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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-15 PRC Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6:00p.m., August 15, 2018 Council Chambers, City Hall A. CALL TO ORDER B. A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and called to order by Vice Chair Roman at 6:02 p.m. C. ROLL CALL Commissioners Commissioner Rick Brandon Absent Commissioner Craig Brannon Present Commissioner Terri Mallet Present Chair Dorothy Molstad Absent Commissioner Nikki Villavicencio Present Commissioner Kimii Porter Absent Vice Chair Bruce Roman Present Staff Parks and Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins Present Ellen Paulseth, Finance Director Present Neil Breneman, Recreation Program Supervisor Present Joshua Abraham, Recreation Program Coordinator Present D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Vice Chair Roman made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Mallet Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES(due to no quorum at the time of voting on this item, it was decided that approval be tabled until the next meeting) 1. June 20, 2018 F. NEW BUSINESS 1. 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan Ellen Paulseth, Finance Director, reviewed the 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan with the commission. 2. Recreation Programming Update Neil Breneman, Recreation Program Supervisor, and Joshua Abraham, Recreation Program Coordinator, updated the commission on the recreation programs and special events that have already taken place or are still Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes planned for 2018. They also spoke about the partnerships the Parks and Recreation Department has with other cities and clubs. G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS I. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS 1. Special Events Vice Chair Bruce Roman commented on the Gladstone Savanna Event as well as the Movie at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm event. He enjoyed both and thought they were well attended. J. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Wakefield Park Improvements Update Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, updated the commission on the progress of the Wakefield project. 2. Maplecrest Playground Update Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, updated the commission on the progress of the Maplecrest Playground replacement. 3. Bus Tour Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, updated the commission on the September bus tour. The bus tour will take place of the normally scheduled meeting on September 19. 4. Junior Commission Member Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, informed the commission that a local high school student has expressed interest in joining the commission. Adding a junior member is a goal of the commission and it was agreed to extend an invitation for them to join the September bus tour. K. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Brannon made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Mallet Ayes – All The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m. Next meeting is October 17, 2018 Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes