HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 06-20 CONCMMinutes of the Proceedings of the
Conservation Commission of the City
Is of Brooklyn Center in the County of
Hennepin and the State of Minnesota
REGULAR SESSION
JUNE 20, 1974
CITY HALL
Call to order
The Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission
met in regular session and was called to
order by Chairman Vetter at 8:15 p.m.
Roll Call
Chairman Vetter, Commissioners Jensen, Almen,
Winkelman and Byrnes. Also present were Parks
and Recreation Director Gene Hagel, Mrs. Ann
Mencel and Administrative Assistant James
Lacina.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Jensen and seconded by
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Commissioner Winkelman to approve the minutes
of the May 9, 1974 meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
Arboretum
The secretary introduced the Director of Parks
Presentation
and Recreation Gene Hagel. Mr. Hagel proceeded
with a presentation on the arboretum proposed
for the Kylawn area. He began by giving a
brief explanation of the definition and contents
of an arboretum. A lengthy presentation ensued
relative to the arboretum in the Kylawn Park
area. Mr. Hagel stated the conceptual plan,
planting plan and grading plan for the arbore-
tum were prepared by Mr. Steven Jahns, a student
of Landscape Technology at Hennepin County
Vo-Tec.
Mr. Hagel commented that the land used for the
arboretum was obtained by the City as tax
delinquent property in March of 1973. He stated
the plan proposed by Mr. Jahns has been approved
by the City Council and the Park and Recreation
Commission. He further commented that the shelter
building from Willow Lane would be used to serve
the arboretum and the Preserve area. Mr. Hagel
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then proceeded with a brief explanation and
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oretum.
review of the maps and sketches of the ar
Commissioner Dorff arrived at 8:45 p.m.
Commissioner Jensen inquired as to the cost of
constructing the arboretum and as to the
possibility of a user°s fee for viewing the
arboretum. Mr. Hagel responded by stating he
did not feel at this time there would be any
user°s 'fee connected with the arboretum and
that he did not have a valid cost estimate to
complete the work in the arboretum. He further
explained the concept of the arboretum was an
ongoing program and would not be constructed
and completed within a certain period of time.
He stated the important factor at this point
of time would be to prepare the ground for the
planting program.
A brief discussion ensued relative to the use
of the arboretum. Mr. Hagel commented he did
not have any speculation at this time as to
the number of people that might be using the
arboretum or as to the operating cost. He did
comment, however, that he had hoped the concept
of an arboretum would be compatible to the
wishes of the people in the neighborhood.
It was the consensus of the Commission to accept
the arboretum report and commend Mr. Jahns for
the work he had done on it. Chairman Vetter
and the Conservation Commission members thanked
Mr. Hagel for his informative presentation on
the arboretum report.
Commissioner Jensen inquired of Mr. Hagel infor-
mation regarding the garden plots behind the
high rise building near City Hall. Mr. Hagel
responded by saying that participation in this
opportunity has been poor to this point. He
further commented that the weather situation
might be attributable to the poor response.
However, he did hope the program could be
operated again next year with possible better
response.
Due to the conflict of vacations and Commis-
sioners' absence it was the consensus of the
Conservation Commission to skip the July
meeting and defer the next meeting to the
regular scheduled meeting in August.
Motion by Commissioner Almen and seconded by
Commissioner Byrnes to adjourn the meeting.
The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn
Center Conservation Commission adjourned at
9!30 p.m.
Garden Plots
Next Meeting Date
Adjournment
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Chairman