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MINUTES PARKS & REC COMMISSION MARCH 4, 2021 6 Commissioner Abruzzese agreed that the tan is a more boring choice. Commissioner Chu asked if green and tan are the only choices, or whether a different color could be chosen. Chair Miller asked if there is precedent for a consistent font on other signage. The Community Services Manager commented that the traditional font was chosen for other signs for consistency. Chair Miller noted that whatever color is chosen should be consistent and if the traditional font has been used, perhaps that should continue to be used. Commissioner Ray confirmed that there was consensus to support the red logo. The Community Services Manager commented that there are ten different color options, but they chose options that were more traditional to parks in this area to ensure visitors know this is a City park. Commissioner Chu commented that just because it has been done that way does not mean it has to be done that way. Miller introduced the following motion: RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF THE REPLACEMENT OF PARK ENTRANCE SIGNS RECOMMENDING THE TRADITIONAL STYLE WITH THE TRADITIONAL FONT WITH A RED LOGO TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE SIGN. The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Ray. Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion passed. NEW BUSINESS: WINTER ACTIVITIES The Community Services Manager commented that staff has been hearing input from residents related to the lack of winter activities. He stated that Vadnais Heights purchased snowshoes and it has been popular with residents, renting the equipment for $1 per rental. He stated that he reached out to a local sporting goods store, noting that winter activity gear for this year has been sold out but the vendor is willing to provide the City with a sizable discount when the gear comes in for next season. He stated that the cost for 25 pairs of snowshoes would be about $1,600 and the community events fund could be used for the purchase. He noted that the timing would be well as the number of community events may continue to be reduced this year.