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Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of December 20, 2023
Present: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Valerie Boyd, Emily McGinnity, Mat Rauschendorfer, Meredith St. Pierre,
Ranell Tennyson
Absent:James Compton, Sr.
Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director
Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner
Debi Close, Parks Secretary
St. Pierre called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
1. Approval of Minutes from the September 20, 2023 Meeting
Moore-Arcand made a motion, Tennyson seconded to approve the minutes of the September 20, 2023
Parks Commission meeting.
All ayes.
Motion approved.
2. Approval of Minutes from the November 3.5, 2023 Meeting
Tennyson made a motion, Boyd seconded to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2023 Parks
Commission meeting.
All ayes.
Motion approved.
3. 2023 Annual Report
Parks Planner Shayla Denaway presented the 2023 Annual Parks Report. The report included North Star
Wetland Bank, 1215t Street property improvements, Glacial Hills Regional Trail planning, Bernin Park
Master Planning, Hanifl Shelter improvements,trail construction on CR 8 and the facility rental changes.
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3. 2024 Goal Setting
Denaway reviewed the 2023 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Goals to review and
presented a draft of the 2024 goals.
Proposed changes and discussion included:
• Continued work on the North Star Wetland Bank and trails
• Supporting Washington County in Master Planning the Glacial Hills Regional Trail
• Completion of projects in 2023 in Victor Square Park and at the Hanifl shelter
• Evaluation needed of neighborhood parks to determine next playground replacement
• Completion of Lions Volunteer Park in 2023
• Seeking funding for improvements to the Bernin property
Tennyson made a motion, Moore—Arcand seconded to approve the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
Commission Goals as drafted.
All Ayes.
Motion approved.
Scott Anderson, Public Works Director updated that City staff removed dead trees in Victor Square. Staff
will work with the Homeowners Association to make replacements.
4. Adjournment
Rauschendorfer made a motion, McGinnity seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 pm.
All ayes.
Motion approved.
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