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Home My WebLink About1975 09-18 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 SEPTEMBER 18, 1975 CITY HALL Call to order The Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission me-- in regular session and was called to order by Chairman Vetter at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call Chairman Vetter, Commissioners Dorff, Forstrom. in= Jensen and Livingston. Also present was strative Assistant James Lacina. Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Dorff and seconded by. 5-15-75 Commissioner Livingston to approve the m-in=rtes of the May 15, 1975 meeting. The motion [-r: 6sed unanimously. Recycling Reports Chairman Vetter introduced the first item c business on the agenda, that of a report o_u the oil depository recycling stations anu tZ1--, Girl Scout recycling project at 69th and Dupont. Commissioner Dorff proceeded with a brief re%7i&A< of the oil depository stations report. He pointed out the specific locatirn s of the oil depositories stating that the program has been underway for some two months and that to d --"e it has received excellent publicity. Commissioner Jensen expressed a concern for, notifying the Environmental Science Library, the Minneapolis Library, the Brooklyn Center Library and Chamber of Commerce offices of the oil recycling services and locations. A brief discussion ensued relative to the project. Commissioner Jensen commented that she would look into the matter of listing this service in various directories and environmental and community publications. Commissioner Jensen then continued with a report on the Girl Scout recycling program of cans and paper at 69th and Dupont. She stated that the Girl Scout recycling program has been changed to include the collection of cans and glass every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and paper on the last Saturday of the month. She indicated that Hoerner Waldorf would supply a trailer on the last Saturday of the month for collecting the paper. She also commented that the recycling depot could use a new sign and inquired if the City could furnish a sign for the center. The secretary stated he would research the matter. Commissioner Jensen then reviewed a YMCA work- shop to be held on October 20th that would in- volve a session on recycling. She stated that this topic should be considered for the Commis siDn's involvement at its October meeting. Commissioner Winkelman arrived at 8030 p.m. Chairman Vetter next reviewed two possible programs for the Winter Community Education Program. She recommended a winter hike and a presentation by the Elm Creek Preserve Naturalists as two possibilities. She sug- gested that the Commissioners consider these matters and be prepared to comment on other items at the October meeting. Chairman Vetter next commented relative to the fall hike of the Conservation Commission. A brief discussion ensued relative to that program. Chairman Vetter suggested that Commissioner Winkelman lead a hike through Kylawn Preserve on Saturday, October 25th. It was the consensus of the Commission to set Saturday, October 25th, as the date for the fall hike through Eylawn Preserve to be led by Commissioner Winkelman. Chairman Vetter indicated she would contact the secretary regarding flyers and a film to be shown at the building in the Preserve prior to the hike. Chairman Vetter then introduced Mr. Tom Huber, a Hoy Scout, who has recently undertaken the project of plantings around the building at the Preserve. He briefly reviewed the work th t he had done around the building. A brief discussion ensued relative to the plantings and the turf in the area. Commis- sioner Winkelman commented that the trail system. seemed to be in pretty good shape. Winter community Education Program Fall Hike 0 • • 0-18-75 -2- Palmer Lake Proposal The secretary next reviewed the Park and Recrea- tion Commission°s proposals regarding Palmer Lake in conjunction with its park comprehensive plan. He stated that to date the Commission has done notMng more than review the past plans and attempt to fit them in with today°s needs in the park concept. ® He stated that they had made no decisions or recommendations as to Palmer Lake development or nondevelopment® He commented briefly can a recent resolution passed by the Chamber of Commerce for Brooklyn Park to con- sider acquisition of the remaining parcels of Palmer Lake to the north cE Brooklyn Center, He thers indicated that, he would keep the Conserva- tion Commission iii-.formed as to action in this area s Meeting Time Change Motion by Commissioner Dorff, seconded by Com- missioner Winkelman to change the meeting time from 8:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Borstrom and seconded by Commissioner Dorff to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unaniemously. The Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission meeting adjourned at 10:00 p,m~ Chairman 0 -3- 9-18®75