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MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00p.m., September 15, 2021
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
A.CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson
Mallet at 6:00 p.m.
B.ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Craig Brannon, Commissioner Present
Vickie Lee-Her, Commissioner Present
Terri Mallet, Chair Present
Karen Poppa, Commissioner Present
Kimii Porter, Commissioner Present
Staff
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager Present
Nikki Villavicencio, City Council Liaison Present
Neil Breneman, Recreation Program Supervisor Present
Mike Sable, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Present
C.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to approve the agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Porter. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.May 19, 2021
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to approve the July 21, 2021 Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Poppa Ayes – All
E.NEW BUSINESS
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
1.Parks and Recreation Programming and Nature Center Task Force Update
Mike Sable, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Director, gave an update
on the progress made on the goals set by the task forces. Mike Sable, Neil
Breneman, and Audra Robbins answered questions.
2.Afton Field Use Agreement
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, shared details regarding the St.
Paul Jazz Pigs Rugby Club’s request to install a semi-permanent goal system at
Afton Heights Park. Neil Breneman and Audra Robbins answered questions.
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to approve the agreement.
Seconded by Commissioner Porter. Ayes – All
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 losing two
commissioners and upcoming interviews with the City Council to fill those
vacancies. Ms. Robbins gave an update on new Gaga ball pits installed as
Eagle Scout projects; the new tennis and basketball courts at Vista Hills Park,
and the Gethsemane playground replacement.
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 7:02 p.m.
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