2022-06-01 P & R Meeting - Approved

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Approved City of Centerville Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes June 1, 2022 CITY OF CENTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville’s Parks & Recreation Committee held a scheduled meeting on June 1, 2022 in the Council Chambers located at the Centerville City Hall. The meeting was also livestreamed at: https://northmetrotv.com/channel-15-live-stream. Present: Committee Member Emem Akpan Committee Member Kathy Freiermuth Committee Member Heidi Errickson-Grahek Committee Member Brian Peterson Committee Member Suzanne Seeley Absent: Committee Member Jessica Kubat Also Present: Ms. Teresa Bender, City Clerk Ms. Michelle Lakso, City Council Liaison Mr. Paul Palzer, Public Works Director I. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair Errickson-Grahek called the June 1, 2022 meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Committee Member Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Peterson to approve the agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. III. APPEARANCES – NONE IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS – NONE V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. 22-007: Comprehensive Parks Trees Plan Committee Member Seeley distributed laminated samples of leaves from an Ash tree to committee members for ease in identification of an Ash tree. She also suggested that the City post a sample in the vestibule to aid residents in distinguishing an Ash tree. a. Emerald Ash Borer DNR Grant Information Director Palzer stated that the grant application process is very complicated and has very specific requirements, including such things as a management plan, etc. A copy of the application process was distributed. It was stated that the grant period runs through 2024. It was recommended that this topic be tabled until the July meeting with the information being thoroughly reviewed by all and also to invite a DNR representative to attend the July meeting. Ms. Bender will also obtain copies of tree plans of other cities. 1