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MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00p.m., October 19, 2022
Wednesday, October 19, 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 Absent
Vickie Lee-Her, Commissioner Present
Monica Barton, Commissioner Absent
Terri Mallet, Chair Present
Mark Harris, Commissioner Present
Kimii Porter, Commissioner Absent
Jason DeMoe, Commissioner Present
Staff
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager Present
C.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Harris made a motion to approve the agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Lee-Her.Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 21, 2022
Commissioner Lee-Her made a motion to approve the September 21, 2022
Parks and Recreation Commission minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Harris Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1.Swearing in of New Commission Member
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, swore in and introduced the new
member: Jason DeMoe
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2. Ellen Paulseth – 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
Ellen Paulseth, Finance Director, gave a presentation on the Capital
Improvement Plan for the City and how that works with/impacts the Parks and
Natural Resources Department. Commission asked of staff regarding the plan.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Eagle Scout Project Update
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, updated the commission on the
progress of the bird feeder Eagle Scout project.
2. Trunk or Treat
Audra gave another update on the event taking place at City Hall on Saturday
10/29 and told them we will be having a department vehicle decorated.
3. Goat Update
Audra discussed the goats at City Hall for the second portion of the invasive
species management with goats.
4. Campus Reseeding
Update on another reseeding at City Hall for the campus pollinator project.
5. Pop Up Skills Bike Update
Gave a brief update on the pop up bike skills course at 4 Seasons. Provided
feedback from the event to the council and answered commission questions.
6. EAB Class
Informed the commission of the upcoming EAB class taking place on Saturday
November 12.
7. 4H School Out Classes
Audra discussed the 4H school out classes at the Nature Center again with the
commission. Noted that 4H had their own scholarships available for those in
need.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Harris made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Lee-her Ayes – All
The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.