PRNR Commission - 8/25/25 7:00:00PM

Monday, August 25, 2025

Recap of Summer 2025 program offerings

Preview of Fall and Winter 2025 recreation services

Parks and facilities update

Natural resources status update

Active adult leagues: Cornhole and Bocce

Pickleball programming and tournament update

Savage Recycle Day recap

Memorial tree and bench program

Arbor Day tree sales

South of the River Recreators (SOAR) collaboration

CPR and first aid classes

History tour of Savage

Dome winter adult league programming

Youth sports and camps overview

Votes (2)

Approve the agenda

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Strayer · Seconded by Unspecified

Approve minutes from May 27, 2025

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Heinaman · Seconded by Shear

Notable Quotes (2)

If our camps provide care for families, that works for us. Does that make sense? So, when parents come and say... you didn't put sunscreen on my kid... we don't because we're not child care.

Greg Boltman
Youth ProgramsExplaining the scope and philosophy of youth camp services.

If you ever get the opportunity, if you want to learn how to play pickle ball, Dan Germaine and he will give you as much time as you need.

Chris Dill
PickleballPromoting the expertise of staff member Dan Germaine regarding pickleball instruction.

People (5)

SorensonChair

Commission Chair presiding over the August 25, 2025 meeting.

Chris DillRecreation Services Manager

Co-presenting recreation programming and leagues.

Katie LevvenickAdministrative Assistant

Managed PowerPoint creation and data presentation.

ShearCommissioner

Confirmed participation in the adult Cornhole league as part of 'Team Cornholio'.

Places Mentioned

Community ParkShorters AcresHidden Valley Creek Hill ParkOkonnell ParkSavage LibraryFire Station Number 1Savage Sports Center

Events & Meetings (5)

  • Monday, August 25, 2025 - City of Savage Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission Meeting
  • May 27, 2025 - Previous meeting date
  • October 2025 - Scheduled Pickleball tournament
  • September 20, 2025 - History tour of Savage
  • November-December 2025 - Dome winter softball league
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PRNR Commission - 8/25/25 7:00:00PM - Savage Recorder