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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 10-20 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 OCTOBER 20, 1977 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, Price, Dorff, Wesloh and Livingston. Also present were Councilman Maurice Britts Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman. Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Jensen and seconded by April 21, 1977 Commissioner Dorff to accept the minutes of the September 15, 1977 April 21, 1977 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Livingston and seconded by Commissioner Wesloh to accept the minutes of the September 15, 1977 meeting. The motion passed un- animously. • River Ridge Hike Review The first agenda item was a review of the Fall Hike held at River Ridge Park. The Conservation Commission had sponsored the hike in the park on Saturday, October 15, 1977. The group which included Chairman Vetter, Commissioners Winkelman and Dorff were lead by Mr. Dick Peterson. The group hike started at the Brooklyn Center High School where they viewed a film entitled, "Gems of Blue". Mr. Peterson discussed his attempts to induce bluebirds into this area, noting that he has a colony of bluebirds as close as Elk River at this time. Following the film and discussion period, the group left for River Ridge 'Park. The park tour lasted until 3:00 p.m. at which time the group enjoyed some refresh- ments. Chairman Vetter indicated that she would write Mr. Peterson a thank you note for his part in the Fall Hike. Woodlake Tour Discussion The second agenda item was a discussion of a future hike through the Richfield Nature Center. Commissioner Livingston indicated that he was unable to confirm a date for the tour with his friend who had been involved in the planning of the Center. Commissioner Livingston stated that he would again try to contact the individual and set a date for the tour. -1- 10-20-77 Commissioner Price stated that he also knew an individual, who was,the former mayor, that could serve as a guide. Chairman Vetter stated that they would again try Commissioner Livingston' s_ friend and if they were unable to set a time and date, Commissioner i, Price would then make arrangements with the former Richfield mayor. Chairman Vetter then introduced the next item of Energy Workshop business on the agenda which was a discussion of the upcoming Energy Conservation Workshop. The Sec- retary stated that he had talked with Marcia Battle of the State Energy Office and that she would be able to speak at the workshop on November 15, 1977. He fur- ther stated that he would have to give her the time and place which the Commission should set this evening. Chairman Vetter noted that the workshop was a joint venture between the League of Women Voters and the Conservation Commission and that it was being sponsored through the Community Education Program. Following a brief discussion, the Commissioners selected 7:30 p.m. as a starting time for the workshop and that it would be held at the High School. Commissioner Winkelman arrived at 8:20 p.m. Commissioner Arrival The Commission then discussed publicity for the work- • shop. Commissioner Jensen stated that the Housing Commission should be made aware of the workshop. The Secretary replied that he would relate that informa- tion to Ron Warren, the Secretary of the Housing Commis- sion. It was also noted that Mary Jane Gustafson of the Brooklyn Center Post should be contacted so that she could run something on the workshop in her column. Commissioner Winkelman stated that an attempt should be made to notify senior citizens in Brooklyn Center. After a lengthy discussion, it was agreed that the senior citizens that meet on Wednesday afternoons in the Civic Center would be contacted. Chairman Vetter requested that the Secretary contact Marcia Battle and request that she bring some handouts for the workshop. Commissioner Livingston reviewed with the Commission Alternative Energy his experiences at the Alternative Energy Workshop Workshop Report held at the Radisson South. He indicated that the work- Commissioner Gary Livingston shop had been very informative and interesting although i at times very technical. Following a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Livingston stated that the State Energy 10-20-77 -2- Agency would be sponsoring a solar energy design competition next year. Recess The Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission recessed • at 9:00 p.m. and resumed at 9:20 p.m. Film Following the break, the Commission then viewed the film "Can We Fish Again". The Secretary noted that this film was one of a series of films and slide presen- tations that dealt with pollution souces that the Com- mission would be reviewing in the coming months. This particular film dealt with PCB contaminants and their affect upon the food chain. PCB stands for Polyehlorineted Biphenyls. Following the film, the Commission discussed PCB's and the effects they have had in other cases. Commission Projects The last discussion item of the evening introduced by Chairman Vetter was a group discussion of proposed projects. Chairman Vetter stated that the Commission should start its spring cleanup campaign in January to assure plenty of lead time for the various civic groups to participate. Following a brief discussion, it was agreed to start the campaign earlier this year. • Commissioner Price suggested a series of programs dealing with energy conservation. Councilman Britts offered the suggestion that the Commission examine energy consumption in Brooklyn Center and see if they couldn't make recommendations to the Council to reduce that level of consumption. Chairman Vetter inquired if the City maintained a listing of the City's energy consumption needs. The Secretary replied that a list such as she described does not exist but that such a list could probably be put together. Following a lengthy discussion, it was agreed that the Commission would continue the project discussion at the next Commission meeting. Other Business Chairman Vetter inquired if there was any other business for the Commission. Commissioner Jensen inquired if there was anything new about the proposal to ban outboard motors on Twin Lakes. The Secretary then replied tha t he had a copy of the County' s ordinance for the Commission to review. He stated that the pro- posed ordinance would come before the County board sometime this winter and would probably be enacted by • the corning summer season. -3- 10-20-77 s Commissioner Jensen moved and Commissioner Dorff Adjournment seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 p.m. The motion was passed unanimously. • Chairman 40 10-20-77 -4-