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Home My WebLink About2024-01-17 PRC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6:00 PM January 17, 2024 A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. November 15, 2023 E. NEW BUSINESS 1. AMPACT Member Update 2. 2024 Parks & Recreation Commission Goal Setting F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Student PRC member update G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Parks and Natural Resources Division 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., November 15, 2023 Wednesday, November 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 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.October 18, 2023 Commissioner DeMoe made a motion to approve the October 18, 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Harris. Ayes – All The motion passed. E.NEW BUSINESS 1.Picnic Shelters in Maplewood Parks System Audra Robbins, Parks & Natural Resources Manager, provided an update regarding picnic shelters in the system including discussion with commission on locations for new shelter locations and upgrading current shelters. D-1 Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 2.Gethsemane Park Audra Robbins updated the commission on Gethsemane park and property and the possibility of the church exploring selling the 7.4 acres of property around the playground. 3.Playground Ratings for 2023 Audra reported to the commission the 2023 playground ratings. Discussion was had regarding the playgrounds. F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.Student Commission Member Update Audra Robbins updated the commission on the new application process for student commission members and marketing plans. 2.Department Updates Audra Robbins passed along the info that it is National Recycle Day and informed commission that Maplewood received the Ramsey County Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment (SCORE) grant funds yearly. Audra also updated the commission on the restoration volunteers from Century College and 3M on the City Hall campus. Audra and commissioner DeMoe gave an update on the Volunteer Open House. J.ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Mallet adjourned the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. D-1 VOLUNTEER INFORMATION Volunteer Website: www.maplewoodmn.gov/volunteer Volunteer ApplicaƟons Volunteer Areas Community Events Natural Resources Nature Center/Community Gardens Friends of Maplewood Nature REFRESHMENTS Indoors Hot Cocoa S’more Supplies Outdoors Marshmallow Grilling For Volunteer Webpage Scan QR Code For 202, the Parks and Recreation Commission identified the following goals and made a point to tie them to the Strategic Priorities created by the City Council. The PRC acknowledges that successful completion of these goals may be affected by budgetary constraintsRURWKHULVVXHV 5HYLHZthe Parks & Recreation System Master Plan and stay ontop of park improvement plans Continue toORRNIRU new ways to engageLQFRPPXQLW\RXWUHDFKDQGEHLQYROYHGLQFRPPXQLW\ HYHQWV 7DNHDEXVWRXURIRXUSDUNV\VWHP Hold a meeting dedicated to review the implementation of the Nature Center and Programming Task Force recommendations and receive regular updates as well Hold a meetingWRGLVFXVV connectivity and trailsZLWKQHLJKERULQJFLWLHVDQG5DPVH\&RXQW\ Value the youth perspective and recruit/appoint a student PRC member ReceiveDQQXDOupdates from the MCC/YMCA, as well as updates from community groups and partners to look for ways to work together ReviewDQGevaluate theFXUUHQWsignage in our parksDQGRSHQVSDFHV 202 Parks and Recreation Goals APPLICANT INFORMATION FIRST NAME: LAST NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: EMAIL: CURRENT AGE: CURRENT GRADE IN SCHOOL: NAME OF SCHOOL: SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: DATE: STUDENT COMMISSION MEMBER APPLICATION Maplewood Parks and Natural Resources: 1830 County Rd B E • Audra.Robbins@maplewoodmn.gov• Phone: 651-249-2125 STUDENT COMMISSIONER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS  Residents of Maplewood will be given priority during application process.  Must be enrolled in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.  Must attend commission meetings on the third Wednesdays of every month at 6pm.  Must commit to serve a term of 1 year.  Must have reliable transportation to attend commission meetings.  Occasional availability to participate in community events.  Student commissioners are active, non-voting members. TO APPLY Submit the following via email to Audra.Robbins@maplewoodmn.gov or mail/in-person to Maplewood City Hall, 1830 County Rd B E.  Completed application with parent/guardian information.  Provide a letter of recommendation from an employer, teacher, coach, mentor, peer or any non-familial adult. BRIEFLY STATE WHY YOU WANT TO SERVE ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: IF APPOINTED, WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO GAIN FROM THE EXPERIENCE: PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION FIRST NAME: LAST NAME: PHONE: EMAIL: Through January, visit any of our parks, preserves or open spaces and capture an amazing nature shot. Submit it for a cool prize and a chance for your photo to be featured in Maplewood Living. We will have two age categories: 12 & under and 13+, each winnerwill receive a prize (donated by the Friends of Maplewood Nature) Full rules and to submit your entry visit maplewoodmn.gov/1156 • Only nature photos without people will be considered • Photo must be taken between January 1-31, 2024 • Photo must be taken in a Maplewood Park or Preserve By submitting a photo, you are authorizing the City of Maplewood to use it in its publications and marketing materials