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Home My WebLink About2024-03-20 PRC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6:00 PM March 20, 2024 A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 17, 2024 E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Student PRC Commissioner Candidate Interviews 2. St. Paul Jazz Pigs Rugby Group Proposal F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. 2024 Parks & Recreation Commission Goal Setting 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., January 17, 2024 Wednesday, January 17, 2024 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 Present Terri Mallet, Chair Present Mark Harris, Commissioner Absent Kimii Porter, Commissioner Absent Jason DeMoe, Commissioner Present Staff Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager Present C.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Commissioner Lee-Her made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner DeMoe.Ayes – All The motion passed. D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.October 18, 2023 Commissioner Barton made a motion to approve the November 15, 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Lee-Her. Ayes – All The motion passed. E.NEW BUSINESS 1.AMPACT Member Update Audra Robbins, Parks & Natural Resources Manager, introduced Dani Lemire, the AMPACT member who has been with the City for the previous year. Dani D-1 Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes provided an update about her projects over her time with the City. Commission members asked Dani questions. 2.2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Goal Setting Audra Robbins, Parks and Natural Resources Manager, discussed/reviewed the 2023 goals with the commission. Audra turned over the 2024 goal setting to the commission for discussion. F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1.Student PRC member update Audra gave an update on the student PRC member application process. G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.Department Updates Audra Robbins updated the council on the upcoming events. Including the 4H class, winter photo contest, tree sale, volunteer program, multiple in house nature type training classes J.ADJOURNMENT Commissioner DeMoe made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Barton.Ayes – All The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m. D-1 St. Paul Rugby: Community Leaders in Action E-2 Club Mission It will be the purpose of the club to promote the spirit, educational and community aspects of rugby and the camaraderie associated with the game on and off the field of play, as well as acting as the means whereby players can be educated in the arts of the game and the organization of rugby clubs. [Preamble to St. Paul Rugby Football Club Constitution] Who We Are Where We Play 2024 Pipeline • Collegiate • Non collegiate Pitch • Semi-permanent 2025 Growth • Women’s Semi-Pro • Collegiate • High School 2026 Growth • Women’s Semi-Pro • Collegiate • High School • Youth programs We Have a Strategic Plan for the Next 50 Years Growth Requires Re-establishing Pipelines Capital Investment by SPRFC Coordinating with Parks for Pitch Improvements Welcome to Afton Park Home of the St. Paul Jazz Pigs Rugby Club Est. 1974 20’x 10’Similar to goal posts, sign posts would slide into post holes, allowing removal 2 Sets **Example Sign Only** Future Growth Opportunities: Two Pitches are better than One Women Premier League Playoffs High School Rugby Tournaments Expanded youth rugby programming Requests 5-year Probationary Lease Assistance with junction box outside baseball fence 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 F-1 EEaasstteerr EEgggg HHuunntt HUNT 1: 9:30-10AM OR HUNT 2: 10:30-11AM Kids, ages 3-8, will be hunting for wrapped candy and plastic eggs, some of which may be redeemed for great prizes! EVENT FEATURES • Breakfast treats • Easter themed coloring area • Visit from the Easter Bunny Don’t forget to bring your camera! In the event of inclement weather, in lieu of an egg hunt, treat bags will be given away at the start of your scheduled hunt time in the gym. AGES 3-8 • FREE ADMISSION HUNT DETAILS • Ages 3-8 • Free Admission • Edgerton Gym: 1929 Edgerton St PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED • Register/Info: maplewoodmn.gov/egghunt • Questions: recreationonline@maplewoodmn. gov or 651-249-2111 How do I contact Maplewood Parks & Natural Resources? By Phone: 651-249-2111 By Email: recreationonline@maplewoodmn.gov Maplewood Parks and Natural Resources is embracing Earth Week by challenging people to go plalking, “picking up litter while walking”. Plalking is a fun way to get outdoors, be active and do something great for your community! Thank you for helping keep Maplewood Parks and Open Spaces beautiful, and Happy Plalking! Earth Week ChallengeEarth Week Challenge April 22 - April 28April 22 - April 28 PLALKING 101:PLALKING 101: - Wear gloves- Wear gloves - Bring a garbage bag- Bring a garbage bag - Leave garbage bag in/by a - Leave garbage bag in/by a trash can at the parktrash can at the park Plalking ChallengePlalking Challenge PLALKING CHALLENGEPLALKING CHALLENGE - Take a photo of you/your group plalking. - Share your photo and location by emailing: recreationonline@maplewoodmn.gov. - All submissions will be entered into a prize drawing.