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Commissioner Boulton nominated Commissioner Arneson for the position of Ethics Representative from the Roseville Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Matts- Benson seconded. Roll Call Ayes: Boulton, Baggenstoss, Brown, Dahlstrom, Hoag, Lenhart, Matts-Benson, Ybarra. Nays: None. Abstain: Arneson. 7) STAFF REPORT a) DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES Staff reiterated the city’s commitment to the success of the Natural Resource Renewal Program. Over 370 ash trees have been removed as part of the Emerald Ash Borer Accelerated Program. 60 caregiver/child couples recently participated in the Sweetheart Dance on February 24. Recreation program registration for summer opened on March 7. Recreation summer jobs are currently accepting applications. All are welcome to apply. Tapping Time at the Harriet Alexander Nature Center will be on March 25 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and March 26 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Arts at the OVAL will be held at the Roseville Skating Center on March 25 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The City Council has authorized an agreement with LHB for park planning of the Midland Legacy Estates park parcel. The City Council has authorized acceptance of the donation to the Harriet Alexander Nature Center for the proposed public art piece. In addition, the City Council has authorized entering into an agreement to commission artist Lori Greene to create the public art piece. The first meeting for the Keya Park playground update had 20 participants attend. Participants shared that they are appreciative that there will be keya (turtle) and Dakota acknowledgments incorporated in the design. Commissioner Lenhart asked about the legacy playground equipment at Keya Park. Staff relayed that the climber is not able to be salvaged. However, the playground vendor believes that the merry-go-round could potentially be refurbished and reinstalled. Commissioner Brown and Vice-Chair Hoag participated on a focus group that provided feedback on the one Request for Proposalsubmissionreceivedfor food service at the Cedarholm Community Building Grill. At this time staff will be moving forward with the proposed vendor. The initial data collection for the community-wide visioning project named ‘Envision Roseville’ has concluded at this time. The consultant is working on tabulating results of the Phase 1 engagement. These results will be shared during Phase 2 with the community. Staff thanked Commissioner Lenhart and Vice-Chair Hoag for their work and support on the Parks and Recreation Commission. 4