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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 11-17 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 NOVEMBER 17, 1977 CITY HALL Cali to Order The Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Secretary Brad Hoffman at 7:.35 p.m. Roll Call Commissioners Dorff, Price, Wesloh,. Winkelman and Livingston. Also present were Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman. Chairman Vetter indicated that she would be late to the meeting because of school conferences. Commissioner Jensen informed the Secretary that she would be unable to attend the meeting. Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Dorff and seconded by Com- October 20, 1977 missioner Price to accept the minutes of the October 20, 1977 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Report on Kylawn Park The first item of business was a report from Commis- Improvements stoner Winkelman on Kylawn Park improvements over • the past summer. She noted that the walkways had been maintained quite well by the Park and Recreation Depart- ment except that a number of boards were missing from the walkway. She further noted that a park sign was down again, although it had been put back up this past summer. A brief discussion ensued relative to the City's responsibility should someone be hurt because of the missing walkway boards. Commissioner Winkelman inquired about the oaks that were being cut down in the Crystal part of the park. Because only oaks were being cut, it was felt that the trees probably had oak wilt. The Secretary indicated that he would check with the City of Crystal to find out the reason for their being cut. Energy Workshop Report An Energy Conservation Workshop that had been jointly sponsored by the Conservation Commission and the League of Women Voters had been held on November 15. Commissioners Wesloh and Livingston reported that approximately 25 of 25 individuals had attended the workshop. Mr. Bill Davis of the Minnesota Energy Agency conducted the meeting. Commissioners Wesloh and Livingston reported that the meeting was very -1- 11-T7-77 informative and that the audience made many inquiries of Mr. Davis. The workshop reviewed such home energy conservation measures as insulation, weatherstripping, calking, storm windows and so forth. Some individuals expressed their concern that some products on the market had not been thoroughly researched enough and because of that they were hesitant to purchase such materials at this time. A brief discussion ensued relative to possible grants and low interest loans that would be available for energy conservation measures for low and moderate income groups. The Secretary replied that he would furnish such information at the next meeting. Commissioner Winkelman stated that she felt that the Commission should sponsor another workshop. She noted the wide spread interest in the community for this type of information. Commissioner Dorff suggested that it be held in the Civic Center. Commissioner Winkelman expressed her concern that the size of the audience might inhibit the exchange of information between the speaker and the audience. It was agreed that the Com- mission would again discuss a possible workshop in the near future at the next meeting. Because Chairman Vetter had not yet arrived, the Corn- mission elected to go on to the slide presentation and take up the spring cleanup campaign afterwards. The Commission then viewed the slide presentation from the State Water Quality Management Planning Unit of the PCA entitled Urban Storm Run Off. Chairman Vetter arrived at 8:40 p.m. The presentation covered the causes of pollution run off and its potential solutions.. It also covered costs attributed to cleaning up the problems. Following the slide presentation, the Commission discussed its application in Brooklyn Center. The Secretary noted that while Brooklyn Center is affected by the problem, its solution.must be a metropolitan one and that the Metro- politan Council is presently working towards its solution. Commissioner Winkelman inquired if the City cleans its catch basins. A brief discussion relative to catch basins followed and Commissioner Winkelman stated that she would find out how frequently catch basins were cleaned in Brooklyn Center. Commissioner Price noted that he was aware of a film on the Windom Nature Center and its development. He stated that he would attempt to secure the film for the next meeting. Slide Presentation Chairman Vetter Arrived 11-17-77 -2- Spring Cleanup Campaign The last item of business was the Spring Cleanup Campaign. It was decided that the Spring Cleanup Campaign would be held in late April. The last two (2) weekends would be the starting and ending dates for the project. Cleanup projects were discussed and it was suggested that groups such as the boyscouts, bluebirds, girlscouts and so forth be contacted to see if they would like to participate. it was further sug- gested that perhaps such groups could solicit pledges for each pound of -trash that they picked up as a fund raising project. Some discussion was given to having a weigh-in center located either.at City Hall or over at the public garage. It was felt that such a campaign would benefit the City and also would be a good pro- ject for such groups to raise funds for their related activities. A discussion then followed as to getting other civic groups primarily adult groups, to take an active part in the Spring Cleanup Campaign. It was suggested that perhaps a personal contact with the groups as opposed to just a letter be used. Chairman Vetter stated that she would be in touch with Park and Recreation Director Gene Hagel to see what projects might be available in the parks. Such projects they hoped to include would be the removal of dead Dutch elm tree wood. It was decided that the group would consider projects for the Spring Cleanup Campaign • and at the December Conservation Commission meeting, plans for the campaign would be finalized and that they would try to attract other civic groups into participating in the Spring Cleanup Campaign. Other Business No other business was introduced by the Commission. Adjournment A motion by Commissioner Wesloh and seconded by Commissioner Price to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p. m. Chairman -3- 11-17-77