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MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00p.m., August 16, 2017
Council Chambers, City Hall
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was held in the City Hall Council
Chambers and called to order by Chair Villavicenzio at 6:01p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Commissioner Rick Brandon Present
Commissioner Craig Brannon Present
Commissioner Terri Mallet Present
Commissioner Dorothy Molstad Present
Commissioner Russel Susag Absent
Chairperson Nikki Villavicencio Present
Commissioner Kimii Porter Absent
Staff
Environmental & Economic Development Director, DuWayne Konewko Present
Parks and Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins Present
C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Molstad moved to approve the agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Brannon Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 19, 2017
Commissioner Brannon moved to approve the July 19, 2017 Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Mallet Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Wakefield Park Improvements
Parks and Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins, updated the commission on the
Wakefield Park Improvement plan. A representative from Kimley-Horn and
Associates Inc. was also present to discuss the Wakefield Park Improvements.
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Commissioner Molstad made a motion to accept the plan as presented tonight
with the request that staff prepare information for commission members and
Council, to address ongoing maintenance issues with the construction of a new
site.
Seconded by Commissioner Mallet Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Parks and Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins, updated the commission on the
2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to have staff take what they presented
tonight, with the changes the commission members made, and forward it on to
the consultants from HKGi .
Seconded by Commissioner Mallet Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
1. Commissioner Mallet discussed having visited a playground in another city where
she saw a swing that allowed a parent and a child to face each other while they
were swinging. She let the commission know she would like to see a feature
similar to that at a Maplewood playground.
2. Commissioner Brannon informed commission members that he had someone
request signage on the trails that will list the loop distance.
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. August ENRC Meeting
Parks and Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins, informed commission members
that residents who live around Wakefield Park were invited to the August 21,
2017 ENRC meeting to discuss their concerns about Wakefield Lake.
2. Playground Replacement List
Parks and Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins, presented the commission with
the prioritized playground replacement list for 2017.
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3. Parks Tour in September
Parks and Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins, informed the commission that
the date for the parks tour has been set for September 18, 2017 at 4:00p.m. This
tour will replace the regularly scheduled September Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting.
4. WOW Event Recap
Parks and Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins, updated the commission on the
July WOW event.
5. Movie Night at the Bruentrup Farm
Parks and Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins, informed commission members
that Movie Night at the Bruentrup Farm will take place on August 29, 2017.
6. Maplewood Rec Run 3K/5K
Parks and Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins, informed commission members
that the annual Maplewood Rec Run 3K/5K will take place on September 30,
2017.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Molstad moved to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Mallet Ayes – All
The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM.
Next meeting is October 18, 2017.
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