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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes August 13, 2025 --------- Page 7 of 8 thinks adding all of that is too much. Chair Anderson said that he thinks it is impossible to be sustainable, but he wants the plan to have ideas. Secretary Larson pointed out that this is the shortest introduction she has seen after doing research on other parks and recreation master plan table of contents. Mr. Shelby said that he could add a “strategic and sustainable vision” in the first sentence. The Commissioners agreed. Commissioner Niziolek wants to make sure that moving forward they can replace things they install so they aren’t burning future generations. Chair Anderson suggested they now edit the section under “Plan Purpose.” Commissioner Niziolek said there is a maintenance element that they need to address that they are not stating. They need to think about replacing everything they put in. They need a strategic framework for development and maintenance of present park amenities. He is concerned that the city is already struggling to maintain current facilities. Chair Anderson asked if this document will also serve as a guide for the commission. Mr. Shelby suggested it state “City Staff and citizen led commissions.” Commissioner Loidolt said that he would like a different word than “guides.” Chair Anderson suggested using the words “reference document.” Mr. Shelby suggested that it states, “serves as a reference guide for city staff, commissions, and elected officials.” Chair Anderson said that he doesn’t believe it guides the work of city staff. Commissioner Niziolek wants to add the words “collaborative missions.” He wants to make a formal effort to collaborate with private and nonprofit organizations. Mr. Shelby suggested using “partner collaboration.” Commissioner Niziolek left at 8:37pm. The Commissioners discussed where the collaboration should go in the list. Mr. Shelby suggested adding it as number six. He said that he could verify the language with Commissioner Niziolek and fill it in later. Chair Anderson said he thinks that strategic vision is a mouthful. Commissioner Fermoyle asked if they had all agreed on strategic vision being included in number one. He said that the next one is “guide capital improvements” and that doesn’t fit what he thinks capital improvements are. Commissioner Stewart asked how this list was decided upon. Councilmember Grupa stated that he thought this was based off what they talked about at the previous commission meeting. Mr. Shelby agreed. Commissioner Stewart would like to change capital improvement to capital expenses. Chair Anderson said that capital improvement is not a facility renovation, renovations would be a capital expense. He would like to add capital expenditure and park improvements. Commissioner Fermoyle left at 8:47pm. There was not a quorum at this point in the meeting. Commissioner Stewart said that there is purchasing brand new things and then repairing things. Chair Anderson asked Mr. Shelby to explain his budget. Mr. Shelby said they have the park improvement fund and park dedication. He said they could say “guide capital expenditures and improvements.” Commissioner Varty asked if they could move on to number three. She suggested that they stop there and reconvene next month since everyone is getting tired. Chair Anderson said that these types of discussions need to be done earlier. The Commission discussed