Purpose: The established Parks and Recreation Board shall be continued and maintained, pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes § 412.501 through 412.531, to improve, ornament, maintain and manage parks and parkways and to operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes § 471.15 through 471.1911, and to carry out the general powers granted by statute.

Board Membership: The Board shall consist of three (3), five (5), seven (7) or nine (9) members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council.

Qualifications to Serve: Must be a resident of the City of Silver Bay.

Compensation: Volunteer

Current Members:

• Steve VanHouse – Chair
• Jenny Bjerken
• Nathan Stadler
• Gene LaFond
• Dick Stern
• Tracy Tiboni, School Board Representative
• Shane Hoff, Council Member
• Bryan Carpenter, Recreation Director

2023 Meeting Schedule:

Wednesday, January 4, 9:00 a.m. – Agenda / Minutes

Wednesday, February 8, 9:00 a.m. – Agenda / Minutes

Wednesday, March 8, 9:00 a.m. – Agenda / Minutes

Wednesday, April 5, 9:00 a.m. – Agenda / Minutes

Wednesday, May 3, 9:00 a.m. – Agenda / Minutes

Wednesday, June 7, 9:00 a.m. – Agenda / Minutes

Wednesday, July 5, 9:00 a.m. – Agenda / Minutes

Wednesday, August 9, 9:00 a.m. -Agenda / Minutes

Wednesday, September 6, 9:00 a.m. – Agenda / Minutes

Wednesday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. – Agenda / Minutes

Wednesday, November 8, 9:00 a.m. – Agenda / Minutes

Wednesday, December 6, 9:00 a.m. – Agenda / Minutes