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Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission (PARC)

The Bloomington Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission advises the City Council on matters related to the capital development, improvement and maintenance of city parks as well as recreation and cultural arts programs.

Meeting location, schedule, agendas, minutes
Mission statement and duties
Commissioners and their terms
Staff liaison
2009 Work plan (20KB, 2-page PDF)
2008 Annual report (120KB, 3-page PDF)

Meeting location, schedule, agendas, minutes

Meetings are usually held in the Dakota Conference Room, located in Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road.

Online calendar: Links to meeting schedule, agendas and minutes. Browse for meetings that are posted each month. Agendas and approved minutes are added as they become available.
Annual meeting schedule (19KB PDF).

Mission statement and duties

Parks and Recreation Division

The mission of the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Division is to enhance the quality of life, health and wellness of our patrons through innovative and diversified parks, arts, recreation, leisure and cultural opportunities. This is accomplished through the stewardship of the community's parks and natural areas, and through the provision of quality recreational facilities and programs at an affordable price.

PARC

Section 2.98.11 of the Bloomington City Code charges PARC with the following duties:

To review and evaluate park and recreation programs and how these programs can and do fulfill the existing and future needs of the City.
To review and evaluate parks, recreation and arts financing methods as they relate to needs.
To review, study, and evaluate the use, operation, and need for revenue facilities in the City such as the golf courses, swimming pools, and Bloomington Community Ice Garden.
To study, review, and evaluate existing and future programs and facilities in the area of cultural activities as an important additional source of recreation for the people; and to study how these programs and facilities meet the cultural needs of the community.

Commissioners and their terms

Commissioner	Position	Term expires
Rachel Berkowitz	Youth Member	Aug. 31, 2010
Gordie Holm	Commissioner	Dec. 31, 2012
Peter Moe	Commissioner	Dec. 31, 2012
David Schulze	Chair	Dec. 31, 2010
Gregg Thompson	Commissioner	Dec. 31, 2011
Kevin Thompson	Commissioner	Dec. 31, 2010
Dan Wallerus	Vice Chair	Dec. 31, 2012

Staff liaison

PARC's staff liaison is Randy Quale, manager of the City's Parks and Recreation Division.

For more information, contact:

Parks and Recreation Division
PH: 952-563-8877, FAX: 952-563-8715, TTY: 952-563-8740
E-mail: parksrec@ci.bloomington.mn.us