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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Page 4 <br /> April 10,2024 <br /> Commissioner Loidolt shared that this is asking them to do things outside of the commission and <br /> thinks it can be reworded. It is important that we do boast what we have but don't think it's a <br /> requirement. <br /> Chair Anderson asked what the wording was before it was changed.Mr. Stremcha thinks it was work <br /> with versus collaborate with. <br /> Commissioner Goodwin shared that the way she reads the statement is as if she's helping to make <br /> sure the city understands what other cities are doing and bringing to them to the Council. She doesn't <br /> feel it's the responsibility of the commissioner. It is helpful to brainstorm those ideas in a work <br /> session but it's not up to the commission to do the leg work and come up with the plans. <br /> Commissioner Hal asked if enable would be a better word to allow user groups, or clubs to come to <br /> the Commission to make a recommendation or state their wishes. <br /> Mr. Stremcha said from his perspective it would be the absence of the commission's roles and <br /> responsibilities would thus enable others to fill the void. It wouldn't necessarily be the power to <br /> enable others it would be a void that was left vacant by not having the commission fill that <br /> responsibility. It's not the power and duty to enable someone else,it's the power and duty for the <br /> commission to take action. <br /> Commissioner Niziolek thinks it's stated the way it is because if an external organization comes to the <br /> commission and wants something,we should collaborate and work with them to provide that <br /> recreational opportunity. <br /> Commissioner's discussed changing ensure to consider,and all agreed to change it to consider. <br /> The third bullet point"Collaborate with city staff to ensure the proper maintenance and development <br /> of city parks,trails,and recreational facilities"need to define. Commissioner Loidolt said that we have <br /> staff that are in charge of maintenance,and we should not tell them how to do their job. He thinks it <br /> can be reworded and be made softer than ensure. Chair Anderson shared this is the essence of what <br /> we do and thinks the word ensure should be replaced. Commissioner Varty suggested changing it to <br /> support Mr. Stremcha shared that park maintenance falls under the Council's purview under Public <br /> Works versus a regular presence. <br /> Commissioner Loidolt suggests removing proper maintenance,because the way it reads with the word <br /> ensure in it,we are telling the staff how to do their job. If ensure is changed to something softer then <br /> it is okay. Commissioners agree to change ensure to support. <br /> Mr. Stremcha asked if support would be through budget recommendations or suggestions.When we <br /> successfully fulfill the duties and responsibilities,what are you doing to ensure or support the proper <br /> maintenance and development of said parks. If this is your duty and responsibility,how are you going <br /> to fulfill that and what types of scenarios would that entail?What is the commission doing to make it <br /> actionable? <br /> Council Member Beyer shared that when it says to collaborate with city staff to ensure the proper <br /> maintenance and development of city parks, trails,and recreational facilities it means the commission <br /> is supporting the park plans, field plans,and assisting staff. Ensure is a very strong word and means <br /> you're in charge and support means you're part of a team to make a decision. <br /> iEIEI 11 <br /> NATURE <br />