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<br />PEQUOT LAKES PARK COMMISSION <br />THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 <br />CITY HALL <br /> <br />Members Present: Commissioners Jeff Bruch, Dena Doughty, and Chair Pete <br />Clement, and Karen Ettesvold <br /> <br />Members Absent: Commissioner Faye Tweed <br /> <br />Also Present: Sandy Peine, City Clerk; Mike Loven, Public Works <br />Supervisor; Council Member Cathy Malecha; and Mayor <br />Adams <br /> <br />1. Call Meeting to Order <br /> <br /> The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chair Clement. <br /> <br />2. 1/12/11 Park Commission Minutes <br /> <br /> COMMISSIONER BRUCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1/12/11 PARK <br />COMMISSION MINUTES. COMMISSIONER ETTESVOLD SECONDED <br />THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br /> <br />3. 2012 Budget <br /> <br /> The Clerk stated that she would be giving the Park Commission a budget <br />update at each meeting. <br /> <br />4. Review Ordinance – Park Commission Responsibilities <br /> <br /> The Clerk noted that the Park Commissioners should read the ordinance <br />to get a better understanding of their role on the Commission. She <br />reminded the members that they are a recommending body and that all <br />final decisions are made by the Council. She stressed the importance of <br />the Park Commission as it does a majority of the work and study for <br />programs, parks, etc. <br /> <br />5. Mission Statement <br /> <br /> The Park Commission reviewed sample mission statements. The Park <br />Commission drafted the following mission statement: <br /> <br /> Park Commission Mission Statement – Pequot Lakes <br /> <br /> To enrich the quality of community life and promote activities for families <br />and people of all ages and abilities, while protecting open space and <br />natural resources for current and future generations; to be financially <br />responsible; and be a liaison between the community and city <br />government. <br />