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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-5-21 PRC MinutesMINUTES 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. D1 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.