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MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00p.m., November 20, 2024
Wednesday, November 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
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 Absent
C.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to approve the amended agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Mallet. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. October 16, 2024
Commissioner Barton made a motion to approve the October 16, 2024 Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Lee-Her. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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E. NEW BUSINESS:
1. 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
Joe Rueb, Finance Director, provided an update on the Capital Improvement
plan for the Parks and Natural Resources Department. Mr. Rueb explained the
planning process, financing sources and discussed how it is scheduled.
2. Natural Resources 2024 Project Updates
Carole Gernes, Natural Resources Coordinator, gave an overview of projects
from 2024, current grants in progress, partnerships and other management
programs. Carole wanted to point out how much Century College students assist
in many projects each year, 2024 was the 24th year!
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Kohlman Park Playground
Audra Robbins discussed the Kohlman Park Playground community meeting and
the few alterations to the playground plan based on the feedback. Commissioner
Mallet commented on the large number of people that attended from the
neighborhood.
2. Harvest Park Master Plan Implementation
Audra Robbins discussed the timeline and plan for implementation of the
approved Harvest Park Master Plan. The first portion of implementation would be
the new playground portion of the plan and commission discussed their thoughts
on the playground.
G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
1. Climate Mitigation Team Update
Commissioner Brannon provided an update to the commission regarding the
Climate Mitigation Team and more specifically his subgroup of waste
management.
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Department Updates
Audra Robbins updated the commission on the upcoming and recently concluded
events/programs.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to adjourn.
Seconded by Commissioner Mallet. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.