HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRMinutes_2024_09_09Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Notes
Monday, September 9th, 2024 5:30 PM
1.Call to Order
Chair Erika Saunders called the meeting to order at 5:30. Park Board members present: Erika Saunders, Steve Berseth,
Doug Smith, Nathaniel Condelli, Stacy Zerfas and Brenda Andersen. Board Members absent: Jay Larsen. City Staff
present: Park, Recreation and Forestry Director Kristin Zimmerman, Park, Recreation and Forestry Asst. Director Josh
Bauman and Park, Recreation and Forestry Office Manager Ashley Marler.
2.Approval of Agenda
Request to change the date on the Notice of Public Quorum. Steve Berseth motions to approve the September 9th
2024 agenda, Doug Smith 2nds motion; Motion is carried.
3. Approval of Minutes
Nathanial Condelli would like it updated that he was not in attendance during the August 2024 meeting. Brenda
Andersen motions to approve the August 2024 minutes, Stacy Zerfas 2nds; Motion is carried.
4.Call to the Public
There were no members of the public in attendance of the Park and Recreation Meeting.
5.Discussion and Possible Action: Mayor’s Awards
Park Board members discussed several different options for single person and group nominations for the Mayor
Awards. There was also the mention that all of the nominees mentioned didn’t have to be chosen this year, but could
be on the list for future nominations. Kristin Zimmerman suggested having three different award categories. These
categories would be Champion, Impact and Public Lands. She recommends that the Champion Award recognize
outstanding contributions and initiative’s that enhance community well-being through parks and recreation. The
Impact Award honors individuals or groups that have shown exceptional leadership and advocacy in advancing the mission
of parks and recreation. The public lands preservation award recognizes exceptional efforts in the stewardship and
conservation of public lands. Kristin wrote the options as:
The Champion Award: Bill Flynn-Optimist Club/kite festival/Tennis Programs
Dan and RaeJean Gee- Edgebrook Flowers
The Impact Award: Deb Wolforth=Pickleball
Gary Moen- Moen Management/Edgebrook Golf Course
The Public Lands Preservation Award: Pheasants Forever- Pollinator areas through Brookings.
Doug Smith motions to approve the three categories as well as the nominations. Nathaniel Conndelli 2nds; Motion is
carried
6.Adjournment
Erica Saunders motions to adjourn meeting. Brenda Andersen 2nds: motion is carried.