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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 09-23 CONCMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 23, 1976 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 Winkelman, Livingston, and Dorff. Also present were Administrative Assistants Ronald Warren and Leon Beasley. Commissioner Price was excused from this evening's meeting. Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Winkelman, seconded by 5-27-76 Commissioner Dorff, to approve the minutes of the May 27, 1976 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. Forstrom's Resignation The first item on the agenda was introduced by Chairman Vetter. She stated that she had received a phone call from Commissioner Forstrom giving notice of his resigna- tion from the Commission in lieu of his move to California. Chairman Vetter instructed the Secretary to draft a memo to the Mayor pertaining to Mr. Forstrom's resignation. Environmental The next agenda item was the Environmental Preserve Fall Preserve Fall Workshop. Chairman Vetter reported that this year's work- Workshop shop will be held on two separate occasions. The first workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, October 5. This workshop is expected to draw approximately 36 teachers from the Osseo School District. The second session is scheduled for October 12 for the Robbinsdale teachers. Each session will begin at 3:45 p.m. Chairman Vetter then proceeded to inform the Commission about the itinerary of the workshop. She stated that the workshop was designed to be brief. The teachers are to assemble at the Orchard Lane School, and from there they are to proceed to the Preserve. -1- 9-23-76 She continued by inforring the Commissioners of the types of activities arranged for the workshop. Com- missioner Dorff inquired about the absence of the Brooklyn Center School District from the program. Commissioner Winkelman responded that only the schools within walking distance of the Preserve were chosen. She also mentioned the participation of Orchard Lane, Fair Oaks and Garden City schools in the workshop program. Commissioner Dorff stated that it may be worthwhile for the Commission to follow up this fall's workshop by contacting the participating teachers as to their reaction to the workshop and poll the stadents on the teachers' presentation. He also stated that perhaps workshops can be held for all seasons depending on how this fall workshop goes. Chairman Vetter instructed the Secretary to draft a memo to Commissioners Bill Price and Barb Jensen informing them of the dates and times of the fall workshop and encouraging them to attend. Chairman Vetter stated that she had invited a mem- ber of the Brooklyn Center Jaycees to attend this evening's Commission meeting to inform the Com- mission on the Jaycees' plans for the Preserve. It was noted by the Chairman that no one from the Jaycees was in attendance at this meeting. The Secretary introduced the next agenda item. He informed the Commissioners as to the overall success of the summer youth project in the Environ- mental Preserve. Commissioner Winkelman further expanded on the highlights of the youth project. She stated that she would invite Ms. Ann Mencel to the next Commission meeting for a more detailed report of the various aspects of the Environmental Preserve. The Secretary presented to the Commission the next item on the agenda. He reported on the present status of the recycling center. He stated that there were a number of problems encountered this summer at the site, the majority of which were in the form of debris outside the center confines. He also informed the Commission of the active participation of the Girl Scouts in helping to alleviate this problem. He stated that without their assistance the center might have been closed this summer. A brief discussion ensued relative to the recycling center and the Girl Scouts' effort. Jaycees Summer Youth Project Recycling Center 0 • 0 -2- 9-23-76 Park Plan Commissioner Winkelman requested that the Secretary ask Mr. Hagel of the Park and Recreation Department to report on the park plan vacancy. Chairman Vetter noted that there existed a vacancy on the Commission and urged her fellow Commissioners to help seek someone to fill that vacancy. She stated that the usual procedure for appointment to the Commission is to contact Mayor Cohen. Fall Hike The Commission next addressed the issue of having a fall hike this year. It was the general consensus of the Com- mission that the fall workshop would occupy a majority of their effort and, therefore, the fall hike was set aside for this year. Community Education Chairman Vetter stated that the Commission should have more frequent communication with the Community Education Advisory Committee. Commissioner Dorff stated that he • had reviewed their activity schedule and expressed the idea of approaching the Community Education organization in a more formal fashion and present some of the Commis= sion's ideas to them. Further discussion ensued relative to Community Education and their plans for this spring's Kaleidoscope. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Winkelman and seconded by 40 Commissioner Livingston to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Chairman 0 -3- 9-23-76