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e)PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS NEEDED FOR TWO PLANNING INITIATIVES Staff relayed that the City is forming two new planning groups in which Parks and Recreation Commissioners' participation would be valuable to the process. The committees are: The Natural Resources Master Plan Update: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) The City is working with Stantec Environmental Consulting to complete a natural resources inventory, update the natural resources project list, and ultimately update the Natural Resources Master Plan. Eighteen community member applicants will be part of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Commissioners Brown and Beckman acknowledged their interest in volunteering for the Natural Resources Master Plan Update: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Bicycle Action Plan The City was recently awarded an Active Transportation Planning Assistance Award from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Although in the early stages of planning, the City is seeking a Parks and Recreation Commissioner to participate on the planning team. Commissioner Boulton noted his interest and availability to serve on the Bicycle Action Plan planning team. Additionally, Commissions Brown and Dahlstrom relayed they would be available to serve and attend daytime meetings. Commissioner Beckman stated she would be available to serve and attend evening meetings and Commissioners Arneson and Baggenstoss noted their interest in supporting the planning team. 6. OTHER BUSINESS a)DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES The Guidant John Rose OVAL is now closed for the season. The attendance of skaters this season was the largest on record. The Cedarholm Golf Course is now open and will stay open as weather permits. The Spring/Summer 2024 activity brochures are now in homes. Registration opened on Tuesday, March 8 with more than 1,500 participant registrations completed on the first day. The self-assessment for Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) reaccreditation has been submitted. The next step in the process includes an audit and virtual visit in May 2024. The new park project at 2381 County Road B is currently out to bid. Bids aredue March 20, 2024. Over 20name suggestions have been submitted for the new park. The Rosefest 2024 lineup has been released. A brochure of Rosefest sponsorship opportunities is now available. Open Mic Night at Cedarholm Community Building on March 21 at 7:00 p.m. Tapping Time at Harriet Alexander Nature Center on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. The 2023 Annual Report was provided to the Commission. 5