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MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00p.m., February 15, 2023
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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 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 amend the agenda to add election of officers to
new business.
Seconded by Commissioner Brannon. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. January 18, 2023
Commissioner Harris made a motion to approve the January 18, 2023 Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Lee-Her Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Election of Officers (Chair and Vice Chair)
CHAIRPERSON ELECTION:
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Commissioner Brannon made a motion to nominate Terri Mallet for chair of the
Parks and Recreation Commission.
Seconded by Commissioner Barton.
Commission members voted and Terri Mallet was elected chair of the parks and
Recreation Commission.
VICE CHAIRPERSON ELECTION:
Commissioner Mallet made a motion to nominate Craig Brannon for vice chair of
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Seconded by Commissioner Lee-Her.
Commission members voted and Craig Brannon was elected vice chair of the
parks and Recreation Commission.
2.Review of the Maplewood Parks and Recreation System Master Plan
Audra Robbins, Parks and Natural Resources Manager, and commission
members discussed/reviewed the background of the process of the original
master plan and the executive summary of the plan. The commission discussed
ideas on how to integrate the review of the plan in future commission meetings
and goals.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.2023 Parks & Recreation Commission Goal Setting
Commission finalized the 2023 goals.
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to approve the 2023 Parks and
Recreation Commission goals as amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Harris. Ayes – All
G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
1.Chairperson Brannon expressed his desire to reassess the master plan for
Harvest Park at a future meeting.
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.4H Program Update
Audra Robbins updated the commission on the 4H program at the Nature Center
that was full with a waiting list and the remaining 4H classes.
2.Skate with Public Safety Update
Audra updated the commission on the Skate w Public Safety event at Wakefield.
3. Egg Hunt 2023
Audra
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J. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to adjourn.
Seconded by Commissioner Harris.Ayes – All
The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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