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MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00p.m., September 20, 2023
Wednesday, September 20, 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
Lee-Her 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 Absent
Mark Harris, Commissioner Absent
Kimii Porter, Commissioner Present
Jason DeMoe, Commissioner Present
Staff
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager Present
C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Barton made a motion to approve the agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Porter. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 19, 2023
Commissioner Barton made a motion to approve the July 19, 2023 Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Porter. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Parks and Natural Resources Programming Update
Neil Breneman, Recreation Supervisor, provided an update on recreation and
nature programming along with events and facilities and rental updates.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
2. Student Parks and Rec Commission Members
Audra Robbins, Parks and Natural Resources Manager, discussed ways to
engage youth in civic involvement with one option being a student commission
member. Commission discussed various attributes of the possible position.
3. Parks and Rec Commission Bus Tour Review
Audra Robbins and the commission discussed the bus tour and feedback from
the experience.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Sunset Ridge Playground Replacement
Audra Robbins provided the commission feedback from the neighborhood
meeting for the playground replacement. Commission discussed the process of
community process for projects.
G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Master Plan Chapter 2 Discussion
Audra and commission discussed a section of the Parks System Master Plan
regarding changing trends and demographics.
2. Department Updates
Audra Robbins discussed some of the upcoming events happening in the City
with the Trunk or Treat and Fire Open House along with an update on the
volunteer program in the Parks and Natural Resources Department with the
Volunteer Open House upcoming.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Barton made a motion to adjourn.
Seconded by Commissioner DeMoe. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m.