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MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00p.m., July 21, 2021
Held Remotely via Conference Call
Wednesday, July 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 Absent
Vickie Lee-Her, Commissioner Present
Terri Mallet, Commissioner Present
Dorothy Molstad, Chair Present
Karen Poppa, Commissioner Present
Kimii Porter, Commissioner Absent
Staff
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager Present
Nikki Villavicencio, City Council Liaison Present
C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to approve the agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Mallet. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. May 19, 2021
Commissioner Mallett made a motion to approve the May 19, 2021 Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Brannon Ayes – All
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Parks and Recreation Department Updates
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, announced that a new Parks &
Natural Resources Department is being formed to replace the Parks and
Recreation Department. This department will office in the Nature Center
Building. Audra answered questions from the commissioners. Carole Gernes,
Natural Resources Coordinator, answered questions regarding volunteers.
2. Natural Resources Update
Carole Gernes, Natural Resources Coordinator, introduced herself and shared
recent developments in the department.
3. Treating Ash Trees at Wakefield Park
Carole Gernes, Natural Resources Coordinator, shared regarding efforts to save
a significant ash tree at Wakefield Park.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Parks and Recreation Update
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, shared about the 4th of July
Fireworks, a fire at another playground, progress of the task forces and
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 7:04 p.m.