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Vice-Chair Matts-Benson suggested adding “encourage Commissioner participation at the Keya Park DYP celebration” to the “Keya Park Development Project” goal. Commissioner Arneson suggested adding a goal regarding the new park space at County Rd. B and Eustis. His suggested short and long term goals included: supporting the park naming process and choosing of park amenities along with encouraging Commission members to attend the park opening celebration. Commissioner Arneson agreed to put his name on this goal. Commissioner Raygor noted that she would like to be added to item 2B. Staff confirmed they will update the goals based on the Commissions discussion and will bring the goals back at the May 2023 commission meeting. The Commission discussed the Envision Roseville project and how best to ensure that Parks and Recreation information is included in the project. Staff and the Commission discussed the Campus Master Plan. Staff relayed that the earliest this project would begin would be in 2025. The Commission discussed a potential goal of ensuring that Parks and Recreation is factored into the Campus Master Plan and that there is thoughtfulness regarding the loss of Veterans Park. 5) STAFF REPORT a) DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES Tapping Time at the Harriet Alexander Nature Center was on March 25 and March 26. More than 1,500 people attended over the two day event. Arts at the OVAL was held at the Roseville Skating Center on March 25 and had 560 attendees and over 30 vendors. The deer removal season wrapped up in March. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) removed 24 deer from Roseville. Staff is working on the contract with Burro Loco to become the food service vendor at the Cedarholm Community Building. The Guidant John Rose MN OVAL has $800,000 requested in the current state bonding bill. This money would be used to replace the roof, HVAC and remodeling of arena bathrooms. Due to the large snowfall this past weekend, 67 trees were knocked down across streets and sidewalks. Staff noted that they appreciate everyone’s patience with the cities snow removal. Two out of three meetings have been completed for the Keya Park playground rebuild. Staff shared potential concept designs for the new playground. Education and land acknowledgements will also be included as part of the park renaming process. LHB has signed on to assist staff with planning for the new park located at County Rd. C and Eustis. LHB previously assisted the city with the Midland Garden and Unity Park planning. Community engagement will begin as early as May, 2023. 3