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MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00p.m., October 21, 2020
Held Remotely via Conference Call
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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 6:02 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 Absent
Bruce Roman, Vice Chair Absent
Nikki Villavicencio, Commissioner Absent
Staff
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager Present
Neil Breneman, Recreation Supervisor Present
Bill Knutson, City Council Liaison Present
C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Mallet made a motion to approve the agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Brannon Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. August 19, 2020
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to approve the August 19, 2020 Parks
and Recreation Commission minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Poppa Ayes – Brannon,
Molstad, Poppa
Abstain – Mallet
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Nature Center Task Force Update
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, gave an update on the progress
being made with the Nature Center Task Force.
2. Parks and Recreation Programming Task Force Update
Neil Breneman, Recreation Supervisor, gave an update on the progress being
made with the Parks and Recreation Programming Task Force.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Coat Drive
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, shared information about the
Coat Drive being sponsored by the city.
2. Parks and Recreation Department Updates
Neil Breneman, Recreation Supervisor, gave an update on the status of field and
facility rentals. Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager gave an update
on proposed improvements to the Nature Center grounds as well as other recent
improvements that have been made to some city parks.
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 6:57 p.m.
Next meeting is November 18, 2020