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MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00p.m., October 16, 2024
Wednesday, October 16, 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
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
Kimii Porter, Commissioner Absent
Staff
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager Present
Student Commission
Mallory Present
Charlie Present
Todd Present
Nischal Present
C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Audra Robbins requested to table New Business and start with Unfinished Business.
Commissioner Mallet made a motion to approve the amended agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Brannon. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. June 20, 2024
Commissioner Barton made a motion to approve the June 20, 2024 Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Lee-Her. Ayes – All
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
The motion passed.
E. NEW BUSINESS: TABLED UNTIL NEXT MEETING
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Kohlman Park Playground
Audra Robbins reviewed the Kohlman Park Playground replacement project with
the commission including location, community outreach information, and
playground plan design options.
2. Park System Master Plan Chapter Review
Audra Robbins led the commission in a discussion/review of the first half of
Chapter 5 of the Parks System Master Plan.
G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Kim Schmitt: 1800 Phalen Place
Kim voiced her concerns of the future of the Gladstone Savannah and asked if
there were plans to change it into a more “active play” park for the apartments
across the street. Audra Robbins provided answers to Kim’s questions regarding
the management of the open space and stated there is no plans to change the
location from its current open space designation.
H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Department Updates
Audra Robbins updated the commission on the upcoming and recently concluded
events/programs and the yearly Buckthorn pickup. Audra and the commission
also discussed the success of the Friday Night Fireworks event at Hazelwood.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to adjourn.
Seconded by Commissioner Lee-Her. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.