01-05-2023 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA JANUARY 3, 2023 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City Council of Little Canada, Minnesota was convened on the 3rd day of January, 2023 in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City. Chair Horwath called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and the following members of the Parks & Recreation Commission were present at roll call: PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION: Abruzzese, DeLong Miller, Horwath, Mui, Schletty, Williams, and Youth Commissioner Churcher. ABSENT: Hipp ALSO PRESENT: Parks & Rec/Community Services Director Bryce Shearen and Recreation Coordinator Sierra Hietala. MINUTES Commissioner Schletty made a motion to approve the December 1, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission minutes as submitted. Commissioner Mui seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. WELCOME NEW COMMISSIONERS The Parks & Rec Director invited the Mayor-Elect, Tom Fischer to the podium to give a welcome message. Mayor-Elect Fisher commented that it is great to see a quorum of the Commission and was thankful for the input the Commission continues to give on the parks and trails. He recognized the hard work the Commission does to make the job of the Council easier. The Parks & Rec Director advised that Commissioner Horwath was appointed as Chair and two new members were also appointed, Commissioner DeLong Miller and Commissioner Williams. He invited the new members to introduce themselves. Commissioner DeLong Miller and Commissioner Williams introduced themselves. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS The Parks & Rec Director advised that a Vice Chair is needed.