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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 05-19 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 MAY 19 , 1977 CITY HALL Call to Order The Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairman Vetter at 7:05 p.m. Roll Call Chairman Vetter, Commissioners Price, Jensen, Dorff, and Winkelman. Also present was Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman. Announcement Chariman Vetter announced that the Mayor had appointed with the Council's approval Bernie Weslow to the Conser- vation Commission. Chairman Vetter added that Mr. Weslov was a Science instructor at Brooklyn Center High School and that she felt that he would be a valuable asset to the Commission. She further stated that she hoped that the applicants not chosen for the Commission would accept assignments with the Environmental Task Force. Kaleidoscope Report The first agenda item was a review from each Commissioner relative to their individual observations and comments about the Conservation Commission's booth at Kaleidoscope. Chairman Vetter explained that she had worked in the film room showing the movie, "Featherfoot" . She added that while few individuals attending Kaleidoscope took the time to watch the movie, those individuals who did indicated that they felt it to be quite worthwhile. It was the apparent consensus of those individuals who watched the film that it should be included in drivers training courses. Commissioner Jensen-stated that a good number of indivi- duals were interested in the oil recycling centers. After a brief discussion the Commissioners agreed that the booth had not attracted a.s many individuals as had been expected. Spring Hike Report Commissioner Winkelman reported that she and Chairman Vetter had led the spring hike through Kylawn Park and the adjoining preserve on Saturday, May 7, 1977. A total of sixteen (16) additional persons took part in the hike. As reported, there was a great deal of enthusiasm amongst the group. Commissioner Winkelman noted that a 'total of twenty-two (22) species of birds were observed by the group. Chairman Vetter added that the tour ended -1- 5-19-77 by 9:00 a.m. and that the group returned to the shelter building at Kylawn for some refreshments. Commissioner Winkelman reported that a number of boards in the walkway of the park have been destroyed and that they constituted a hazard. The Secretary replied that he would bring the matter to the attention of the Director of Parks and Recreation Gene Hagel. The next agenda item was Commissioner Jensen's report on the "Pride in Your City Campaign" . Commis- sioner Jensen registered her disappointment with various local civic groups in the City. She noted that she had had very little response or support from such groups for the campaign. She further added that the Commission should start planning the "Pride in Your City Campaign" earlier next year in hopes of enhancing civic group participation. Commissioner Jensen stated that a group of thirty (30) to fifty (50) youths would be picking up litter along Shingle Creek Parkway from the Minneapolis border northwards to Highway 100 and from there north to the City Hall. She further added that a group of youths from Brooklyn United Methodist Church had found sponsors to pay them a fee for every pound of litter they picked up. The monies are to be used for a youth summer camp. After a brief discus- sion about group projects, Commissioner Jensen stated that Larry Davenport would be covering the various campaign projects for the newspaper. A brief discussion then ensued relative to a possible tree planting campaign in the fall. Chairman Vetter announced that there would be no meeting of the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission during the months of June and July. Chairman Vetter also suggested an informal tour by the Commissioners of the Woodlake Preserve in Richfield. After a brief discussion, it was agreed that tentative plans should be made on an agreeable date sometime this summer. - The next item of business dealt with the Commissioner's resolution to acknowledge the civic works of Mr. John Koester. Chairman Vetter appointed Commissioner Winkelman to deliver the resolution because Mr. Koester was too ill at this time to attend the Commission meeting to accept the resolution. "Pride In Your City" Report Summer Schedule Other Business 0 0 -2- 5-19-77 4o Adjournment Commissioner Jensen moved and Commissioner Price seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Conservation Com- mission adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Chairman 0 0 -3- 5-19-77