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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00p.m., May 15, 2019
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 6:00 p.m.
C. ROLL CALL
Commissioners
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
Student Commissioner Jack Kuchenmeister Present
Staff
Parks and Recreation Manager, Audra Robbins Present
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to approve the agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Mallet Ayes – All
The motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. March 20, 2019
Commissioner Villavicencio made a motion to approve the March 20, 2019 Parks
and Recreation Commission minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Porter Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Gaga Ball Court Eagle Scout Project
Justin Kuchenmeister, Boy Scout Troop 9515, gave a presentation to the
commission about his idea for an Eagle Scout project in a Maplewood park.
2. Wakefield Park Playground Replacement
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
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Commissioner Brannon made a motion to approve the Wakefield Playground
replacement as presented.
Seconded by Commissioner Villavicencio Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
H. COMMISSION PRESENTATION
1. Commissioner Brannon led a discussion regarding a community member request
to add a sand volleyball court to one of the parks.
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Department Update
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, updated the commission on
changes within the Parks & Recreation Department.
2. Tennis Courts
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, gave an update to the
commission on the status of tennis courts in the City of Maplewood.
3. Wakefield Park Improvements
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, gave an update to the
commission on the progress at Wakefield Park.
4. Adopt-A-Park
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, shared information about a
recent Adopt-A-Park clean-up done at Wakefield Park by Troop 461.
5. Programming Update
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, updated the commission on
upcoming programs and events.
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 6:54 p.m.
Next meeting is June 19, 2019
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
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