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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-18 PRC MinutesMINUTES MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6:00p.m., October 18, 2023 Wednesday, October 18, 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 Absent Terri Mallet, Chair Present Mark Harris, Commissioner Present Kimii Porter, Commissioner Present 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 Brannon. Ayes – All The motion passed. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 20, 2023 Commissioner Porter made a motion to approve the September 20, 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Seconded by Commissioner DeMoe. Ayes – Mallet, Porter, DeMoe Abstained – Brannon and Harris The motion passed. E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Capital Improvement Plan Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Joe Rueb, Finance Director, provided an update on the Capital Improvement plan for the Parks and Natural Resources Department. Mr. Rueb explained the planning process, financing sources and discussed how it is scheduled. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Student Parks and Rec Commission Members Audra Robbins recapped the discussion at last month’s meeting about Student Parks and Rec Commission Members and provided information on other cities similar programs. Commission members discussed ideas about the program, requirements, desires etc and passed the following motions outlining the program. Commissioner Harris made a motion that being a Maplewood resident is priority #1 for prospective student members. Seconded by Commissioner DeMoe. Ayes – All The motion passed. Commissioner DeMoe made a motion to for student members to be sophomores, juniors or seniors and to be accepted on a one year term. Seconded by Commissioner Mallet. Ayes – All The motion passed. Commissioner Harris made a motion to approve the discussed questions/information requests for the student commission member application. Seconded by Commissioner Porter. Ayes – All The motion passed. G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Student Visitor A student from North Central University attended the meeting as part of a Sociology class requirement. She provided feedback to the commission on the student commission member discussion. H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. LEAP Award Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Audra Robbins updated the commission on the LEAP award for the Prairie Farm Preserve. 2. Department Updates Audra Robbins discussed the 4H schools out class that was taking place the next two days and the upcoming class on Dec 4. Audra also reminded the commission about the Volunteer Open House scheduled for Nov 2. J. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Brannon made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Harris. Ayes – All The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.