HomeMy WebLinkAbout07A Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Youth Seat Appointments
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Zac Dockter, Parks and Recreation Director
Date: September 11, 2018
Subject: Appointment to Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
Councilman Thiede and Chairman Zurbey have interviewed and are recommending Paige Miller and
Grayden Bluhm be appointed to the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission effective
September 20, 2018. This appointment would fill two youth seat vacancies.
Paige Miller is a sophomore at East Ridge High School. She has enjoyed Cottage Grove parks
throughout her youth. She and her family have been actively involved in several sports and recreation
programs in the community for many years. Paige is seeking to learn more about civil service and
Parks and Recreation by serving on the Commission.
Grayden Bluhm is a junior at Park High School. He has volunteered for the Parks and Recreation
summer youth programs in the past and more recently built a tether ball court at North Ideal Park for his
Eagle Scout project. Grayden is excited about upcoming park and recreational facility additions while
also wanting to help improve existing facilities.