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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-17 PRC MinutesMINUTES MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6:00p.m., April 17, 2024 Wednesday, April 17, 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 Harris at 6:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Commissioners Craig Brannon, Commissioner Present Vickie Lee-Her, Commissioner Present Monica Barton, Commissioner Present Terri Mallet, Commissioner Present Mark Harris, Chair Present Kimii Porter, Commissioner Present Jason DeMoe, Commissioner Present Staff Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager Present Student Commission Mallory Absent Charlie Present Todd Present Nischal Present C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Commissioner Brannon made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Porter. Ayes – All The motion passed. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 20, 2024 Commissioner Mallet made a motion to approve the March 20, 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Seconded by Commissioner DeMoe. Ayes – All The motion passed. Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Swearing In of New Officers Audra announced the new officers who were elected previous meeting and made mention of this being the first meeting with the attendance of the student commissioners. 2. Climate Mitigation Plan Steering Discussion Shann Finwall provided an overview of the Climate Mitigation Plan to the commission including how it was developed, tasks that have taken place thus far and future plans. Shann discussed ways the commission can assist in this task and fielded commissioner questions. Commissioner Mallet made a motion for Commissioner Harris and Brannon to join the steering committee. Seconded by Inaudible. Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. YMCA Update Alex Schmitz, Director of Operation at the Maplewood YMCA, presented to the commission on the happenings of the YMCA. This included offerings to youth, adults and active adults, partnerships within the community, scholarship opportunities and general operations updates. Alex answered a variety of commissioner questions. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Student PRC Commissioner Candidate Interviews The commissioners interviewed another prospective student commission member. Commissioner Brannon made a motion to accept Todd as a student commission member. Seconded by Commissioner DeMoe. Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Park System Master Plan Chapter Review Audra Robbins led the commission in a discussion/review of Chapter 3 of the Parks System Master Plan. G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS 1. Bus Tour 2024 Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Commissioner Mallet brought up the scheduling of the bus tour. Commission had a discussion on the 2024 bus tour. I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Department Updates Audra Robbins updated the commission on the upcoming events and highlighted the May 4 Tree Planting Demonstration day at Wakefield and the Earth Week Challenge. J. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Brannon made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Mallet. Ayes – All The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.