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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00 PM July 21, 2021
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting is also available on Comcast Ch.16 and streaming via vod.maplewoodmn.gov
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. May 19, 2021
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Parks and Recreation Department Changes
2. Natural Resources Update
3. Treating Ash Tree at Wakefield Park
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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., May 19, 2021
Held Remotely via Conference Call
Wednesday, April 21, 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 6:00 p.m.
B.ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Craig Brannon, Commissioner Present
Kristina Koopman, Commissioner Present
Vickie Lee-Her, Commissioner Present
Terri Mallet, Commissioner Present
Dorothy Molstad, Chair Present
Karen Poppa, Commissioner Present
Kimii Porter, Commissioner Present
Staff
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager Present
Nikki Villavicencio, City Council Liaison Absent
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.April 21, 2021
Commissioner Mallett made a motion to approve the April 21, 2021 Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Brannon Ayes – All
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
E.NEW BUSINESS
1.Swearing in of New Commission Members
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, swore in and introduced the two
new members: Kristina Koopman and Vickie Lee-Her.
2.Garden in a Box Project at Mississippi Play Area
Mollie Miller, a member of the Maplewood Environmental & Natural Resources
Commission, shared about the Garden in a Box Project at the Mississippi Play
Area.
3.Vista Hills Tennis Court Replacement
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, shared about the tennis court
and basketball court replacement at Vista Hills Park.
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
Commissioner Porter brought up that she would like to see some signage in the
parks. This will be added to the next agenda.
I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.Parks and Recreation Update
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, shared about the playground fire
at Gethesmane Park. Major damage was sustained. The City is moving ahead
with replacing the equipment. Hopefully it will be replaced by fall.
Ms. Robbins also shared that the Wakefield building has opened again to rentals.
The observation deck at the Nature Center is complete. The first in-person class
is scheduled at the Nature Center for June 4th.
Recreation staff from the City met with the staff at the YMCA to work toward
coordinating recreational activities.
J.ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Porter Ayes – All
The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
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