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CITY OF STILLWATER
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
March 23, 2015
Present: Chair Linda Amrein, Commissioners David Brandt, Scott Christiansen,
Rob McGarry, Solveg Peterson, Sandy Snellman, Don Stiff, Council
Liaison Mike Polehna
Absent: None
Staff present: Public Works Superintendent Tim Moore, City Administrator Tom
McCarty, Planning Consultant Melissa Douglas
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Stiff, seconded by Commissioner McGarry, to approve the
February 23, 2015 meeting minutes with one correction: the addition of a dollar sign on
page 2, end of paragraph about Richlind Subdivision cash dedication $20,000. All in favor.
OPEN FORUM
There were no public comments.
ACTION ITEMS
Introduction of the new City Administrator Tom McCarty
City Administrator Tom McCarty introduced himself.
Trails Master Plan
Melissa Douglas, Planning Consultant, led discussion of the first complete draft of the
updated Trails Master Plan. The next steps will be to review the draft with the City
Council, then invite public comments during an open house the last week in April. She
will return to the Commission with a final draft in May.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Public Works Superintendent Moore noted that the City will hold a public informational
meeting Thursday, April 2 regarding a proposed amendment to the Brown’s Creek
Management Plan. The amendment would allow bicycles to be used in this area on a
designated mountain bike trail system.
Moore also noted that there will be a tour of the Shoddy Mill buildings with architects on
March 24. This is part of the reuse study.
COMMISSION ITEMS/TOPICS
There were no commission items.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Snellman, seconded by Amrein, to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting was
adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Kink, Recording Secretary