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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00 PM February 19, 2025
City Hall, Council Chambers
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. January 15, 2025
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Trails and Connectivity Discussion
2. Election of Officers
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Goal Setting
2.
G. VISITOR PRESENTATION
H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Parks and Natural Resources Division Updates
J. ADJOURNMENT
RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY
Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Commission Meetings - elected
officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard and
understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Commission meetings, it is
understood that everyone will follow these principles:
Speak only for yourself, not for other Commission members or citizens - unless specifically tasked by your
colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition.
Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each other.
Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of Commission m embers, staff or
others in public.
Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive.
MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00p.m., January 15, 2025
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
A.CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson
DeMoe at 6:00 p.m.
B.ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Craig Brannon, Commissioner Present
Vickie Lee-Her, Commissioner Present
Jason DeMoe, Chair Present
Terri Mallet, Commissioner Present
Monica Barton, Commissioner Present
Russell Smith, Commissioner Present
Kimii Porter, Commissioner Absent
Staff
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager Present
Student Commission
Mallory Present
Charlie Present
Todd Present
Nischal Absent
C.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Mallet made a motion to approve the amended agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Brannon. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.November 20, 2024
Commissioner Lee-Her made a motion to approve the October 16, 2024 Parks
and Recreation Commission minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Barton. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
E. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Swearing in of New Commission Member
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, swore in and introduced the new
member: Russell Smith
2. 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Goal Setting
Audra Robbins, Parks and Natural Resources Manager, discussed/reviewed the
2024 goals with the commission. Audra turned over the 2025 goal setting to the
commission for discussion.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Parks Master Plan Chapter 5 Review
Audra Robbins led the commission in a discussion/review of the second half of
Chapter 5 of the Parks System Master Plan.
G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Department Updates
Audra Robbins updated the commission on the new application process for the
Wakefield Community Building and update on the skating rink season to this
point.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to adjourn.
Seconded by Commissioner Mallet. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
For 2024, the Parks and Recreation Commission identified the following goals and made a point to
tie them to the Strategic Priorities created by the City Council. The PRC acknowledges that success-
ful completion of these goals may be affected by budgetary constraints or other issues.
1.Continue to review the Parks & Recreation System Master Plan and park improvement plans
2.Continue to look for new ways to engage in community outreach and be involved in at least two
community events
3.Take a bus tour of our park system
4.Hold a meeting to discuss connectivity and trails with neighboring cities and Ramsey County
5.Hold a meeting dedicated to review the implementation progress of the Nature Center and Pro-
gramming Task Force recommendations and receive regular updates as well
6.Value the youth perspective and recruit/appoint student PRC members
7.Receive annual updates from the MCC/YMCA, as well as updates form community groups and
partners to look for ways to work together
8.Review and evaluate the current and future signage in our parks and open spaces
2024 Parks and Recreation Goals
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Session 6: July 17, 24, 31, August 6
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6:00PM - 6:45PM PreStars (Ages 3-5)
6:45PM -7:25PM KinderStars (Ages 4-6)
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THURSDAYS
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Session 4: May 10, 17, 31, June 7
Session 5: June 14, 21, 28, July 12
Session 6: July 26, August 2, 9, 16
Session 7: September 6, 13, 20, 27
9:30AM -9:55AM TotStars (Ages 2-3)
10:00AM - 10:40AM KinderStars (Ages 4-6)
10:45AM -11:25AM MightyStars (Ages 6-9)
Held outdoors at Edgerton Park