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MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00p.m., February 19, 2025
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
A.CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order by
Commissioner Brannon at 6:00 p.m.
B.ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Craig Brannon, Commissioner Present
Vickie Lee-Her, Commissioner Present
Jason DeMoe, Chair Absent
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 Brannon made a motion to amend and approve the agenda by moving
election of officers to March.
Seconded by Commissioner Mallet. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.January 15, 2025
Commissioner Mallet made a motion to approve the January 15, 2025 Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Lee-Her. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
E.NEW BUSINESS:
1.Trails and Connectivity Discussion
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager, introduced guest speakers from
the City of Maplewood and Ramsey County to the commission who provided
information regarding trails/connectivity, plans, projects, programs and more.
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Goal Setting
The commission reviewed the rough draft of goals from previous meeting,
continued the discussion and finalized 2025 commission goals.
Commissioner Lee-Her made a motion to approve the 2025 Parks and
Recreation Commission goals.
Seconded by Commissioner Barton. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
1.Commissioner Mallet
Commissioner Mallet discussed the challenges the YMCA is having with staffing
lifeguards and if there was anything the city can do to help in that area.
I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1.Department Updates
Audra Robbins updated the commission on upcoming classes including Bluebird
Monitor, Tree/Shrub Care and Pruning, 4H schools out class and Revsports.
Audra also provided an update on timing of the student commission members
terms and recruitment.
J.ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Mallet made a motion to adjourn.
Seconded by Commissioner Barton.Ayes – All
The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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