Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/13/2023

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Chair Bennett commented that he believes any member of the Commission would be equipped to handle the position of Chair. He asked if anyone was interested in holding one of the two positions. Motion by Commissioner Sis, seconded by Chair Bennett to designate Nathan Barten as Chair of the Park and Recreation Commission from April 2023 through March 31, 2024. Commissioner Barten accepted the nomination. There were no other nominations. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Sis, Arts, Barten, Leistico, Loss, and Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Commissioner Barten was appointed as Chair. Motion by Commissioner Arts, seconded by Commissioner Barten, to designate Brandon Sis as Vice Chair of the Park and Recreation Commission from April 2023 through March 31, 2024. Commissioner Sis accepted the nomination. There were no other nominations. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Arts, Barten, Leistico, Loss, Olson, and Sis. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Commissioner Sis was appointed as Vice Chair. 6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT Parks &Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that he will provide a summary of the ice-skating season at the next meeting, along with recommendations for future seasons. He provided an overview of recent events and recreational programing. He also highlighted upcoming programing and event opportunities. Commissioner Sis stated that he has enjoyed participating in the birding bingo. Commissioner Loss stated that he attended the recent egg hunt event and noted that his family and dog enjoyed the event. He thanked staff for continuing to come up with new events and recreation opportunities. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Sis, seconded by Commissioner Barten, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Sis, Barten, Arts, Leistico, Loss, and Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Park and Recreation Commission/April 13, 2023 Page 5 of 6