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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 09-18 CONCMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 18, 1980 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission met in regular.session and was called to order by Chairman Vetter at 7:40 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Vetter, Commissioners Jensen, Albright, Lutenegger, Price, Wesloh, Dorff and Cilke. Also present were Councilmember Celia Scott and Admin- istrative Assistant Brad Hoffman. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS There were no Commissioner's comments. ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE UPDATE Chairman Vetter did a brief review on the history and the amenities of the environmental preserve. She noted that the property was primarily within the City of Crystal and that the development of the preserve was a joint project between the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission and the Crystal counterpoint. She also noted that Brooklyn Center's Conservation Commission took the initiative to develop the project. To date, the City's involvement has been limited to minor maintenance. A brief discussion then ensued relative to the activities of the preserve. Councilmember Celia Scott indicated that we should check to see if the environmental preserve task force is intact and is still active. Chairman Vetter indicated that the task force is on paper only and its activity has faded away to nothing. Commis- sioner Price indicated that perhaps we should contact groups such as the scouts, schools and so forth to see if they would be willing to do volunteer work in developing the preserve. Chairman Vetter indicated that she felt if there was no further need for development then the task force is no longer needed. She felt that if development is completed then the role of the Commission should be towards the development of programs to make use of the preserve area. Commissioner Price indicated that it was the Commission's role to educate people and that the preserve offered many opportunities to fill that role. Commissioner Albright indicated that it might be a good idea for the group to go through the preserve since some of the members have never seen it. A brief discussion then ensued about the appropriate time to go. Following the discussion it was recommended by Councilmember Scott that each member take the time on their own to visit the preserve before the next meeting. Commissioner Dorff indicated that when the members visit the preserve they should be considering what people should be looking for and how to attract people to the area. NEW PROJECTS A brief discussion ensued relative to the housing energy projects presented through the Community Education department. It was noted that it had a poor response. Commissioner Albright inquired as to whether or not any real assessment had been done as to why the project had failed. A brief discussion then ensued relative to that subject. 9-18-80 -1- A brief discussion then ensued relative to directions the Commission should take. There was some discussion relative to them taking a survey of the community on the role that the Commission should be playing. It was recom- mended by Councilmember Scott that the best way to get a feeling for the City's pulse is to talk to neighbors. Commissioner Jensen noted that the Chamber has been active in promotion carpooling and other energy issues. The Commission might find the Chamber a good vehicle for finding new avenues for the Commission to take part in. Councilmember Scott left the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Commissioner Albright left the meeting at 8:55 p.m. It was noted that "Pride in Your City" should be started earlier this year in order to make it successful and that the Commission would also want to take part in Kaleidoscope which will be coming up. Commissioner Dorff indicated that he would report next month on the tree program initiated in the City of Crystal. Chairman Vetter indicated that she would like to see a report on the use of Community Development Block Grant funds and energy and a report on Chamber activities. OTHER BUSINESS Chairman Vetter indicated that she received a letter from Community:Education asking for a representative from the Commission on their Council. A brief discussion followed and it was recommended that Commissionef Albright represent the Commission on the Community Education Council. _ Chairman Vetter indicated she received a letter from Senator Skip Humphrey inviting the members to attend a legislative commission on energy. The meeting would be September 25 at 8:30 a.m. in Room 15. Chairman Vetter briefly reviewed a.number of seminars that will be available to the public in the very near future. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Dorff to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously and the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission adjourned at 9:26 p.m. Chairman 9-18-80 -2-