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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />APRIL 6, 2023 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />4 <br />The Parks & Rec Director stated that the MRPA holds an annual conference, and he had the <br />opportunity to meet with the MRPA President at the last conference. He noted that he received a <br />follow-up call, and an article was written based on those conversations. <br /> <br />Chair Horwath commented that the article was great and highlighted what the City has going on. <br />He commended both the Commission and staff for the work they have done. <br /> <br /> <br />REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS <br />Commissioner Abruzzese commented that the new improvements at Gervais Mill are great, and <br />she looks forward to seeing that in the spring. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mui commented that the City has been great at clearing the trails after snow <br />events. <br /> <br />Commissioner Williams commented that she frequently visits the Gervais Mill Pond and there <br />are early migrants because of the aeration. <br /> <br />Chair Horwath asked if a charging station has been considered for incorporation with the Pioneer <br />Parks improvements. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director commented that the Public Works Director is working on developing <br />EV charging policies. He confirmed that community parks and City Hall have been identified as <br />potential locations. He did not believe anything would be implemented until the policies are in <br />place. <br /> <br />Commissioner Schletty referenced recent legislation related to Emerald Ash Borer tree removal. <br />He asked if the City handled the removal of those trees last year or whether that would continue <br />this year. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director confirmed that activity would most likely continue into the next five <br />years. He provided details on the grant the City received from the State and the tree planting that <br />would continue. He noted that the City’s shade tree budget has been increased as well and would <br />likely continue to do so. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hipp commented that she regularly does the Pioneer, Spooner, and Gervais loop <br />and notices others doing it as well. She commented that it has been great to see the bike racks <br />emerging after the snow and agreed that the entrance to Gervais looks great. <br /> <br />Commissioner Delong Miller hoped to visit the parks and trails more in the next weeks. <br /> <br />Commissioner Churcher replied that she recently visited Nadeau Nature Center and enjoyed the <br />park. <br />