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the Roseville and Lauderdale were very informational. Abernathy reported that <br />the Roseville workshop focused mainly on County Road B2 in Roseville and <br />the lack of it being pedestrian friendly and how it could be improved or • <br />updated for easier access whether on a bike or on foot. Long reported that the <br />Falcon Heights workshop presented useful ideas or solutions the City could do <br />to improve its walkability. The study was done by University of Minnesota, <br />Humphrey Institute Graduate Program. The area needing the most concern to <br />them was the intersection of Larpenteur and Snelling. Their study gave many <br />different ideas of making it more walkable for pedestrians or mobile for <br />bicyclist. Some ideas were realistic others were not as realistic at the present <br />time. The City will have access to the Study so it can be used for future <br />reference. <br />Long also added that after talking to Mayor Gehrz, the Commission should <br />come up with a survey of some sort analyzing the current activity or leisure <br />habits of Falcon Heights' residents. This could possibly show us the <br />recreational needs the city may need as well as the walkable habits of <br />residents. Long added that the community garden would also be a great fit in <br />this survey. Mayor Gehrz has been approached by an instructor from the <br />Humphrey Institute for any studies such as ours in need of students to <br />implement for a class project. Any interest for a potential study or using <br />students are to go to Mayor Gehrz. <br />4. Staff Report • <br />Recreation Update <br />Abernathy reported that summer staff training would be held this week. It is <br />one and a half day training for those coaches and leaders who will be working <br />out in the programs. Summer programs are to start the following Monday. Ice <br />Cream Social prep has begun and will continue till the event: Abernathy then <br />asked if anyone had any ideas they had regarding the events at the Ice Cream <br />Social or if anyone was interested in volunteering to let her know. <br />Hoag briefly updated the Commission on a project for Butterfly signage in <br />Community Park. Hoag was contacted by Karen Oberhauser from the <br />Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at the University of Minnesota, who <br />currently uses Community Park as a lab for the study of Monarch Butterflies. <br />Hoag then passed out potential sign pictures to show the Commission what <br />the public would see when walking around Community Park. One sign is <br />information on Monarch Butterflies and the other is information on the different <br />plants and ecosystems that are present in Community Park. Hoag then asked <br />for a motion on the signs being in the park. All Commission members agreed <br />the signs will be a great addition to the park. <br />5. Ice Cream Social • <br />Abernathy reported that Ice Cream Social prep has begun and will continue till <br />the event. This year the entertainment will be provided by Kidsdance, and <br />