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200 The Commission expressed appreciation for the emphasis on, and inclusion of, specific goals 201 related to parks. They also discussed how the success indicators and objectives would be 202 measured, and who would be responsible for tracking and evaluating them. 203 204 Finally, the Commission discussed recent projects in which staff partnered with volunteers to 205 complete work that directly reflected the values and goals outlined in the Strategic Plan. They 206 also considered how the Parks and Recreation Department can use these goals to further support 207 and advance community aspirations. 208 209 c)MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS CENTER UPDATE 210 The preliminary assessment of the space, conducted through a feasibility study by BKV Group, 211 has been completed and will be presented to the City Council on June 2. Staff noted that they 212 will remind the Commission about the presentation once the details of the City Council meeting 213 are confirmed. 214 215 d)PREPARE FOR PARK TOURS FOR JUNE 3, 2025 MEETING 216 The next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting will begin at City Hall and then proceed 217 with site visits to Reservoir Woods Park and Autumn Grove Park. Additional sites may be toured 218 if time permits. Staff recommended that attendees wear comfortable walking shoes. The 219 Commission also discussed the possibility of wearing their Parks and Recreation Commissioner 220 shirts for the site visits. 221 222 5.OTHER BUSINESS 223 a)DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES 224 The Lexington Park Playground Build event had 30 volunteers who participated in 225 constructing the new playground. Additional construction elements are expected to be 226 completed soon in preparation for the opening on June 1. Staff expressed gratitude to For 227 Parks for their $75,000 donation, as well as to all the volunteers and Parkway Pizza for their 228 generous contributions of time and food. 229 The Roseville Ice Show was held April 10-12, 2025, featuring three performances. The event 230 included 225 participants and sold a total of 2,700 tickets. 231 The Roseville Dance Recital was held on May 3 and 4 at the new Roseville High School 232 Auditorium. The event featured 102 dancers, one dress rehearsal, and two performances, 233 drawing a total audience of 760 attendees. Staff thanked all the volunteers and dancers who 234 made the event possible. Chair Matts-Benson noted that the Roseville School of Dance 235 classes provide highly accessible, affordable, and equitable dance classes. 236 The Kite Day in the Park event was held on April 26 at Rosebrook Park, where 300 free kites 237 were distributed. Special thanks were given to Kiwanis Malt Shop at the MN State Fair and 238 Do Good Roseville for generously donating the kites for the event. 6 Qbhf!9!pg!52