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Minutes
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Regular meeting
7 p.m. March 21, 2023
Board Meeting Room of Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St.
Present: Chair Cole Kenworthy, Vice Chair Richard von Furstenberg,
Commissioner Robb English, Wendy Kuhn, Adam McGovern,
Alyse Polly, David Weinberg and Paul Weinberg
Absent: none
Staff: Public Space and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Trueblood
1. Call to order and confirmation of quorum
Chair Cole Kenworthy called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Public Space and Sustainability Manager
Stephanie Trueblood called the roll and noted there was a quorum present.
2. Agenda changes and approval
No changes were made.
Motion: Vice Chair Richard von Furstenberg moved to approve the agenda as amended. Member Alyse
Polly seconded.
Vote: 8-0.
3. Discussion items
Review Social Systems & Public Space chapter of draft Comprehensive Sustainability Plan
Trueblood and the board reviewed the chapter. Trueblood noted additional information that could be
included in the draft chapter.
No action was taken.
4. Parks and recreation-related reports
A. Board of Commissioners: Robb English
English gave a brief report.
B. Planning Board: Alyse Polly
There was no report.
C. Intergovernmental Parks Work Group: Stephanie Trueblood
There was no report.
5. 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.
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6. Staff updates
Trueblood provided updates that included:
• Gold Park Master Plan is complete.
• Creek Week activities
• Four tree plantings
• Feasibility studies
• Skate Spot
• Public comment period is still open on draft Comprehensive Sustainability Plan.
• Repairs
7. Adjournment
Motion: von Furstenberg moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m. Member Adam McGovern
seconded.
Vote: 8-0
Respectfully submitted,
Stephanie Trueblood
Public Space and Sustainability Manager
Staff support to the Parks and Recreation Board
Approved: April 18, 2023