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1 <br /> <br />NEW BRIGHTON PARKS, RECREATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MINUTES <br />NOVEMBER 1, 2017 <br /> <br />I. Call to Order <br />The meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m. by Chair Fields. <br /> <br />II. Roll Call <br />Members Present: Commissioners Eischen, Fields, Justin, McEathron and Quade <br />Members Absent: Commissioners Axberg, Brunell and Johnson <br />Also Present: Director Jennifer Fink; Assistant Director Jason Hicks; Parks <br />Superintendent Chris Wolla; Golf Operations Manager Ken Manthis and Council <br />Liaison Mary Burg. <br /> <br />III. Approval of Agenda <br />MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JUSTIN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER <br />MCEATHRON, TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 1, 2017 AGENDA. ALL AYES, <br />MOTION CARRIED. <br /> <br />IV. Approval of Minutes: <br /> A. October 4, 2017 Minutes <br />MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MCEATHRON, SECONDED BY <br />COMMISSIONER QUADE, TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 4, 2017 MINUTES <br />AS SUBMITTED. 4 AYES, 1 ABSTAINED (JUSTIN). MOTION CARRIED. <br /> <br />V. New Business <br />A. Brightwood Hills Golf Course Update <br /> <br />PGA Professional, Golf Operations Manager Ken Manthis gave a <br />presentation to the Commission. Items covered in the presentation were: <br /> Golf Course Amenities <br /> Course Enhancements <br /> Potential Future <br />Enhancements <br /> Junior Golf Programs <br /> George Waters Grant <br /> CPY Program <br /> Leagues and Tournaments <br /> 2017 Rounds <br /> Non-Traditional golf Usage <br /> Awards <br /> <br />Director Fink commented that she would like to bring in a staff member each month <br />to report on the areas they each are responsible for in order to give the Commission <br />insight into the depth of the areas the Department handles. At the next meeting we <br />will talk about our fitness center and the members that are at the New Brighton <br />Community Center and talk about all the Health and Wellness areas here in New <br />Brighton as well. <br /> <br />Commissioner Quade felt that Brightwood Hills course is the perfect course for <br />someone to come and learn the game. It is probably the least intimidating of most of <br />the courses around here. He is challenged by the course and feels that Brightwood <br />is the gem of New Brighton. <br /> <br />VI. Announcements <br />A. Council Report – Council Member Burg