HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-2022 MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION
6:30 P.M. | FEBRUARY 24, 2022 | MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:33 PM
2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Arel, Anderson Lillemo, Palm, Sullivan, Wake Wiesner
Commissioners Appointed- Need Oath of Office – New Appointment – Nelson
Staff: Peterson | Thomas *to be absent
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion to approve by Sullivan, 2nd by Palm. Passed 5-0
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 27, 2021: Motion to approve by Wake Wiesner, 2nd by Sullivan.
Motion Passed 5-0
5. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Oath of office for Appointed Commissioner Nelson- by Don Peterson. Nelson not present
6. PUBLIC INPUT
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your full name and
address. Please limit your comments to three minutes. No residents present
7. STAFF REPORTS
A. Parks and Recreation – Andy Thomas: See attached report. Update on Civic Rec website and
registration. Use for MVCC and park building rentals, too!
B. Public Works – Don Peterson: See attached report: Furnace at Groveland Park Building went out and
will be replaced in March.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. City Hall Park – Update Challenge Course, YALP features: Commissioners should look over the
provided information and be prepared to come back in March to discuss.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Interactive nature and/or book walks-Silverview, Greenfield, Woodcrest Park: City Staff discussed this
with the local library. Could also get “playtrail signs” (MN/WI Playground) to share nature facts. More
info to come. Ramsey County Library will be doing story time and want city vehicles to make an
appearance.
B. Coach of the Year: Reviewed the candidates. Motion to nominate Candidate #1 by Wake Wiesner,
2nd by Sullivan. Motion Passed 5-0.
10. COMMISSIONER REPORTS: Palm: Irondale High School KnightKrawler Robotics Team 2052 Week
Zero event Irondale Saturday, Feb. 26 from 9-4. FREE. Concessions and about $2500 in raffle prizes.
11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS
12. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn 7:28 PM by Palm, 2nd by Arel. Motion Passed 5-0
Next Regular Commission Meeting: March 24, 2022