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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-3-19 PRC MinutesMINUTES MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 6:00p.m., March 19, 2025 Wednesday, March 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 Present Terri Mallet, Commissioner Present Monica Barton, Commissioner Absent Russell Smith, Commissioner Absent Kimii Porter, Commissioner Absent Staff Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager Present Student Commission Mallory Present Charlie Present Todd Arrived post roll call Nischal Absent C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Commissioner Lee-Her made a motion to amend and approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Mallet. Ayes – All The motion passed. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 19, 2025 Commissioner Brannon made a motion to approve the February 19, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Lee-Her. Ayes – All The motion passed. Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes E. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Election of Officers (Chair and Vice Chair) CHAIRPERSON ELECTION: Commissioner Mallet made a motion to nominate Commissioner DeMoe for chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Brannon. Ayes – All Jason DeMoe was elected chair of the parks and Recreation Commission. VICE CHAIRPERSON ELECTION: Commissioner Mallet made a motion to nominate Commissioner Brannon for vice chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Seconded by Commissioner DeMoe. Ayes – All Craig Brannon was elected vice chair of the parks and Recreation Commission. 2. Boardwalk Replacement of the Thunder Bay Trail System Bryce Sheeran with Bolton & Menk discussed the boardwalk replacement of the Thunder Bay Trail System and asked the commission to encourage the City Council to adopt a resolution of support for the project. Commissioner DeMoe made a motion to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution to support the project. Seconded by Commissioner Brannon. Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Friends of Maplewood Nature Discussion John Zakelj from the Friends of Maplewood Nature, gave a presentation to the commission about the group and their goals/mission. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Student Commissioners Update Audra Robbins talked about recruitment of new student commissioners including a promotional video with current student commissioners. G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS 1. Commissioner Brannon Commissioner Brannon voiced his appreciation for the brush cutting done at Sunset Ridge Park. Commissioner Brannon also had a question about what was happening in the park and ride lot on highway 61. Audra Robbins noted she would get back to the commission on that question. I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Department Updates Audra Robbins updated the commission on upcoming classes and programs including the annual Easter Egg Hunt. J. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Brannon made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Lee-Her. Ayes – All The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.