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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 10-08 CONCMMinutes of the Proceedings of the Conservation Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota October 8, 1970 The Conservation Commission was called to order by Chairman Audre Mossberg at 8:05 P.M. Roil Call: Rozella Gunderson, Bonnie Snater, Brian Murn, Audre Mossberg, and Sylvia Winkelman. Bill Price arrived at 8:57 P.M. Motion was made by Commissioner Murn and seconded by Commissioner Snater to approve the minutes of the September 24, 1970, meeting, as submitted. The motion carried unanimously. Chairman Mossberg then announced that several youth groups have called asking about clean-up projects on shingle Creek Parkway. They were told to clean up badly littered areas that they noted. It was suggested we give them some publicity and have a map of Shingle Creek available to keep tabs on areas cleaned. A motion was made by Commissioner Snater and seconded by commissioner Murn to send letters to the following: 1. Minneapolis City Council to support the ban on selling non-returnable soft drink containers. 2. Commend Super Valu and Red owl stores for listing the phosphate content on laundry products; 3. Commend the City of Robbinsdale for passing an ordinance requiring retail stores to list phosphate contents on soap products. The Conservation Commission should obtain a copy of the Robbinsdale ordinance, study it, and then recommend to the City of Brooklyn center city Council similar action; 4. Chairman of the Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission informing him of the Conservation Commission's resolution concerning the operation of snowmobiles in the City Parks as well as to encourage the Park and Recreation Commission to publicize snowmobile trails in the City, County and State Parks. The motion carried unanimously. -2- The conservation Commission next reviewed a draft resolution and after making modifications, Commissioner Snater introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 90. 70.32 RESOLUTION TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF SNOWMOBILES IN THE CITY PARKS WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Commission went on record January 7, 1970, recommending that snowmobiles be allowed only in the area known as Central Park and in the southern perimeter of the Palmer Lake Basin south of a line extending from Urban Avenue on the West to the 70th Avenues on the East; and WHEREAS, the Council went on record February 2, 1970, requesting that the Conservation Commission consider the matter of snowmobile operations in City parks and make recommendations to the Park and Recreation Commission; and WHEREAS, again on February 9, 1970, the Council passed a Resolution temporarily authorizing snowmobile operations in certain City parks (Resolution No. 70-23); and WHEREAS, on February 28, 1970, the Conservation Commission visited the City parks and observed that snowmobiles were in certain parks illegally and in violation of the City Ordinance and Resolution No. 70-23; and WHEREAS, throughout the winter of 1970, the Conservation commission observed that snowmobiles had made compacted trails through dense brush and trees and other unique natural growth in the Palmer Lake Park Basin; and WHEREAS, it has been concluded that other City parks are strictly for neighborhood use and too small for snowmobile operations; and WHEREAS, the Conservation Commission did again make an on-site visit on September 26, 1970, to the Palmer Lake Park Basin where they observed that permanent trails had been developed from snowmo- bile operations and motor scooters: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION go on record requesting: -3- 1. That the Park and Recreation Commission jointly request with the Conservation Commission that the city council amend Resolution No. 70-23 because the continued operation of snowmobiles in Palmer Lake Park Basin is detrimental to the total environment of that area and should be eliminated; 2. That snowmobiles be continued to be permitted to operate in Central Park (excluding Garden City Park) and within Shingle Creek and contiguous to City owned space from 69th Avenue North to the Interstate 94, subject to the terms and provisions of Section 27- 903.(2) of the city ordinances. 3. That the Park and Recreation Department work closely with the snowmobile association to establish marked trails within the areas where snowmobiles are permitted; 4. That the Park and Recreation Commission post adequate signs prohibiting snowmobiling in the Palmer Lake Basin, Garden City Park and Kylawn Park. The motion was seconded by commissioner Murn and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bonnie Snater, Bill Murn, William Price, Audre Mossberg, and Rozella Gunderson; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Commissioner Winkelman next reported on the Kylawn Task Force. The September 24, 1970, minutes were read and it was noted that: a. The United States Department of Agriculture offered to assist in soil and water studies of the Kylawn Crystal Airport area; b. The Kylawn Task Force discussed debris/refuse problems on the leased Crystal airport land alleged to be coming from the Twin Lake North Apartments. Commissioner Winkelman then passed out the Crystal Airport lease agreement amongst the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Air- ports Commission, Cities of Brooklyn Center and Crystal for a wildlife and environmental park on part of Crystal Airport. It was the concensus of the Conservation Commission to direct the Chairman to establish a line a communication with the newly formed Crystal Conservation Commission. -4- Commissioners Gunderson and Murn next reported on their Conservation program with the local P.T.A.'s. The Commissioners stated that all schools within Brooklyn Center are being provided with information on Conservation Educational programs and that there will be publicity on student involvement in each of these programs. The Conservation Commission will provide any assistance needed at these P. T. A. programs. Chairman Mossberg then commented that she would arrange a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and the Conservation Commission tentatively for November 12, 1970. She then stated that the City's Comprehensive Plan should be reviewed by each Commissioner prior to any joint meeting with the Planning Commission. Chairman Mossberg suggested that the Planning commission receive the Conservation Commission's summary of activities to date. Chairman Mossberg next reported on her discussion with Park and Recreation Director, Eugene Hagel, regarding public access to the Mississippi River south of Interstate 94 and north of 57th Avenue North. Mrs. Mossberg stated that this area has been under consideration by the Minnesota Highway Department, Minnesota Department of Conservation and the Brooklyn Center Park and 40 Recreation Commission since 1960. She stated that in the near future a meeting will be established amongst the interested parties in order to ascertain when access to the Mississippi River at this area could be made open to the general public. Motion was made by Commissioner Murn and seconded by Commissioner Price to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously. The Conservation Commission adjourned at 10:20 P.M. Chairman