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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-20 PRC MinutesMINUTES MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6:00p.m., April 20, 2022 Wednesday, April 20, 2022 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 Monica Barton, Commissioner Present Terri Mallet, Chair Present Mark Harris, Commissioner Absent Karen Poppa, Commissioner Absent Kimii Porter, Commissioner Present Staff Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager Present Nikki Villavicencio, City Council Liaison Present C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Commissioner Barton made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Brannon. Ayes – All The motion passed. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 16, 2022 Commissioner Porter made a motion to approve the February 16, 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Barton Ayes – Porter, Barton, Lee-Her, Mallet Abstention - Brannon E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Maplewood Historical Society Presentation Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Thomas (TJ) Malaskee gave a presentation to the commission about the history, present and future of the historical society and Bruentrup farm. He provided an update to the commission on their summer camps, the upcoming Sunday farmers market at the farm and discussed other upcoming discussions/classes being offered. 2. Update to Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan Natural Resources Coordinator, Carole Gernes, gave an update on a change to the Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan, to include the option to selectively treat specimen trees, and provided the commission an explanation regarding reasoning and need for the change. Commissioner Brannon made a motion to approve the changes to the Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Mallet Ayes – All F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS 1. Commissioner Mallet noted she went to the Easter Egg Hunt and thanked the staff for a great event. I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Earth Week Challenge Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, updated the commission on the Earth Week Plalking Challenge. 2. Campus Cleanup Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, informed the commission about the City Hall campus cleanup. 3. Programming Update Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, gave an update to the commission on the summer/early fall programs. Including the RevSports summer camps and classes and YMCA programs. 4. Nature Center Update Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, updated the commission on some events/programs at the Nature Center including the 4-H Project Workshop Day and the first Bird Hike program in partnership with ISD622 Community Ed. Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 5. Arbor Day Event Carole Gernes, Natural Resources Coordinator, updated the commission on the upcoming Arbor Day Event at the Nature Center. 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 6:55 p.m.