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Chair DeBenedet suggested afollow-up discussion on the recently-implemented water conservation rate with one (1) year of operational data not available, and whether that structure was progressive enough. Mr. Schwartz noted that the City Council had authorized the seven (7) year implementation of the Automated Meter Read (AMR) program, and its new technology that would eventually provide more detailed data on usage. Member Stenland suggested that the Commission invite Mr. Gary Johnson from the U of MN to address park decompaction for Oak Tree root rehabilitation, similarly undertaken at Minnehaha Park, and various options to create healthy soil to preserve tree roots. Member Stenland provided additional suggestions, including: ^ Development of a boulevard tree inventory for Roseville in lieu of the recent Emerald Ash Borer problem, and implementation of an urban forestry program to address various specimen trees ^ Green Streets/Complete Streets Programs, and how to educate the public on those initiatives (Minimum Impact Design Standards) ^ Storm water quality system options and markets, with former Member Randy Neprash invited to speak on current trends through the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) ^ Traffic control options at the design level through path design standards and refuges based on nation-wide examples ^ Educational opportunities to engage students to provide research as part of their Science classes and to keep residents informed ^ Additional public education and flyers for the public (i.e., sump systems - what to look for and annual reminders; and industrial SWPP implementation and sectors of businesses for administration of MS4) ^ Partnerships between the Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission and how to make people aware of parks and the community's investment (i.e., new ponds, rain gardens, and other geo-caching) that are currently popular with adults and children, and including that information as part of the City's history, culture and features, through making games of them and making the entire City of Roseville a playground while teaching residents about the issues impacting their community ^ Inviting staff from the City of Maplewood to present information on the county-wide project in partnership with Maplewood Mall owners for storm water mitigation and improved water quality ^ Update on the shared vacuum system with the City of Vadnais Heights Member Vanderwall advised that research had been done on an accepted process to inoculate Ash trees, such as at a park or golf course, at a cost of $15 per tree, per year; and offered to forward that information to staff in order for them to provide additional research to the Commission.