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MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
6:00p.m., May 21, 2025
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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 Absent
Russell Smith, Commissioner Absent
Kimii Porter, Commissioner Present
Staff
Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager Present
Student Commission
Mallory Present
Charlie Present
Todd Present
Nischal Present
C.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to approve the agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Lee-Her.Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.April 16, 2025
Commissioner Mallet made a motion to approve the April 16, 2025 Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes.
Seconded by Commissioner Porter. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
E. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Board and Commission Roles and Responsibilities Discussion
Mike Darrow, Assistant City Manager/HR Director, led a discussion with the
commission on the roles and responsibilities of commission and general
conversation about process, purpose, improvements and feedback on ideas.
2. Applewood Eagle Scout Project
Audra Robbins introduced prospective Eagle Scout, Ethan Godfried, to the
commission to discuss and present his eagle scout project at Applewood Park.
3. Student Commissioner Interviews
The commission interviewed the prospective student commissioners.
Commissioner Brannon made a motion to accept all three candidates to the
student commissioner posts.
Seconded by Commissioner Lee-her. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Harvest Park Playground – Community Engagement Feedback
Audra recapped the community engagement feedback meeting for the new
playground options at Harvest Park, provided the next steps in determining the
final playground concept and general discussion on playground replacement.
G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. Department Updates
Audra Robbins updated the commission on the Spring Clean Up and Tree Sale
events. Audra also provided updates to the commission on the summer/fall
events.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Porter made a motion to adjourn.
Seconded by Commissioner Mallett. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.