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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-9-7_PR_Comm Packet Roseville Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Tuesday, September 7, 2021 | 6:30 P.M. cityofroseville.com/attendmeeting AGENDA 1. Introductions 2. Public Comment Invited 3.Approval of Minutes oftheAugust 5,2021MeetingMinutes 4.Community Listening Session on the Pocahontas Park Name Conversation 5. Determine Next Steps on Pocahontas Name Conversation 6. Staff Report a.New or Relevant Communication and Update Items 7.Other 8. Adjournment To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Lonnie Brokke, Director Matthew Johnson, Assistant Director Date: August 31, 2021 Re: Notes for Meeting September 7, 2021 1. Introductions 2. Public Comment Invited 3. Approval of Minutes of the August 5, 2021 Meeting Minutes Enclosed is a copy of the minutes of August 5, 2021. Please be prepared to approve or amend. Requested Commission Action: Approve/amend meeting minutesof August 5,2021. 4. Community Listening Session on the Pocahontas Park Name Conversation In late 2020, beginning with Commission and community suggestions and City Council support, the Commission began a process to examine the appropriateness of the name of Pocahontas Park. The Commission utilized the GARE (Government Alliance on Race and Equity) Racial Equity Tool Kit to develop a comprehensive analysis process, which resulted in the Pocahontas Park Engagement and Analysis Plan (enclosed). This process identified the following groups for engagement to better understand the issue and engage with the community: 1. Native American people who live in Roseville 2. Indigenous populations of Minnesota 3. Neighbors of Pocahontas Park 4. Entire Roseville community Since January, staff and Commissioners have worked to engage each of those groups. A collection of the feedback and materials that the Commission has received to date is included in your packet. The final identified engagement step in the Pocahontas Park Engagement and Analysis Plan is a listening session in which residents and others would be welcome to come, learn more and share their thoughts. Notification of the listening session was sent to the neighbors of Pocahontas Park and to those who have contributed previously to the conversation. Requested Commission Action: Welcome anyone who wishes to share thoughts on this topic and listen to input. 5. Determine Next Steps on Pocahontas Name Conversation At the January 25, 2021 joint meeting with the City Council, the City Council encouraged the Parks and Recreation Commission to continue with the defined PocahontasPark Name Engagement and Analysis Plan and consider making a recommendation back to the City Council. As noted in the previous agenda item, since January, a significant amount of community engagement and learning has occurred. At this point, the conversation and process appears to be narrowed down to two questions: 1) Should the name of Pocahontas Park be changed? a. If no – the process is complete b. If yes – then move to number 2 below requiring more Commission work to recommend a new name 2) If it is changed, what should it be changed to? a. Commission begins a further process to make a recommendation for a new name At the August meeting, several Commission members seemed to indicate that they may have enough general information after the listening session to make a recommendation, but were still uncertain of the next steps. It seems like the next step may be to separate the first and second question as described above and make a recommendation on each at different times. If you feel comfortable after the listening session to make a recommendation on the first question, then it would be appropriate to schedule a joint meeting with the City Council to share that recommendation and discuss. Then, depending on your recommendation, the second question will be the next step and will require more work and naming policy consideration. It appears that you could consider one of three recommendations to the City Council at this time: Recommend to change the name and propose a new name. Recommend to change the name and undertake a future naming process. Recommend that the name be left unchanged. Requested Commission Action: Discuss feedback received to date, consider a recommendation, consider reporting to the City Council in a joint meeting and determine possible next steps. 6. Staff Report a. New or Relevant Communication and Update Items Staff will provide updates on projects that have progressed over the summer. 7. Other 8. Adjournment POCAHONTAS PARK NAME CONVERSATION FEEDBACK AND ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY Feedback Provided by Native Americans groups or individuals with expertise: Shannon Geshick, Minnesota Indian Affairs Council/Roseville Resident o Parks and Recreation Commission meeting minutes, December 1, 2020. (Attachment 1) Wayne Ducheneaux, Native Governance Center o Notes from staff conversation(Attachment 2) John Bobolink, St. Paul Public Schools Indian Education Program o Email submittedFebruary, 2021(Attachment 3) Roseville Area School American Indian Parent Advisory Committee o Notes from staff attending meeting April, 2021 (Attachment 4) Metropolitan Urban Indian Directors Group o Letter from February 3, 2021 (Attachment 5) Feedback from Jerry Dearly, Lakota Elder o Notes from conversation in August, 2021. (Attachment 6) Several other groups and organizations were contacted but were not able to participate in the process. Resources Compiled Related to this issue Research on who Pocahontas, the Person Was o September 1, 2020 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting(Attachment 7) Reclaiming Native Truths Report: A national research project to foster cultural, social and policy change by empowering Native Americans to counter discrimination, invisibility, and the dominant narrative that limit Native opportunity…” (Attachment 8) Webinar: Why Treaties Matter, and How They Shape our Communities Today: Dr. Kate Bean, Martin Case. MN Historical Society Webinar: Reclaiming Bde Maka Ska. Individual Feedback Collected Comment cards collected at various summer events(Attachment 9) Forms submitted from website (Attachment 10) Feedback received at public meetings (Attachment 10.1) In-Person Engagement Commissioners and staff were present at each Discover Your Parks event to provide information and hear feedback about the Pocahontas Name Conversation. Many of the feedback cards collected were from these events. o June 23 – Villa Park o June 25 – Central Park School o June 30 – Applewood Park o July 7 – Pioneer Park o July 21 – Owasso Hills o July 28 – Evergreen Park o August 4 – Pocahontas Park o CP – Victoria West Staff were present with an information board and flyer at the July 25 Indigenous Roots concert (Native American performance and dance) at Central Park. Boards, flyers and comment cards have been on display at facilities this summer. Commission plan development/discussion: September, October, November, December (2020), January (Joint meeting with City Council), February, April (2021). Information/Notification www.cityofroseville.com/pocahontaspark Article in City newsletter(Attachment 11) Press release/news update, July 21, 2021 (Attachment 12) Flyer included in Discover Your Parks Mailing (Attachment 13) Mailing to residents near Pocahontas Park, August 27, 2021 (Attachment 14) Press o Fox 9, March 22, 2021(Attachment 15) o Star Tribune, August 3, 2021 (Attachment 16) o Other smaller news sources such as Patch have run items. Other Relevant Items Roseville Racial Equity Narrative (Attachment 17) Roseville Community Aspirations and Inclusion Statement (Attachment 18) Pocahontas Park Engagement and Analysis Plan (Attachment 19) Roseville Parks and Recreation Naming Policy (Attachment 20) Attachment 1 SPTFWJMMF!QBSLT!BOE!SFDSFBUJPO!DPNNJTTJPO NFFUJOH!NJOVUFT!GPS! Efdfncfs!2-!3131!!!7;41!q/n/! QSFTFOU; BCTFOU; TUBGG; JOUSPEVDUJPOT SPMM!DBMM0QVCMJD!DPNNFOU Spmm!Dbmm!Dpnnjttjpofst;! BQQSPWBM!PG!NJOVUFT!—OPWFNCFS!6-3131NFFUJOH Spmm!Dbmm Bzft; Obzt;! Bctubjo; QPDBIPOUBT!QBSL!OBNF!EJTDVTTJPO Attachment 1 Attachment 1 Attachment 1 Attachment 1 BOOVBM!SFWJFX!PG!QBSLT!BOE!SFDSFBUJPO!DPNNJTTJPO!FEVDBUJPO QSJNFS TUBGG!SFQPSU OFX!PS!SFMFWBOU!DPNNVOJDBUJPOT!BOE!VQEBUF!JUFNT PUIFS Attachment 2 SUMMARY OF CONVERSATION WITH WAYNE DUCHENEUX,EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE NATIVE GOVERNANCE CENTER Attachment 3 From:Darrell Baggenstoss To:Lonnie Brokke;Matthew Johnson Subject:John Bobolink at Saint Paul Public Schools Date:Tuesday, January 5, 2021 3:09:57 PM Dbvujpo; John Bobolink Boozhoo Darrell, My apologies for the delayed response, but thank you for reaching out and for your efforts to include unheard perspectives. I am happy to share my personal perspective on the idea of renaming the park and hopefully can direct you towards others that may share their perspectives as well. I personally do not see anything offensive about the name Pocahontas Park, Pocahontas was an actual person and by naming the park after her only serve to memorialize her. Although I do wonder why her name was chosen to name a local park as I know she is not a member of any local Tribe but rather, originates from the East Coast. I do however understand how other Native perspectives may view the park's name as offensive. The image of Pocahontas and her social representation within our society has been grossly distorted and highly sexualized through American media to the point that her name can trigger a sense of offensiveness for some Native people. That's one end of the spectrum, on the other end some Native people may not Attachment 3 feel any offense at all, but rather view it as an honoring in some way. As you explore this renaming idea, I would suspect you will hear strong opinions from both side of the spectrum. This is not that dissimilar from the recent name change from the Washington Redskins to the Washington Football team. Strong opinions were expressed from both sides, but all have seemed to accept that change once it had been made. Roseville and Pocahontas Park exists on the traditional homeland of the Dakota people. I could see an argument made that Pocahontas is not local and that the Roseville Parks and Rec wishes to honor the local Native Community as a rational for a name change. This would bypass any debate surrounding offensiveness as a rational, that is at least among the Native perspective. I would further suggest that the park's name be replaced with a name originating from the Dakota language. Local Dakota historians and language speakers can be a resource for identifying an appropriate name and spelling. If you do chose this option, be prepared to hear strong opinions from outside of the Native community. A local example of this name change can be found in the name change from Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska or the addition of the Dakota language to Fort Snelling to include at Bdote. Two excellent examples of places that struggled with the complexities of a simple name change. My advice would be to pursue the name change, but be clear with the rational for this change and articulate that rational well, you will face opposition from all sides. By changing the name, it demonstrates the Roseville Park and Rec's desire to be more inclusive of all cultures, conversely if Parks and Rec does not choose to pursue a name change it could send the message that Park and Rec accepts and condones the historical misrepresentation of Native American people. Others Native American groups you may seek out for their opinions are the Roseville Area Schools Indian Education Office and the Parent Committee they work with, the state office of Indian Education at MDE, or the MN Indian Affairs Council. These are just a few suggestions off the top of my head, I can assist to identify other groups if needed. I do hope this response helps you in your efforts, please feel free to call or email if you have any question or need further assistance, John Bobolink Attachment 4 Notes from Roseville (ISD623) American Indian Parent Advisory Meeting Regarding Pocahontas Park Meeting Attended by Matthew Johnson on April 20, 2021 The committee is appreciative of the thoughtfulness of the approach to examining the name. The committee as a whole recommended changing the name out of concern for: o a perpetuation of a native American stereotypes that is counter to modern Native Americans o the Disney movie associated with the name promotes sexualization of native American women. The committee noted that there are significant issues with sex trafficking and exploitation of Native American women. o the fact that Pocahontas doesnt have ties to MN o One member mentioned that its possible that the name could stay with a plaque that tells accurate history. All others felt changing was appropriate. The group advised that if the name is changed, it may be prudent to utilize a name that complies with the Parks and Recreation policy but is in the Dakota Language. They recommended checking with the Dakota people and/or the University of Minnesota Dakota Language expert for ideas. They did not have any specific ideas. They stated that the University of Minnesota helped them come up with a name for the new Anpetu Teca Education Center. Attachment 5 METROPOLITAN URBAN INDIAN DIRECTORS GROUP rd February 3, 2019 Mayor Roe and Roseville City Council Members: This letter has been written on behalf of the Metropolitan Urban Indian Directors Group (MUID) a collaborative of over twenty-five American Indian organizations operating within the Twin Cities metropolitan area of Minnesota(please see the attached organizational listing). This letter is written i Pocahontas Park Name -Community Engagement and Analysis Planintroduced to the City Council on January 25th, 2021, with the ultimate goal of renaming Pocahontas Park. Metro Urban Indian Directors (MUID) is a network of Native-led organizations serving the Urban Indian Community in the Twin Cities. Nearly 30 years ago, the Metropolitan Urban Indian Directors (MUID) group was formed by Executive Directors of American Indian organizations in Minneapolis to support each other in their work providing services to the American Indian Community. Today, the work of MUID is supported by a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Minneapolis and a Memorandum of Agreement with Minneapolis Public Schools. MUID supports the renaming of Pocahontas Park for many reasons. First and foremost, Pocahontas did not come from a tribal nation affiliated with what is now known as the state of Minnesota, but from the PamunkeyTribe of what is now known as the state of Virginia. Additionally, Pocahontas has been over sexualized and stereotypically used in media in ways that degrade Native women and feeds into the harmful stereotypes of sex servitude, exotic fetishism, and sexual violence. This is illustrated by the current crisis of our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Finally, renaming this park provides an opportunity to truly honor this place with a name that centers around the landscape and/or the original people of the land where this park is situated. The renaming process also serves as an opportunity for education and collaboration. Renaming local sites with processes and names that truly honor and involve the original people of this land is a powerful action of reconciliation. By naming or renaming places with Indigenous place names, the original people of this land can reclaim their relationship to these spaces that hold their cultures and languages, which have barely survived government imposed forced assimilation and genocide. Indigenous place names can represent important historical events and legal principles, such as the case with some creation stories. They can convey important features of the site and teachings on how to live in good relations with others and the land. There is a strong connectionbetween the re-establishment of Indigenous place names, and the revitalization of Indigenous languages and cultures. In an effort to support this re-naming process, MUID is happy to make the following recommendations for engaging the Native American community in this process: Connect with local, federally recognized Dakota communities (Prairie Island Indian Community, Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Community, Lower Sioux Indian Community, Upper Sioux Community) to share work to date and garner feedback Connectwith urban American Indian groups like MUID, Saint Paul Indians in Action (SIA), and the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Urban Indian Advisory Board to share work to date and garner feedback dian education department and staff Formation of a Native-led park name recommendation committee with stipends that honor the time and knowledge of committee members (interested individuals may be identified through the above engagement process) We thankyou for the work you are doing in your community to make this park a place that is welcoming to all members of the Roseville community and its visitors. Pidamaya yedo/Miigwech/Wibthaha/Pinigigi/Thank you, Letter Authors: Maggie Lorenz Executive Director & Wakan Tipi Center Director Marissa Cummings President and CEO SIGNED BY THE FULL MUID MEMBERSHIP Attachment 5 Listing of Voting Member Organizations within the Metropolitan Urban Indian Directors Group: 1.AinDah Yung Center 2.All Nations Indian Church 3. American Indian Community and Development Corporation 4.American Indian Family Center 5. American Indian OIC 6.Bois Forte Urban Office 7. The Circle Newspaper 8. Division of Indian Work 9.Fond Du Lac Urban Office 10. Indian Health Board 11.Indigenous Peoples Task Force 12. Little Earth of United Tribes 13.MIGIZICommunications 14. Mille Lacs Band Urban Office 15. Minneapolis American Indian Center 16 17. Mni SotaFund 18. Native American Community Clinic 19. Native American Community Development Institute 20. Nawayee Center School 21. New Native Theater 22. Red Lake Twin Cities Embassy 23. Upper Midwest American Indian Center 24. Wakan Tipi Center 25. White Earth Nation Urban Office Listing of Ex-Officio Member Organizations within the Metropolitan Urban Indian Directors Group: 1.City of Minneapolis American Indian Community Specialist 2. Hennepin County Medical Center American Indian Advocate 3. MinneapolisPublic Schools Department of Indian Education 4. Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce Attachment 6 SUMMARY OF CONVERSATION WITH JERRY DEARLY Thursday, August 19 6:30pm Notes by Matthew Johnson, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Jerry is a Dakota elder. p Former teacher in St. Paul Public School p Wrote a book about the Dakota Language p Regional Pow Wow Announcer On the Current Name Jerry feels that changing the name would be really good. Said that Pocahontas is almost a comic book representation of Native Americans and doesnt reflect actual Native American culture. Likens the name to a name like Indians which may not be offensive in isolation, but leads to stereotyping and overgeneralization in practice. Jerry is appreciative of the Commission for reviewing this item and said that it is indicative of a culture that has grown more aware of unintended consequences. On a Possible New Name if Pocahontas is Changed That should be up to community and commission. He said that if he would like him/others to weigh in on some possible options, he would be happy to do so/facilitate but didnt feel it was appropriate for him to pull a name out of thin air. Said that there are many names in Minnesota already derived from Dakota and/or Native American language including Minnesota itself. However, he didnt have a strong opinion on whether a Dakota word or recognition would be appropriate. 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Unless restricted by law, all correspondence to and from Roseville City government offices, including information submitted through electronic forms such as this one, may be public data subject to the Minnesota Data Practices Act and/or may be disclosed to third parties. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Attachment 10 Gspn;Ebojfmmf!Disjtufotfo Up; Dpoubdu!Qbslt!boe!Sfdsfbujpo!Dpnnjttjpo Ebuf;Uivstebz-!Tfqufncfs!4-!3131!21;24;3:!BN _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Danielle Christensen | Department Assistant – Parks & Recreation | City of Roseville O: 651.792.7103 From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2020 8:26 AM To: *RVParksCommission <*RVParksCommission@metro-inet.us> Subject: Online Form Submittal: Contact Parks and Recreation Commission Dbvujpo; Field not completed. 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Ebuf;Npoebz-!Kbovbsz!36-!3132!4;58;49!QN Attachment 10 Gspn;opsfqmzAdjwjdqmvt/dpn Up;Nbuuifx!Kpiotpo Tvckfdu;Pomjof!Gpsn!Tvcnjuubm;!Qpdbipoubt!Qbsl!Dpnnfout Ebuf;Npoebz-!Kbovbsz!36-!3132!4;42;18!QN Attachment 10 Gspn;opsfqmzAdjwjdqmvt/dpn Up;Nbuuifx!Kpiotpo Tvckfdu;Pomjof!Gpsn!Tvcnjuubm;!Qpdbipoubt!Qbsl!Dpnnfout Ebuf;Npoebz-!Kbovbsz!36-!3132!4;39;22!QN Attachment 10 Gspn;opsfqmzAdjwjdqmvt/dpn Up;Nbuuifx!Kpiotpo Tvckfdu;Pomjof!Gpsn!Tvcnjuubm;!Qpdbipoubt!Qbsl!Dpnnfout Ebuf;Npoebz-!Kbovbsz!36-!3132!3;65;11!QN Attachment 10 Matthew Johnson From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Monday, January 25, 2021 5:07 PM To:Matthew Johnson Subject:Online Form Submittal: Pocahontas Park Comments 1 Attachment 10 2 Attachment 10 Matthew Johnson From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Monday, January 25, 2021 4:41 PM To:Matthew Johnson Subject:Online Form Submittal: Pocahontas Park Comments 1 Attachment 10 2 Attachment 10 Gspn;opsfqmzAdjwjdqmvt/dpn Up;Nbuuifx!Kpiotpo 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Attachment 10 Gspn;opsfqmzAdjwjdqmvt/dpn Up;Nbuuifx!Kpiotpo Tvckfdu;Pomjof!Gpsn!Tvcnjuubm;!Qpdbipoubt!Qbsl!Obnf!Gffecbdl Ebuf;Gsjebz-!Kvmz!34-!3132!9;35;27!QN Gjfme!opu!dpnqmfufe/ Gjfme!opu!dpnqmfufe/ Gjfme!opu!dpnqmfufe/ Gjfme!opu!dpnqmfufe/ Gjfme!opu!dpnqmfufe/ Attachment 10 Gspn;opsfqmzAdjwjdqmvt/dpn Up;Nbuuifx!Kpiotpo Tvckfdu;Pomjof!Gpsn!Tvcnjuubm;!Qpdbipoubt!Qbsl!Obnf!Gffecbdl Ebuf;Uvftebz-!Bvhvtu!4-!3132!:;64;51!QN Gjfme!opu!dpnqmfufe/ Attachment 10.1 ROSEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR September 1, 2020 6:30 p.m. PRESENT:Arneson, Baggenstoss, Brown, Carlson, Dahlstrom, Heikkila,Hoag, O’Brien, Stoner ABSENT: Kim, Lenhart STAFF: Anderson, Brokke, Christensen, McDonagh, M. Johnson, R. Johnson 1) INTRODUCTIONS Chair Hoag introduced the virtual Zoom format for the meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. State Law allows for an exception to in-person public meetings during pandemics to ensure the safety of commissioners, staff and the public. The public was still encouraged to participate in the meeting using the Zoom platform. 2) ROLL CALL/PUBLIC COMMENT Roll Call Commissioners: Arneson, Baggenstoss, Brown, Carlson, Dahlstrom, O’Brien, Hoag, and Stoner. Staff present on the call: Anderson, Brokke, Christensen, McDonagh, M. Johnson, and R. Johnson. Chair Hoag called for public comment by members of the audience. E. Djevi, 1056 Sharon, thanked the Parks and Recreation Commission for their discussion on the E. Djevi, 1056 Sharon, thanked the Parks and Recreation Commission for their discussion on the name Pocahontas Park at the meeting this evening. He recommended that the Commission reach out to people in the community who are of Native American heritage and include them in the renaming process. D. Thompson, 2425 Co. Rd. B2 W., shared that she is a descendant of the D. Thompson, 2425 Co. Rd. B2 W., shared that she is a descendant of the White Earth Ojibwe tribe and wanted to relay how significant it is to her that this is on the Parks and Recreation agenda and thanks the Commission for putting it there. She added that in reference to the name Pocahontas Park she believes it contributes to Pan-Indianism as it places all Native Americansin the same category when there are hundreds of different tribes throughout the United States. In addition, the name also contributes to erasure by not honoring the tribes from Minnesota, as Pocahontas was from the East Coast. Thompson also relayed that Pocahontas’ name was actuallyMatoaka and noted that if the name is kept the city should honor her by using her actual name. However, she again reiterated that Pocahontas was from the East Coast and she feels it is important to honor the native people of Minnesota, specifically the Lakota peoples whose land Roseville is on. Finally, Thompson shared that many native communities refer to Pocahontas as the first victim of human trafficking and she feels that the use of her name for this park is very disrespectful. Thompson understands that there is Attachment 10.1 no action planned at the meeting tonight. However, she is hopeful that this discussion opens the door to begin changing the name and that the points she has made are considered. K. Vandre, 2458 Holton St., K. Vandre, 2458 Holton St., livesin the neighborhood of Pocahontas Park. However, she does not feel comfortable using the name Pocahontas Park and just refers to it as “The Park” to her young children. She works with many tribal communities within the state of MN and has the same concerns that have already been mentioned by other community members during this meeting. However, she also feels that the Commission should take up a consideration of what a land acknowledgement would mean to reflect our heritage in MN. In addition, she suggested a statement that looks at how settler colonialism has contributed to all of the reasons that we are here and to look at what a land acknowledgment would look like to rename this park and all other parks in Roseville. She stated that this goes along with all of the racial and equity work that has been spurred this summer within the community. 3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES – AUGUST 6, 2020 MEETING Vice-Chair Dahlstrom moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Baggenstoss seconds. Roll Call Ayes: Baggenstoss, Brown, Dahlstrom, Hoag, and Stoner. Nays: None. Abstain: Arneson, O’Brien. 4) PRESENTATION OF MINNESOTA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION (MRPA) AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Staff introduced Tracy Peterson, Awards Committee head with the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) and Parks and Recreation Assistant Director for the City of Edina, MN who was presenting on behalf of the (MRPA). Peterson provided background on the MRPA and the Awards Committee which oversees professional awards for individuals and the Award of Excellence program which recognizes projects. The Cedarholm Community Building and Golf Course was nominated, and won, an Award of Excellence under the “Administrative and Management Strategies” category. Peterson congratulated Roseville Parks and Recreation on their innovation to see Cedarholm beyond a golf facility, by creatingways to make it a year-round facility thatfocuses on lifelong fitness and recreational opportunities. In addition, to creating a recreation space Peterson noted that Cedarholm has also become a gathering place providing residents a sense of community via new program offerings outside of golf. Brokke thanked Peterson for taking the time to present the award and thanked staff for their commitment and initiative to the project. Attachment 10.1 Attachment 10.1 Attachment 10.1 Attachment 10.1 Attachment 10.1 Attachment 10.1 Attachment 10.1 Attachment 10.1 Attachment 10.1 ROSEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR December 1, 2020 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF: INTRODUCTIONS ROLL CALL/PUBLIC COMMENT Roll Call Commissioners: APPROVAL OF MINUTES –NOVEMBER 5,2020MEETING Roll Call Ayes: Nays: Abstain: POCAHONTAS PPOCAHONTAS PARK NAME DISCUSSIONARK NAME DISCUSSION Attachment 10.1 Attachment 10.1 Attachment 10.1 RESIDENT «fullStreetName» ROSEVILLE, MN 55113 Friday, August 27, 2021 Dear Pocahontas Park Neighbor: As you have likely heard, over the past year the Parks and Recreation Commission has been learning more and engagingwith the community about the appropriateness of the name of Pocahontas Park. Specifically, some have raised concerns that the name may be offensive andharmful to Native Americans in the community. Some of the specific concerns include: Pocahontas, theperson, dappear to havehadany ties to the state of Minnesota. Historical and pop-cultural representations of Pocahontas differ greatly from the history that her tribe shares. Research shows that glorification of historically inaccurate portrayalsof past Native Americans can be harmful to present day Native Americans. The Parks and Recreation commission has spent several monthsworking through anEngagementand Analysis Plan, learning more and engaging impacted communities on this issue. Enclosed is a flyer with more information about the process and conversation to date. Additional information and an opportunity to provide feedback is also available at cityofroseville.com/pocahontaspark. The analysisof the issue will culminate onTuesday, September 7 at 6:30pm where the Commission will hold a listening session to hear the opinions of residents and others who wish to have input on the subjectand discuss the issue.The meeting can beattended in person at Roseville City Hall or virtually at cityofroseville.com/attendmeeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting,writtenfeedback will be accepted at cityofroseville.com/pocahontaspark through Monday, September 6. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Matthew L. Johnson Assistant Parks and Recreation Director (651) 792-7102 Matthew.johnson@cityofroseville.com 2660 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE ~ ROSEVILLE, MN 55113 651-792-7006 ~ FAX 651-792-7100 ~ CITYOFROSEVILLE.COM/PARKS Attachment 15 Attachment 16 Attachment 18 Attachment 19 Pocahontas Park Name - Community Engagement and Analysis Plan UPDATEDMarch2021 Progress tracked in BLUE Updated July 27, 2021 Background I.Objective Attachment 19 III.Engagement TfdujpoW/Jnqmfnfoubujpo/ Obujwf!BnfsjdbotxipmjwfjoSptfwjmmf p Obujwf!Bnfsjdbotxipmjwfpvutjef!pg!Sptfwjmmf!cvu!ibwf!fyqfsujtf!po!jnqbdut!pg!obnft!po!b! qpqvmbujpo p p p p p Attachment 19 p p Ofjhicpst!pg!Qpdbipoubt!Qbsl p Sptfwjmmfsftjefoutcfzpoeuifqbslofjhicpsippe Attachment 19 Tvggjdjfou!Fohbhfnfou!Xjmm!Ibwf!CffoBddpnqmjtifeXifo; IV.Analysis V.Implementation italicized QMBOEFWFMPQNFOU p November 5, 2020 – Parks and Recreation Commission developed draft Engagement Plan. 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Qbsl!boe!Sfdsfbujpo!tztufn!cz!uif!Qbslt!boe!Sfdsfbujpo!ejsfdups!boe!xjui!uif!sfdpnnfoebujpo! pg!uif!Qbslt!boe!Sfdsfbujpo!Dpnnjttjpo/! From:noreply@civicplus.com To:*RVParksCommission Subject:Online Form Submittal: Contact Parks and Recreation Commission Date:Thursday, August 5, 2021 9:31:58 AM Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Contact Parks and Recreation Commission Please complete this online form and submit. pioneer park Subject: Contact Information roger b hess jr Name: Address: roseville City: MN State: 55113 Zip: No need to contact me How would you prefer to be contacted? Remember to fill in the corresponding contact information in the fields below. Phone Number: Email Address: commission member, Please Share Your Comment, Question or in addition to discussing pocahontas park's name, you should Concern also be discussing the name of pioneer park, since it was the settlers/pioneers who forced the removal of those on the land before them, and displaced them. the federal government would never have made unfair treaties if not for the pressure for expansion by the pioneers. have a great day! roger roger hess jr Unless restricted by law, all correspondence to and from Roseville City government offices, including information submitted through electronic forms such as this one, may be public data subject to the Minnesota Data Practices Act and/or may be disclosed to third parties. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:*RVParksCommission Subject:Online Form Submittal: Contact Parks and Recreation Commission Date:Friday, August 27, 2021 12:35:33 PM Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Contact Parks and Recreation Commission Please complete this online form and submit. Deer Culling Plans Subject: Contact Information Erica TenBroek Name: Address: Roseville City: MN State: 55113 Zip: Email How would you prefer to be contacted? Remember to fill in the corresponding contact information in the fields below. Field not completed. Phone Number: Email Address: Dear Lonnie, Jim, and the Roseville Park and Rec Commission, Please Share Your Comment, Question or I am writing as a supporter of wildlife coexistence and also as a Concern longtime Roseville volunteer (Villa garden, Buckthorn removal, GM removal, and plantings). I visit Reservoir Woods and Villa Park daily and have volunteered in Wildlife rehabilitation for about 40 years. Lonnie and Jim have heard from me before on this issue. I read the minutes from the June council meeting on the 2020 deer harvest with the council with surprise. There were a number of items in the packet that surprised me, and the conclusions lead me to again ask for you to consider another viewpoint. Based upon what I have seen in Villa Park and Reservoir woods this summer (2021), the culling last year has reduced the number of deer to the lowest level ever. You have succeeded in thinning the deer to a point where they are infrequently seen. I am a long time resident, and after the last four years of watching the culling, I do not want my tax dollars going to support the practice you have adopted. I hope the deer lovers have an opinion that gets heard. It is sad that we have to be reactionary and that the complaints get weighed more heavily. Life for me, and perhaps other animal lovers, in Roseville would be significantly more enjoyable if the city would: 1) Limit culling to every other year. 2) Significantly shorten the period of time that people in the community have to tolerate such a barbaric and unfair practice. Just posting culling signs December through March is absolutely too long. According to the council minutes the killing could be accomplished in a week. It is unfair to the animals to hunt sporadically throughout the winter. Typical harvests take place over 2-3 weeks (check out what happens in our neighboring communities). Posting all winter and killing sporadically is grossly unfair to those of us who care about the animals and the practice presents a continued public safety concern. It also seems to encourage opportunistic poaching. 3) Drop Baiting. This unfair practice goes against DNR regulations outside the city limits and sends mixed messages. It habituates the deer and brings in animals from surrounding areas. 4) Drop Villa park from the culling sites. The bait and kill has taken place within 150 feet of a playground...Shooting takes place near homes and condos...In fact, people were walking in the park when one of the culls took place. This last year I saw a boy and his dog enter the park when the shooting was ongoing. It is difficult to block all entrances when people enter from their own backyards. 5) Realize that people who care about the deer are not necessarily going to contact you. And to count how many do contact you during a small period of time is not at all an accurate assessment of who does and doesn't feel one way or the other. For any future plans, please take into account the large number of residents who do not agree with this yearly practice and/or do not agree with the way the culling has been conducted. Please see the large number of signatures (NOT all inclusive) provided to Jason Etten by a high school student. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, Erica TenBroek Roseville, MN Unless restricted by law, all correspondence to and from Roseville City government offices, including information submitted through electronic forms such as this one, may be public data subject to the Minnesota Data Practices Act and/or may be disclosed to third parties. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. -- - --