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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.