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Minutes of the Proceedings of
the Conservation Commission of
the City of Brooklyn Center in
the County of Hennepin and State
of Minnesota
March 11, 1971
The meeting was called to order by chairman Audre Mossberg at
8:02 P.M.
Roll Call: Chairman Audre mossberg, Commissioners Henry Dorff,
Greg Alhman, Sylvia Winkelman, Bonnie Snater, Bill Price, and
Karl Gross. Staff members present were: Tom Loucks.
Motion was made by Commissioner Gross and seconded by
Commissioner Winkelman to approve the minutes of January 14, 1971.
The motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Winkelman and seconded by
Commissioner Snater to approve the minutes of January 28, 1971,
as submitted. The motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Commissioner Snater and seconded by
Commissioner Price to approve the minutes of February 18, 1971,
as submitted. The motion carried unanimously.
Miss Debbie Lee, representing students at Osseo High
School presented Chairman Mossberg and Mayor Cohen with a check
for $22.00 to be utilized for Conservation Commission purposes.
Following a brief presentation ceremony, Chairman Mossberg and
members of the Commission thanked Miss Lee for their contribution
to the Conservation Commission.
The next item of business, Mayor Cohen was asked to speak to
the Commission members in regard to the recent proposal to develop
Durnam Island. The mayor briefly backgrounded the Commission on
the request and indicated that he would like to have the Commission
take a' --look at the Durnam Island area and make recommendations
and develop ecological arguments that would prohibit development
of the island. He indicated that he would like to have the
Commission bring forth a report in this regard to the City Council
as soon as possible.
It was the consensus of the Commission that they would begin
work on such a project and make such recommendation as necessary
as soon as possible.
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Chairman Mossberg made the following announcements. There
would be a glass and aluminum collection drive on March 200 19710
and the pick up would be at the Brooklyn Park City Hall.
She indicated that New Brighton is forming a Conservation
Commission and it has been indicated to her that they are forming
along the same lines as the Brooklyn Center Commission.
Commissioner Price indicated that Robert Spading has made a
film in regard to creeks and indicated that there is going to be
a showing of the film at MaCalester College on March 17, 1971.
it was also announced by Chairman Mossberg that Commissioners
Snater and Winkelman will be attending an environmental science
center course which relates to conservation commission work.
Chairman Mossberg indicated that she and Commissioner
Winkelman had made a presentation to District 279 School Board
and asked that a pilot project be initiated to provide school
yard plantings. The cost of the project is about $200.00. The
School Board approved the plan.
Chairman Mossberg noted that the city Council, at their
meetings of January 18th and February 8th, removed the state aid
designation from Xerxes Avenue, thereby removing the possibility
of its extension through Palmer Lake. She would write a letter
to the City Council commending them for their action.
The next item of business was P.T.A. Programs. A discussion
ensued among the Commission members and it was noted that the
Commission should pursue programs at Evergreen and Our Lady of
Victory Schools,however those plans need further implementation
and finalization. Willow Lane and Garden City will plan for programs
in the Fall.
The Conservation Commission next reviewed some impending
legislative matters with the state legislature.
Commissioner Gross introduced an item in which he indicated
that the Commission would desire more information from the Park
and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission regarding
long term plans and financing feasibility. A discussion followed
and it was the consensus of the Cvrnission to allow the staff time
to investigate the items discussed and report to the commission
at the next regular meeting.
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The last three items on the agenda will be taken up at the
next meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Gross and seconded by
Commissioner Dorff to adjourn the Conservation Commission meeting.
The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
11:00 P.M.
Chairman