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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 18, 2016 The Director reported Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County are having their annual tree sale. The Director suggested this would be a good way for community members to buy a tree for earth day. The organization solicits donations and nominations for where the tree should go. The Director reported the next Market Place Morning Talk is on Dental Health at the Little Canada Bingo Hall on Wednesday February 24th. Refreshments are provided by the Little Canada Recreation Association. The Director reported the Department has decided to add a second firearms safety class due to an increased demand, as a result of local schools offering trap shooting as a sport. The Director explained one will be offered this spring, and a firearms safety instructor has already offered to lead the course. A second course will be offered in August right in time for fall hunting. The Director reported the Department will be trying to offer the Scrapbooking class again this spring. Last fall, there were not enough participants to offer the class. The Director reported the youth basketball teams attended the Timberwolves game on January 23rd. It’s a great way for participants to see the professional or college players in action. This was sponsored by the Little Canada Recreation Association. The Director reported the Maggie Nichols Meet and Greet on December 19th went very well and over 100 people attended. The Little Canada Recreation Association provided refreshments for the event. The Director reported the Warming House Grand Opening on January 9th was a cold, but happy celebration. Attendance was low, but CTV was able to come and film a short advertisement that is currently airing on the local cable channel. The Director reported the Volunteer Coaches/Little Canada Recreation Association Members Appreciation Party on January 23rd was well attended. It was a fun family event at the Little Canada Bingo Hall. The Director reported the Annual Skating Party took place on February 13th. The Little Canada Recreation Association put on the event. The Director reported the Little Canada Recreation Association Annual Ice Fishing Contest was on February 6th. It was a very successful fundraiser with just under 900 holes drilled, great weather, and also the Little Canada Fire Department Booya. The Director reported the adult softball league is currently open for registration, although numbers are down statewide. The Parks and Recreation Spring Activity flyer will be going out to schools March 1st. Registration can be done online. Ray asked if The Director would continue to be the Parks and Recreation Commission liaison once he becomes part time. The Director explained he would most likely continue for a while, but wasn’t sure how long. OTHER BUSINESS