Shorewood work session meeting 8-24-2020

Monday, August 24, 2020

Park Commission interview for vacancy

Review and adoption of meeting agenda

Areas of Interest (3)

  • Shorewood City Council begins process of filling vacant seat on the Park Commission during COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Council members discuss future of Shorewood Community Park and maintenance needs at Silverwood Park.
  • The role of the Minnetonka Light Rail Trail as a critical city asset despite Three Rivers Park District oversight.

Votes (2)

Approve the agenda as presented

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Sunburg · Seconded by Labadine

Adjourn the work session

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Johnson · Seconded by Labadee

Notable Quotes (2)

one of the things that drew us to shorewood were you know the access the quantity quality and access of the parks

— David Garski
Park CommissionExplaining why he wants to join the commission.

I started out as a commissioner with the intent of not doing anything more than a commissioner and very quickly found my way to council

— Scott
City government career pathDiscussing the progression from commission member to city council.

People (7)

David GarskiCandidate

Applicant for a vacant Park Commission seat, resides in Shorewood with young family.

1 quote

“one of the things that drew us to shorewood were you know the access the quantity quality and access of the parks”

Explaining interest in the park commission.

ScottCouncil Member

Leading the work session and facilitating interviews.

1 quote

“I started out as a commissioner with the intent of not doing anything more than a commissioner and very quickly found my way to council”

Advice to the applicant regarding city involvement.

JohnsonCouncil Member

Participating in roll call and meeting motions.

LabadeeCouncil Member

Participating in meeting motions.

MichaelCouncil Member

Participating in meeting motions.

SunbergCouncil Member

Participating in meeting motions.

ZerbyCouncil Member

Participating in meeting motions.

Places Mentioned

Shorewood, MNMinnetonka Light Rail TrailBadger ParkShorewood Community ParkSilverwood ParkHighway 7

Events & Meetings (1)

  • August 24, 2020: Shorewood City Council Work Session
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