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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION November 7, 2019 noted signage was also posted at the site to share this information with residents and park users. Ray asked if the City employees would sow the seed. The Community Services Manager stated the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and City employees would sow the seed in between two snow events. He explained the process wouldn’t take very long, but the wind could blow the seed away, so the process would have to be timed accordingly. Horwath noted he was not able to attend the last meeting and since they were discussing Thunder Bay/Westwinds Park, he asked to speak about his adopt-a-park update. He stated one thing that could be improved was having the wood chips in the play area leveled out more often. Horwath also noted that there is flooding on the east side of Greenbrier St. The Community Services Manager stated Greenbrier was going to be reconstructed in 2020 and both sides of the street would be turned into rainwater infiltration ponds. He explained the rainwater would go into one of the ponds and then filter into a natural grass area. The Community Services Manager stated he thought this would fix the flooding. Horwath said it is evident that the park gets a lot of use, and is enjoyed by the neighborhood. He noted the playground is in good condition, and there is a newer half basketball court. Horwath stated there is some free space in the park that could be used for a pump track. The Recreation Coordinator reported the Farmers Market wrapped up for the year in October. She explained there was typically between four and eight vendors selling produce, flowers, coffee and also some community organizations like the Ramsey County Pop-up Library and the Watershed District. The Recreation Coordinator said there was also a regular customer base by the end of the season, and between 150 – 300 people visited the Market every week. She explained the Farmers Market benefited from increased visibility, reliable vendors, and a strong social media presence. The Recreation Coordinator explained the City posted on Social Media every week, and offered City swag. She stated there was also a Little Canada Community table to manage the market and also advertised for upcoming community events, and answer questions. The Recreation Coordinator explained the City is working with the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership, (SHIP) to bring market bucks and SNAP benefits to the Farmers Market. She stated staff is excited to try some new things and continue to grow the market next year. The Recreation Coordinator stated there was even some interest from food trucks to participate in the event. Schletty asked when the Farmers Market was held. The Recreation Coordinator stated it was held every Monday from 2:30 – 6:00 pm from mid-July to early October. FARMERS MARKET REPORT