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Minutes
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Regular meeting
7 p.m. May 17, 2022
Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St.
Present: Chair Jesse Mowles-Aring, Vice Chair Cole Kenworthy, Carl
Cuthbertson, Commissioner Robb English (ex officio), Wendy
Kuhn, Alyse Polly and Richard von Furstenberg
Absent: Chelsea Gailey, James Pattison,
Staff: Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood
1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum
Chair Jesse Mowles-Aring called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Public Space and Sustainability Manager
Stephanie Trueblood called the roll and confirmed the presence of a quorum.
2. Agenda changes and approval
No changes were made.
Motion: Member Richard von Furstenberg moved to approve the agenda as presented. Member Cole
Kenworthy seconded.
Vote: 6-0.
3. Minutes review and approval
Minutes from regular meeting on March 15, 2022, and April 19, 2022
Motion: von Furstenberg moved approval of the March 15, 2022, minutes and the April 19, 2022,
minutes as submitted. Kenworthy seconded.
Vote: 6-0.
4. Discussion items
A. Gold Park Master Plan process: Stephanie Trueblood proposed work to begin on the Gold Park Master plan in
July. The board agreed to develop the master plan as a priority in the year ahead.
B. Future skate spot planning update: Stephanie Trueblood informed the board members that the design for the
skate spot has been moved int o the FY23 proposed budget. The board proposed that a separate group or
task force be initiated for design with several board members agreeing to attend.
5. Parks and recreation-related reports
A. Board of Commissioners: Robb English
English gave a brief update of recent board discussions and actions.
B. Planning Board: Alyse Polly
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Polly gave a brief update of recent board discussions and actions.
C. Intergovernmental Parks Work Group: Stephanie Trueblood
Trueblood noted the group would meet again in the fall.
6. Park steward reports
Board members reported on the conditions of the parks for which they serve as stewards. Trueblood noted
any small repairs that needed attention and gave brief reports on small repairs that had been made since the
previous meeting.
7. Staff updates
Trueblood provided updates on:
• Water fountain repairs
• Plumbing repairs for Cates Creek Park restrooms
• Bridge and boardwalk repairs on Riverwalk greenway
• Musical play mallets
• Signage
• Plantings
• Survey coming in June on name for potential north/south greenway
8. Adjournment
Motion: von Furstenberg moved to adjourn at 9 p.m. Kenworthy seconded.
Vote: 6-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephanie Trueblood
Public Space and Sustainability Manager
Staff support to the Parks and Recreation Board
Approved: August 16, 2022