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AGENDA
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
MANAGER WORKSHOP
6:00 P.M. Monday, June 9, 2014
City Hall, Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Commission & Board Interviews
a. Human Rights Commission
2. Parks System Plan Update
F. ADJOURNMENT
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Melinda Coleman, Interim City Manager
FROM: Lois Knutson, Senior Administrative Assistant
DATE: June 3, 2014
SUBJECT: Commission & Board Interviews
a. Human Rights Commission
Introduction
The City Council will be conducting an interview of a candidate for one opening on the Human
Rights Commission. This opening is due to terms expiring and resignations.
Budget Impact
None.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Council interview the candidate as indicated in the schedule below.
The suggested questions will be submitted under separate cover to the Council. During the
interview process, Council Members should fill out their ballots. Once the Interviews have
concluded, Council Members should submit their ballots to staff, which will be tallied with the
results brought back to the Council during the following regular meeting with recommendations
for appointments.
Time Candidate
6:00 Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera
Attachments
1. Candidate Application
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Melinda Coleman, Interim City Manager
FROM: DuWayne Konewko, Parks and Recreation Director
Jim Taylor, Parks Manager
DATE: June 9, 2014
SUBJECT: Parks System Plan Update
Introduction
In March of 2014 Council authorized staff to enter into contract with Hoisington Koegler Group
(HKGi). Since that authorization staff has been working closely with HKGi to develop a process
that includes multiple opportunities to hear resident input. Staffs will present this detailed
approach to Parks Planning.
Background
The purpose of the Parks System Master Plan will be the following:
1. A strategic plan for Parks and Recreation improvements and operations.
2. Assure that the parks system continues to fully meet community needs now and in the
future.
3. Staff wants to build champions for parks and recreation and enhance partnerships as
part of the process.
In addition, the plan will provide strategies for all areas of Parks and Recreation as well as some
implementation recommendations. The project approach will be an inclusive process with
forward thinking vision driven planning.
The plan is a partnership with the public, stakeholders, the Parks System PlanTask Force, City
Officials, and Staff. Staff and HKGi will use a wide variety of methods to solicit input from these
partnerships.
Budget Impact
No additional budget impact at this time.
Recommendation
No recommendation at this time this is just an update.
Attachments
1. Parks System Plan Update Presentation
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Parks System Plan
Update To
City CouncilCity Council
Monday, June 9, 2014
HKGi
•Have prepared more than 50 parks and
recreation system plans across the Midwest
•Depth of community and stakeholder input
expertise
•In partnership with Forecast Public Art•In partnership with Forecast Public Art
•The process is a partnership with city staff,
stakeholders, Parks System Plan Task Force,
public, and city officials
MASTER PLAN PURPOSE
A STRATEGIC PLAN for parks and recreation
improvements and operations
Assure the parks system continues to fully
MEET THE COMMUNITY NEEDS now and in the
future.
BUILD CHAMPIONS for parks and recreation
and ENHANCE PARTNERSHIPS as part of the
process.
MASTER PLAN ELEMENTS
STRATEGIES FOR:
•Parks
•Recreation Programs
•Greenways / Open Space
IMPLEMENTATION
RECOMMENDATIONS:
•Priority Actions
•Sustainability review and
asset management•Trails & Bikeways
•Art
•System Sustainability
asset management
recommendations.
•Concepts and cost
estimates for key projects
•Finance, maintenance,
service, and asset
management tools.
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PROJECT APPROACH
An Inclusive Process
Natural Resources Integration
Creating a Memorable Experience
Vision Driven Planning
Forward Thinking
Prioritization & Funding
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
BENEFITS OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Parks and Recreation are an important aspect
of community, family, and individual health and
well‐being
Parks and Recreation are vital to the economy,
environment, livability, development, and
identity of Maplewood.
TASK FORCE THOUGHTS ON PLANNING
REFLECTIVE OF CITIZENS
STANDARDIZATION, UNIQUENESS & CONNECTIVITY
FUNDING
ASSET MANAGEMENT
IMPLEMENTATION
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Questions/Comments
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