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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />MINUTES <br />Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission <br />December 5, 2018 City Hall <br />Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. <br /> <br />I. Call to Order <br /> <br />The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Fields. <br /> <br />II. Roll Call: <br />Members Present: Commissioners Kevin Fields (Chair), Pam Axberg, Jack Brunell, Matt Johnson, <br />Zach Johnson, Abe McEathron, Julia O’Rourke, Nick Quade and Mike Santi. <br /> <br />Members Absent: None <br /> <br />Also Present: Resident Katherine Hyke, Director Jennifer Fink and Council Member Paul <br />Jacobsen. <br /> <br />III. Approval of Agenda <br /> <br />Motion by Axberg, seconded by McEathron to approve the agenda as presented. Motion <br />carried 9-0. <br /> <br />IV. Approval of Minutes <br /> <br />Motion by McEathron, seconded by Santi to approve the November 7, 2018 minutes as <br />presented. Motion carried 8-0-1 (O’Rourke abstained). <br /> <br />V. Business Items <br /> <br />A. PHiT Bill <br /> <br />Director Fink stated staff became aware of the PHIT Bill (Personal Health Investment Today <br />Act) while attending the Athletic Business Conference. At this time, it has passed the House <br />of Representatives. Director Fink shared information about the bill, what it entails, and <br />presented information on the benefits for how this could impact the City of New Brighton. <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the bill and she requested the Commission consider a <br />recommendation to the Council. <br /> <br />Discussion included: <br /> The growing cost of participating in youth sports.