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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 05-27 CONCM• MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER III THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MAY 27, 1976 CITY HALL LIBFARY CONFERENCE ROOM 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. f.rc,ll Call Chairman Vetter, Commissioners Winkelman, 7)orzf, "rice, Jensen and Forstrom. also pro =,e:n~ was rid inistr Assistant Ron Wren. Chairman Vetter stated' tkat ~Comrnissione.r ,iving,sto , would be unable to attend this evening's nneeting and was excused. ,approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Price and seconded by Commis- •4-16-76 sioner Dorff to approve the minutes of the April 13, 1976 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimous1% . "Pride in Your Cityf1 First item of business on the agenda was a report by Peport Chairman Vetter on the "Pride in Your City Campaign;'. She stated that she had not recei,.red a great deal of response to a memo tent to teachers and youth leaders Jn Brooklyn Center on April 16. She reported that to darn ttrpo fro rlc` had been undertaken: 1. Girl Scouts nd '~l A Bowman had cleaned the Shingle Creek greo t:F ip ? "-33r:P Fire Girls from Palmer Lake and Willow pan, : c ? _Weer the direction of Rhonda Carr clean.cri around ;y=es 3. Students from Orchard Lane planted trees in ~:he 01YV1r0rt- mental preserve. The Chairman further reported that follow lip cal-1-- wo➢.ild oe made in an attempt to establish other "bride in Your Gie projects. She further stated that other group; had done some clean up projects proposed for the campaign; !D-,_,t '.:ad not noti- fied the Commission. s A,brief discussion ensued relative to improving the "Pride in Your City Campaign" for 1977. Commissioner Dorff suggested concentrating the effort during one week-end . -1- 5-27-76 Commissioner Winkelman suggested publicizing the event earlter next year and to include in that publicity various proposed projects. She stated that this might be beneficial to groups planning clean up projects. The Secre ry introduced the next item of 3 usincss, that of a report on the proposed environmental preserve fall workshop. He stated that the PomMission, following a report at the April 15 meeting, had agreed to postpone conducting the workshop unt4l rtext fall on the advice of Mr. Don Bechetti and Kenneth Lundgren. He stated that teachers are not now looking to undertake new projects, but would be next fall. Chairman Vetter stated that a Workshop package will need to be assembled which will contain the materials to be used along with an explanation of he program. She further stated that this package should be submitted to the various school principals by, August 5. She P); rained that the Commission will have t9. sell to the teacherp on the benefits of the program. A brief discussion ensued rela,tAV. a to the best time to offer the Environmental Workshop, Commi sioner Winkelman suggested that, an aftOrnoo" 2p. ie $"saber may be the best time to conduct the workshop. She also suggested meeting some time in late July to put the program together. The Secretary introduced the heist item of business, that of a report on the Center for Community Action Sumpter Youth Project in the Environmental Preserve. lie s s Atilt ~ annepin County, has agreed to include the proposed project submitted by the Environmenntal Tasce as one of the projects to be done during the summer of 1976. He stated that youth between the ages of 14 and 21 will begin working on June 14 and plan to accomplish all of the various tasks submitted as part of the total project. The Secretary briefly reviewed the various proposed tasks which include building a 3$_0 foot floating bridge, developing trails and rest areas, 'apd also terracing the area north of the shelter building. He stated that letters have been sent to various organIzatiops and businesses in Brooklyn Center and Crystal requesting donations and materials that can be used for the project. He explained Environmental Preserve Fall Workshop CCA Summer Youth Proj ect • • • $-27-76 „ that the youth being used as laborers will be directed by CCA Group Site Supervisors and will be paid through Federal funds. A brief discussion ensued with the Secretary explaining other state and'federal summer youth job programs available in Brooklyn Center. Recess The Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission recessed at 8:45 p.m. and resumed at 9:05 p.m. Park and Recreation The next item of business was a review and discussion of Y Plan the recent meeting held wit the Park and Recreation Commission regarding the Perk Policy Plan, The Secrrtary briefly reviewed the various aspects ofi tLe policy plan and the topics of mutual intort-~ 't .,ii u s: 36 a~ the ivlay 18', Park and Recreation Cormission meeting. brief discussion' ensued relative to the Policy flan a~: the type of input the Conservation Commission could pro- vide the Park and Recreation. Commission when it and prepares to make recommendations regarding t P.7-11 per sake Basin and the Twin. l.:)ke Areas. Chairman Fetter noted that the Park and Recreation Commission Chairman 'nad stated that the Commission would gladly receive and review any Conservation Commission recommendations relating to thps,e areas. A discussion ensued relative to the power lines that traverse the Palmer Lake Basin. Commissioner Price stated that ne had heard that NSP plans- to rcplac^ those p„ v- r pelt requested information regarding the poss. bility of movi ng these poles to another location. Commissioner Forstrom left the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Further discussion ensued relative to the mark Po.licv Plan. Commissioner Winkelman expressed her concern for the need of bicycle trails in Brooklyn Center. Commissioner Price stated that he favored hawing a few trails and observation platforms in the Palmer Lake Basin for persons wanting to observe nature. Following further discussion it was the consensus of the Commission to provide the Park and Recreation Commission ® with input regarding the Palmer Lake Basi.n.. -3- 5-27-76 ail loner Winkelman left the meeting at 9056 p.m ¢iiorKr Dorff reported can the present status of the r rl , ;positor,? program. He showed the Commission new g ".h t. will be. posted in all designated oil depositories. t ti,-3t -Al service stations, except the one at 69th `i.i;. will again be participating in t;e program. 74, furt`t,er si= ted that. he intends to contact other service. etc opry ators it the vicinity o 69th and 'Humboldt as r yir willingnc~ ss to become involved. W d ~ a etter announced tlxat four other Girl Scout will bra l,.ani;iling the opc,-,-ition of the Recycling within the near future, ~ e explained that 's troop, which h~(-l opor`aend the c~-: for in past, will be leaving for a to of Europe it the end c," I ne- a Sho stated that the money for the tour was realized b~y t nod Scouts from the operation of the center.. airman Fv~etter announced that there would be no (-,onservation Commission meetings during June or July. stated that they next Commission meeting will be t'nH regularly scheduled meeting in September. The ,a ",..irrzan further stated that the annual Conservation `ornmission picnic will be held at Qommissioner Price's r~r 4 in August, } : :ioxa by Commissioner Jensen and seconded by >omi.2,ss~loner orff to adjourn the meeting. The motion pjj, -id unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Conservation %c:rr~i °i;i.on adjourned at la. 5 5, p rrz, ,')il Depository Program Recycling Center -ur-rimer chodl le Adjournment ®4-