HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-20 PRC PacketAGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00 PM September 20, 2023
A.CALL TO ORDER
B.ROLL CALL
C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.July 19, 2023
E.NEW BUSINESS
1.Parks and Natural Resources Programming Update
2.Student Parks and Recreation Commission Members
3.Parks and Recreation Commission Bus Tour Rev iew
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.Sunset Ridge Playground Replacement
2.Parks System Master Plan Review
G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.General Department Updates
J.ADJOURNMENT
RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY
Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Commission Meetings - elected
officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard and
understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Commission meetings, it is
understood that everyone will follow these principles:
Speak only for yourself, not for other Commission members or citizens - unless specifically tasked by your
colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition.
Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each other.
Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of Commission members, staff or
others in public.
Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive.
MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00p.m., July 19, 2023
Wednesday, July 19, 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 Absent
Monica Barton, Commissioner Present
Terri Mallet, Chair Present
Mark Harris, Commissioner Present
Kimii Porter, Commissioner Absent
Jason DeMoe, Commissioner Absent
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 Barton. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. April 19, 2023
Commissioner Barton made a motion to approve the April 19, 2023 Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Harris. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Gold Leaf Pilot Project
Taylor Mathison, an intern with the City of Maplewood and Junior in College,
provided quick background on the Green Steps Cities before discussing the next
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
step of that program, the Gold Leaf Pilot Program which Maplewood and 11 other
cities are participating in. Taylor talked about the outreach events at which they
will be discussing the program and community survey.
2. Parks & Recreation Master Plan and Natural Resources Presentation
Carole Gernes, Natural Resources Coordinator, reviewed the master plan
recommendations in the Natural Resources section and discussed the ways the
City is addressing those along with current and future plans. Carole also gave an
overview of current grants in progress and other management programs.
3. Sunset Ridge Playground Replacement
Audra Robbins updated the commission on the playground replacement project
at Sunset Ridge Park.
4. Goodrich and Sherwood Park Project Updates
Audra Robbins updated the commission on the projects at Goodrich and
Sherwood Park.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Parks and Natural Resources Update
Audra Robbins provided the commission an update on the previous and
upcoming special events and discussed a date for the commission park tour.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to adjourn.
Seconded by Commissioner Harris. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.