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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-20 PRC MinutesMINUTES 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.