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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00 PM April 21, 2021
Held Remotely Via Conference Call
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Meeting is also available on Comcast Ch.16 and streaming via maplewoodmn.gov
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. February 17, 2021
E. NEW BUSINESS
1.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. 2021 Parks and Recreation Commission Goal Setting
G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Parks and Recreation Updates – (No Report)
J. ADJOURNMENT
RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY
Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Commission Meetings - elected
officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard and
understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Commission meetings, it is
understood that everyone will follow these principles:
Speak only for yourself, not for other Commission members or citizens - unless specifically tasked by your
colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition.
Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each other.
Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of Commission members, staff or
others in public.
Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive.
MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00p.m., February 17, 2021
Held Remotely via Conference Call
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
A.CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was held remotely via Zoom and
called to order by Chairperson Molstad at 6:01 p.m.
B.ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Craig Brannon, Commissioner Present
Terri Mallet, Commissioner Present
Dorothy Molstad, Chair Present
Karen Poppa, Commissioner Present
Kimii Porter, Commissioner Present
Bruce Roman, Vice Chair Absent
Staff
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager Present
Nikki Villavicencio, City Council Liaison Present
C.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Mallet made a motion to approve the agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Poppa.Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.December 16, 2020
Commissioner Porter made a motion to approve the December 16, 2020 Parks
and Recreation Commission minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Mallett Ayes – All
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
E.NEW BUSINESS
1.Election of Officers
Commissioner Porter made a motion to nominate Dorothy Molstad as Chair of
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Seconded by Commissioner Mallett Ayes – All
Commissioner Porter made a motion to nominate Terri Mallett as Vice Chair of
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Seconded by Chair Molstad Ayes – All
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.2021 Parks and Recreation Commission Goal Setting
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, led a discussion on setting goals
for 2021.
G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.Parks and Recreation Update
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, shared details about the bridge
and trail upgrades at the Nature Center. She also talked about a new
collaboration with the YMCA for youth recreation programming.
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 6:43 p.m.
Next meeting is March 17, 2021.
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PRC 2021Goals
For 2021, the Parks and Recreation Commission identified the
following goals and made a point to tie them to the Strategic
Priorities created by the City Council. The PRC acknowledges
that successful completion of these goals may be affected by
budgetary constraints and the state of the COVID -19 pandemic.
1.Continue to implement the outcomes of the Parks & Recreation
System Master Plan and stay on top of park improvement plans
2.Continue to find new ways to engage the residents of Maplewood in
community processes
3.Offer special events and programming at a variety of parks and make
arts & culture a priority
4.Ensure we meet the programming needs of the actively aging
community and offer inclusive, wellness-based activities in ourparks
5.Hold a meeting dedicated to review the implementation progress of
the Nature Center and Programming Task Force recommendations and
receive regular updates as well.
6.Value the youth perspective and recruit/appoint a student PRC
member
7.Receive annual updates from the MCC/YMCA, community groups
and partners and look for ways that we can work together.
8.Hold a meeting dedicated to connectivity and trails
9.Explore the idea of consistent signage that utilizes technology in our
parks
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