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. –

January 8 – Agenda / Minutes

February 5 – Agenda / Minutes

March 5 – Agenda / Minutes

April 9 – Agenda / Minutes

May 7 – Agenda / Minutes

June 4 – Agenda / Minutes

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. :

January 3 – Agenda / Minutes

February 7 – Agenda / Minutes

March 6 – Agenda / Minutes

April 3 – Agenda / Minutes

May 8 – Canceled

June 5 – Agenda / Minutes

July 3 – Agenda / Minutes

August 7 – Agenda / Minutes

September 4 – Agenda / Minutes

October 9- Agenda / Minutes

November 6 – Canceled

December 4 – Agenda / Minutes

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