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2020 Annual Report • Public Works Department • St. Anthony Village, Minnesota <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />12 <br /> <br />VI. 2020 PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL <br />COMMISSION <br />The Parks Commission consists of five members appointed by City Council. Terms are for three <br />years with appointments made in January. In 2020, the Parks Commission consisted of the <br />following members <br /> Therese Bellinger-Chairperson <br /> James Niemi-Vice Chairperson <br /> Michael Guest <br /> Patrick Penner <br /> Renee Reed <br />In addition to these members, there are two additional representatives; one from the St. <br />Anthony New-Brighton School District and one Student Liaison. <br />In 2020, the Parks Commission adopted the Parks Commission Work Plan. The Work Plan is a <br />schedule of objectives established by the Parks Commission and City Council which provides <br />an efficient method of prioritizing and achieving the most important goals as identified by the <br />Parks Commission and City Council to work on during 2020. <br /> Continue with citywide Parks cleanup in Spring 2020 <br /> Education and outreach in conjunction with community organizations to promote <br />use of the organics drop off site <br /> Explore pedestrian and bike friendly routes <br /> Joint meeting with Planning Commission <br /> Explore water conservation initiatives working with Rice Creek and MWMO <br />watersheds, and partner with schools for water conservation poster contest <br /> Promote Arbor Day and Tree City activities in 2020, including outreach and <br />education to residents and city contractors about tree diversity, climate resiliency, <br />and proper planting techniques <br /> Promote 2020 Sustainability Fair at the Community Center <br /> Central Park solar demonstration project <br />