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MINUTES Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission November 2, 2022 City Hall Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair O’Rourke. II. Roll Call: Members Present: Commissioners Pauline Alfors, Gary Bank, Maren Hawkins, Kristin Hicks, Abe McEathron, Julia O’Rourke (Chair), Lara Sokol-Kraft, and Michael Spooner (attending remotely). Members Absent: Commissioner Randell Wyatt. Also Present: Director Jennifer Fink and Council Member Emily Dunsworth. III. Approval of Agenda Motion by Bank, seconded by Alfors to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 8-0. IV. Approval of Minutes Motion by Bank, seconded by McEathron to approve the August 3, 2022 minutes as presented. Motion carried 8-0. V. Business Items A. Resident Survey Results – Jennifer Fink, Director Director Fink reviewed the results of the resident survey with the Commission. She explained the resident survey was completed by Polco and the National Research Center. It was noted the role of the survey was to monitor trends in resident opinion, measure government performance, inform budget, land use and strategic planning decisions and to assist with benchmarking to other communities. She reported 2,700 households were sampled and 573 responded. Comparisons to national and peer community benchmarks were further discussed, along with the key findings. Discussion included: • The Commission asked if neighboring communities complete a similar survey and if the data is shared. Director Fink reported most cities complete similar surveys, but she was uncertain if they completed a survey in 2022. • Staff discussed the numerous ways the City worked to engage with the public about the future park improvements. • Councilmember Dunsworth reported the public was excited about the proposed park improvements. B. Update on Partners in Energy and Climate Action Plan – Jennifer Fink, Director