05-02-2024 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA MAY 2, 2024 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the City Council of Little Canada, Minnesota was convened on the 2nd day of May, 2024 in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City. Chair Howarth 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: Delong Miller, Hipp, Horwath, Mui, Owens, Schletty, and Williams ALSO PRESENT: Parks and Recreation Director Steve Anderson, Public Works Director Bill Dirks, Recreation Coordinator Sierra Heitala, and Community Relations Manager Laura Linehan MINUTES Commissioner Schletty made a motion to approve the April 4, 2024 Parks & Recreation Commission minutes as submitted. Commissioner Mui seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. OLD BUSINESS PARKS AND RECREATION STAFF UPDATE The Public Works Director welcomed and introduced the new Parks and Recreation Director who comes from the City of Roseville and is a member of the Little Canada Fire Department. The Parks and Recreation Director commented that he looks forward to working with the Commission, noting that this is a great time as they look to expand their park and recreation resources. The Public Works Director reported that the Recreation Coordinator has provided her notice that she will be leaving the City on May 17th, and the position will be posted for recruitment. He thanked her for all the things she has accomplished in her time with the City. Chair Horwath commented that the Recreation Coordinator will be missed as she has done an amazing job in Little Canada. NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK RECAP The Community Relations Manager thanked all the residents and members of the Commission that participated in the different events. She recapped the different events that took place during