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Staff extended a big thank-you to the volunteers, vendors, and attendees of the FOR Parks Tapped & Uncorked fundraising event, who braved the rain to help make it a fun and successful evening. The event was a great fundraiser, drawing more than 200 attendees. The Wild Rice Festival took place on September 27 at the Harriet Alexander Nature Center with over 2,000 estimated participants. Activities at the event included indigenous dancers, historical exhibits and apple cider making. The Youth Fall Soccer Program concluded with 332 participants and 60 volunteer coaches who helped make the league possible. New monument signs have been installed at the Harriet Alexander Nature Center, which also received new siding this year. The pathway into Tamarack Park identified in the Master Plan has been completed. The new paved path provides improved neighborhood access and replaces the previously used informal, man-made route. Halloween Spook-tacular will be held on October 25 at the Harriet Alexander Nature Center. Pre-registration is required. Monthly Open Mic Night events are back at the Cedarholm Community Building on October 16. The series will take place once per month from October through March. The Puzzle Extravaganza, a competitive team puzzling event, will take place on November 2 at the Cedarholm Community Building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The City Council will discuss the Aldine Right-of-Way at its final meeting in October. b) OTHER NEW OR RELEVANT COMMUNICATION ITEMS Chair Matts-Benson noted the success of the Youth Fall Soccer Program and commended how well it serves children who want to enjoy soccer in a fun, non-competitive setting. 8. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:37 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Danielle Christensen, Parks and Recreation Department Assistant 10