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MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00p.m., March 20, 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 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 Present
Vickie Lee-Her, Commissioner Present
Monica Barton, Commissioner Absent
Terri Mallet, Chair Present
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 Mallet made a motion to amend the agenda to include Elections of
Officers to new business.
Seconded by Commissioner Porter. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Commissioner Lee-Her made a motion to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Brannon. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.January 17, 2024
Commissioner DeMoe made a motion to approve the January 17, 2024 Parks
and Recreation Commission minutes.
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Seconded by Commissioner Lee-Her. Ayes – All
Abstain –Brannon
The motion passed.
E.NEW BUSINESS
1.Student PRC Commissioner Candidate Interviews
The commissioners interviewed the prospective student commission members.
2.St. Paul Jazz Pigs Rugby Group Proposal
Kevin White, President of the Jazz Pigs Rugby Club, presented the clubs
proposal for partnership at Afton Park and the rugby pitch and further
improvements to the park.
3.Election of Officers (Chair and Vice Chair)
CHAIRPERSON ELECTION:
Commissioner Mallet made a motion to nominate Commission Harris for chair of
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Seconded by Commissioner Brannon.
Ayes – All
Mark Harris was elected chair of the parks and Recreation Commission.
VICE CHAIRPERSON ELECTION:
Commissioner DeMoe made a motion to nominate Jason DeMoe for vice chair of
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Seconded by Commissioner Brannon.
Ayes – All
Jason DeMoe was elected vice chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.2024 Parks & Recreation Commission Goal Setting
Commission discussed the goals and had conversation on final adjustments.
Commissioner DeMoe made a motion to approve the goals as stated.
Seconded by Commissioner Brannon. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
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1.Kim Schmidt: Address Inaudible
Kim Schmidt presented her thoughts on the Gladstone Savannah and Bruce
Vento/Purple Line to the commission for consideration.
H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
1.Discussion on Student Commissioners Appointing Process
Commissioner Brannon discussed how the commission should appoint the
student commissioners.
Commissioner Mallet made a motion to accept all 3 student commission
members.
Seconded by Commissioner DeMoe. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.Department Updates
Audra Robbins updated the commission on the upcoming events and classes at
the Nature Center and discussed the Spring Clean Up.
J.ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to adjourn.
Seconded by Commissioner Porter.Ayes – All
The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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