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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />MINUTES <br />Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission <br />August 1, 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 Vice Chair Axberg. <br /> <br />II. Roll Call: <br />Members Present: Commissioners Pam Axberg, Jack Brunell, Abe McEathron, Julia O’Rourke, <br />Nick Quade and Mike Santi. <br /> <br />Members Absent: Chair Kevin Fields, Commissioners Matt Johnson and Zachary Johnson. <br /> <br />Also Present: Director Jennifer Fink; Assistant Director Jason Hicks; and Council Member Paul <br />Jacobsen. <br /> <br />III. Approval of Agenda <br />Motion by McEathron, seconded by O’Rourke to approve the agenda as presented. Motion <br />carried 6-0. <br /> <br />IV. Approval of Minutes <br /> <br />Motion by O’Rourke, seconded by Santi to approve the June 6, 2018 minutes as presented. <br />Motion carried 6-0. <br /> <br />V. Business Items <br /> <br />A. Review of the 2017 Minnesota Outdoor Activities Survey (Twin Cities Metro Area <br />results) – Jennifer Fink, Director of Parks and Recreation <br /> <br />Director Fink provided the Commission with a recap on the 2017 Minnesota Outdoor <br />Activities Survey. She explained this survey was conducted by the DNR. She reported the <br />survey provided information to help better understand trends in adult recreation and the <br />factors that motivate and create barriers to recreation, while also addressing trends to assist in <br />shaping programming and to determine progress towards attracting more diverse participants. <br />She reported this survey was completed statewide and provided further comment on the <br />respondents and their demographics. The percentage of people participating in outdoor <br />recreational activities was discussed along with the most important reasons for participating <br />in these activities. The top year-round outdoor activities were walking or hiking, relaxing <br />outdoors, observing nature/ photography and biking. The distance people will travel for