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• Increased promotion and began to track demographic data of participants <br />• 2023 Increased per-person maximum from $100 to $150 <br />• $10,000 in 2024 annual budget for fee assistance <br />The Commission reviewed the fee assistance financials from 2018-2023 and the demographic <br />makeup of those utilizing the Fee Assistance Program vs. residents of Roseville. The <br />demographic makeup of those utilizing the Fee Assistance Program is currently more diverse <br />than the residents of Roseville. <br /> <br />Commissioner Arneson asked how the increase from $100 to $150 was advertised. Staff relayed <br />that the information was included the Parks and Recreation brochure and on social media. <br /> <br />Commissioner Beckmann asked if donations were still being accepted for the Fee Assistance <br />Program. Staff confirmed donations are still being accepted. The Commission discussed <br />potential options to expand the collection of donations for this program. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ybarra questioned if feedback had been received that the $150 amount is not <br />enough to allow everyone to participate in programs. Staff stated that they had not heard that <br />specific feedback. However, based on the necessary cost of some programs the $150 would not <br />cover the participation fee. <br /> <br />The Commission acknowledged how great the Fee Assistance Program is and that they are <br />pleased that Roseville Parks and Recreation offers it. <br />5. OTHER BUSINESS <br />a)DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES <br /> The Guidant John Rose MN OVAL has won USA Today 10Best for the category of “Best Ice <br />Skating Rink.” <br /> The New Year’s Eve on Ice event was held on December 31, 2023 (2-9 p.m.) at the Roseville <br />Skating Center and Guidant John Rose MN OVAL with approximately 2,500 attendees. <br /> Neighborhood ice rinks have not opened yet due to the unseasonably warm weather. Staff <br />will continue to work to open them as soon as weather conditions allow. <br /> The ski trail at Cedarholm Golf Course will begin to be groomed when there is snow cover <br />on the ground. Also, ski and snowshoes will be rented out at that time. <br /> Candlelight Snowshoe event at Cedarholm Golf Course and Community Building on January <br />26 (weather permitting) from 6-8p.m. <br /> The outdoor broomball league is currently on-hold due to weather. <br /> The first neighborhood meeting was held with Rosebrook Park residents on December 13. <br />Feedback was received from residents on topics such as trail lighting, connections and the <br />wading pool. <br /> <br /> <br />5 <br /> <br /> <br />