Parks Commission

Carolyn Grodinsky Bill Johnson Bryan Pfeiffer, Chairman Sarah Swenson Geoff Beyer, Parks Director Alec Ellsworth, Parks Caretaker Montpelier Parks Commission – Meeting Minutes Special Meeting – November 1, 2016 Commissioners Present: Sarah Swenson, Bryan Pfeiffer, Carolyn Grodinsky, Dan Dickerson, Bill Johnson Staff: Alec Ellsworth and (for budget items by telephone) Geoff Beyer Guest: Jesse Baker Meeting Start: 7:05PM Parks Budget Commissioners reviewed and discussed the FY2018 Parks Budget, in anticipation of a preliminary report on specific budget needs due to the City on November 4. Commissioners will seek a few clarifications from parks staff on the budget. No vote was taken. Community Services Department Jesse Baker updated the Commission on plans to consolidate certain city functions into what is, for now, being called a Community Services Department. Commissioners recognized potential benefits to city residents from such a consolidation. The ultimate shape of this reorganization — and interim steps to get there — remains to be determined. Commissioners will continue this discussion at the regular monthly meeting on November 15. No vote was taken on this item. Adjourned: 910PM www.montpelier-vt.org/464/Parks-Commission parks-commission@montpelier-vt.org 802.223.7335