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to encourage them to apply. Application packets and job descriptions can be found online or at City Hall. Rink Updates- Pittman reported the rinks are looking good and that there is only about two more weeks of the season. 4. Park Plan/Guide Work- Long range planning Long recommended that the long term planning for the Park guide be a reoccurring item on future agendas. This will help keep ideas fresh and something that can be fully thought through. 5. Recreation Program Fees Abernathy reported that all fees for recreation programs being offered this summer and early fall will be raising one dollar to cover a portion of the cost of Paypal, our online registration, as well as the increase in returning staff members hourly pay. Thomas asked about Roseville's fee. Abernathy will be contacting them on what their increase will be for this summer. 6. "Green Parks" Abernathy reported that City Administrator Justin Miller has not informed her of a set date at this time to have a joint meeting with the Environment Commission. Abernathy will report back next month with a possible time. 7. New Business Trolley Path- Abernathy reported that the City Council has decided they would like to readdress the Trolley Project that was attempted a few years go. Long gave the Commission a quick overview of the project and the road blocks they confronted while working on this project. Commission members agreed that if the project were to be pursued again information on what it would cost to date might be a good place to begin the process. Abernathy will continue the search for background information as well as for charts and pictures that were used in the original project. Green suggested that the Commission meet at the Trolley site so the Commission is familiar with the area the project entails. Walking Club- Abernathy informed the Commission the Neighborhood Commissions and City employee Melanie Leehy's idea regarding beginning a walking club. At this time the City will be collecting participants email addresses and setting them up to view a Google calendar participants can go to view organized walks and routes. Abernathy reported that Melanie is seeking help from both the Neighborhood Commission and Parks Commission on making this grow. Abernathy stated that this information will be in the spring/summer activity guide to promote it as much as we do our regular recreational programs. Miscellaneous-Commission member Weber-Sanders updated Abernathy on a potential music instructor from St. Anthony who may be interested in hold • classes here at City Hall through the parks and rec. She will be updating Abernathy as she knows more. Green pointed out the misspelling of