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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.
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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.
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