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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-16 PRC MinutesMINUTES MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6:00p.m., December 16, 2020 Held Remotely via Conference Call Wednesday, December 16, 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 Present 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 Poppa. Ayes – All The motion passed. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 21, 2020 Commissioner Villavicencio made a motion to approve the October 21, 2020 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Brannon Ayes – All Wednesday, December 16, 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 1. Commissioner Villavicencio Farewell Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, congratulated Nikki on her recent election to the City Council and thanked her for her service on the Parks and Recreation Commission. I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. New Natural Resources Coordinator Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, announced that Carole Gernes, a former naturalist at the Maplewood Nature Center is the new Natural Resources Coordinator. 2. Nature Center Trail Improvements Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, gave an update on the progress of the improvements to the Nature Center trail improvements. 3. Tree Planting Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, gave an update on the status of the 38 trees that were planted using funds from the grant. 4. New Roof on Hazelwood Building Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, shared that the roof has been replaced on the building and shelter at Hazelwood Park. 5. Warming Houses/Skating Rinks Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, gave an update on the status of the ice making at the rinks throughout Maplewood. Neil Breneman, Recreation Supervisor, shared that the warming houses are scheduled to reopen on January 10, 2021. 6. Giving Tree Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, shared information about the giving tree organized by the Police Department to provide gifts for 97 children and senior citizens in the community. The gifts were delivered by Public Safety staff. Wednesday, December 16, 2020 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 7:15 p.m. Next meeting is January 20, 2021.