project consideration. Staff relayed that the Natural Resource Stewardship Program will be able to <br />address natural resource concerns in the parks via volunteers or through the on-going contract with <br />Stantec Consulting. Staff added that the program will not be much different than how it is currently <br />operating. The Natural Resource Stewardship Program will work to upkeep the natural resources of <br />Roseville and an ongoing contract with Stantec Consulting will be available for expert guidance and <br />assistance with projects. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lenhart thanked the citizen volunteers and asked if there were meetings for the <br />volunteers. Staff responded that the volunteers meet about once a year. <br /> <br />5) ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR <br />Chair Dahlstrom stated that he would be willing to serve as the Chair for another year. Commissioner <br />Matts-Benson offered to serve as the Vice-Chair. <br />Commissioner Lenhart nominated Chair Dahlstrom for the position of Chair of the Roseville <br />Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Matts-Benson seconded. <br /> <br />Roll Call <br />Ayes: Arneson, Boulton, Baggenstoss, Brown, Hoag, Lenhart, Matts-Benson, Ybarra. <br />Nays: None. <br />Abstain: Dahlstrom. <br /> <br />Commissioner Arneson nominated Commissioner Matts-Benson for the position of Vice- <br />Chair of the Roseville Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Lenhart seconded. <br /> <br />Roll Call <br />Arneson, Boulton, Baggenstoss, Brown, Dahlstrom, Hoag, Lenhart, Ybarra. <br />Ayes: <br />Nays: None. <br />Abstain: Matts-Benson. <br />6) APPOINTMENT OF ETHICS COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE <br />Commissioner Arneson provided background information regarding the Ethics Committee <br />meetings and training. <br />3 <br /> <br /> <br />