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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07-21 PRC MinutesMINUTES 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.