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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-18 PRC Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6:00p.m., April 18, 2018 Fire Station 2, 1955 Clarence Street, Maplewood MN A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was held at Fire Station 2 and called to order by Vice Chair Roman at 6:00p.m. B. ROLL CALL Commissioners Commissioner Rick Brandon Present Commissioner Craig Brannon Present Commissioner Terri Mallet Present Chair Dorothy Molstad Absent Commissioner Nikki Villavicencio Present Commissioner Kimii Porter Present Vice Chair Bruce Roman Present Staff Parks and Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins Present Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator Present Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner Present Oakley Biesanz, Naturalist Present C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Commissioner Brannon made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Mallet Ayes – All The motion passed. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 21, 2018 Vice Chair Roman made a motion to approve the March 21, 2018 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Brannon Ayes – All The motion passed. E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Wakefield Park Building Solar Rewards Proposal Commissioner Brannon made a motion to pursue the addition of solar panels to Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes the Wakefield Building with the condition that the Community Design Review Board gets to see the design before it moves forward. Seconded by Vice Chair Roman Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Edgerton Community Garden Improvements Design Update Oakley Biesanz, Naturalist, gave the commission an overview of the Edgerton Community Garden and updated them on the progress of the Edgerton Community Garden Improvements. 3. Gladstone Savanna Update Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator, gave the commission an update on the progress of installing interpretive signs at Gladstone Savanna and plans for a celebration at the site on August 2, 2018. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Nature Center Updates Oakley Biesanz, Naturalist, gave the commission an update on upcoming events/classes being offered at the Nature Center. 2. Wakefield Park Improvements Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, updated the commission on the progress of the Wakefield Park Building. 3. Recreation Programming Update Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, updated the commission on upcoming recreation programs being offered to the community. 4. Meeting Schedule Commissioner Mallet made a motion to cancel the May Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Villavicencio Ayes – All The motion passed. Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes J. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Brannon made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Mallet Ayes – All The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 PM. Next meeting is June 20, 2018. Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes