HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 04-15 CONCMMinutes of the Proceedings of
the Conservation Commission of
the City of Brooklyn Center in
the County of Hennepin and State of
Minnesota
April 15, 1971
The meeting was called to order following a joint meeting
of the Crystal and Brooklyn Center Conservation Commissions by
Chairman Audre Mossnerg at 10:00 P.M. at the Crystal City Hall.
Roll Call: Chairman Audre Mossberg, Commissioners Dorff,
Almen, TTinkelman and Price. Staff member present: Blaie Tremere.
Chairman Mossberg asked Blair Tremere whether the Commission
would have a wort' area ane research facility in the new city hall/
civic center. Mr. Tremere said he woule report on this at the
next meeting.
Motion was mace by Commissioner Price and seconded by
Commissioner Dorff that the project report of the Steering
Committee for the Preservation of the Area Vest of Kylawn Park
be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner A1men announced an u-coming glass and metal
pickup drive.
Commissioner Price inquired as to the Commission sponsoring
a "clean up day". He noted that many people have large amounts
of trash, leaves and trimmings, and that many are going ahead
and dumping them illegally because of the overflow.
Motion by Commissioner Dorff,•and seconded by Commissioner
Price to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
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REPORT OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND
THE CITY OF CRYSTAL CONSERVATION COMMISSIONS HELD APRIL 15, 1971
AT THE CRYSTAL CITY HALL.
The meeting followed a session with the Crystal Conservation
Commission. That program included a presentation by Commissioner
Winkelman of the proposed program for development of the land
west of Kylawn nark, which will involve both communities. The
plan was well received by the Crystal group.
Also, a program was presented by Mr. Paul Olsen of Madison,
Wisconsin. He showed slides and discussed the 19 year old
program of environmental and ecological education in .Madison.
He noted the growth of the program, the extent of the forested
and natural area used, and the popularity of the project.
The program is supported by the local school district,
and involves educators as well as students in the work projects
which are conducted. Air. Olsen stated that the benefits are
many: education, in natural resource preservation and conser-
vation; social and psychological development through the rela-
tionships among youth and educators; and the basic environmental
ecological improvements of the park area.
Mr. Olsen stated the program was very popular and was growing
each year. He said the annual amount budgeted by the School
Board is $30,000; this includes pay for the educators involved.