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
Public Comment Policy– Occasionally meetings may be canceled due to lack of quorum or other events.
2025 Meetings – Wednesdays @ 9:00 a.m. –
July 9 – Agenda / Minutes
August 6 – Agenda / Minutes
September 3 – Agenda / Minutes
October 8 – Agenda / Minutes
November 5 – Agenda / Minutes
December 3 – Agenda / Minutes
2024 Meetings- Wednesdays @ 9:00 a.m. :
May 8 – Canceled
September 4 – Agenda / Minutes
October 9- Agenda / Minutes
November 6 – Canceled
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. – Canceled
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. – Canceled
Wednesday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. –Agenda / Minutes
Monday, October 16, 9:00 a.m. Special Meeting – Minutes
Monday, November 6, 4:00 p.m. Special Meeting- Agenda / Minutes
Wednesday, December 6, 9:00 a.m. – Agenda / Minutes