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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 01-10 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 JANUARY 10, 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, Byrnes, Almen, Winkelman and Price. Also present were members of Boy Scout Troop No. 403, Mr. Koester, Mr. McClure, Mrs. Ann Mencel and Administrative Assistant James Lacina. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Commissioner Price and seconded 12-13-73 by Commissioner Jensen to approve the minutes of the December 13, 1973 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Vetter congratulated Commissioners Almen and Jensen on their reappointment to the Conservation Commission. Park Shelter The secretary introduced the first item on Building Report the agenda, Park Shelter Building Report. He reviewed the procedure that would be followed regarding moving the building. He stated that the City Manager approved the proposal and suggested moving the building in the spring of 1974. He also commented that the City of Crystal is aware of the report and plans to cooperate. He then suggested that estimates of electrical hookup be obtained from N.S.P. Boy Scout Awards Chairman Vetter introduced the next item on Presentation the agenda, presentation of awards to the Boy Scouts for their dedicated service and work in the Kylawn Preserve. She stated that the Conservation Commission appreciated the work they had done very much. She also exproace.d appreciation and gratitude for the work performed by Mrs. Ann Mencel in the Kylawn Preserve. A brief discussion ensued relative to the projects that the boys performed in the Kylawn Preserve. Mr. McClure, the Scout • leader, thanked the Commission for the opportunity to work in the Kylawn Preserve and stated that he would like to see the good working relationship with the Conser- vation Commission continue. Resolution No. 74-1 Member Sylvia Winkelman introduced the following resolution and moved its adop- tion: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF JEFF KOESTER IN THE KYLAWN PRESERVE The motion for the adoption of the fofe- going resolution was duly seconded by member William Price, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chairman Vetter, Commis- sioners Byrnes, Price, Dorff, Winkelman, Almen and Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 74-2 Member William Price introduced the following resolution and moved its adop- tion: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF STEVE MCCLURE IN THE KYLAWN PRESERVE The motion for the adoption of the fore- going resolution was duly seconded by member Henry Dorff, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chairman Vetter, Commis- sioners Byrnes, Price, Dorff, Winkelman, Almen and Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. i -2- 1-10-74 Resolution No. 74-3 Member Henry Dorff introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: • RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF BOY SCOUT TROOP NOo 403 IN THE KYLAWN PRESERVE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barbara Jensen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chairman Vetter, Commissioners Byrnes, Price, Dorff, Winkelman, Almen and Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 74-4 Member Barbara Jensen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF TOM SEIFERT IN THE KYLAWN PRESERVE • The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Greg Almen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chair- man Vetter, Commissioners Byrnes, Price, Dorff, Winkelman, Almen and Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 74-5 Member Greg Almen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF GARY JOHNSON IN THE KYLAWN PRESERVE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Ronald Byrnes, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chairman Vetter, Commissioners Byrnes, Price, Dorff, Winkelman, Almen and Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. -3- 1-10-74 BC Kaleidoscope - 74 Chairman Vetter introduced the next item on the agenda, BC Kaleidoscope - 74. Commissioner • Price suggested that the slide presentation as outlined in the previous meeting be followed up on and that a three member committee be established to organize and coordinate the Conservation Commission's efforts in BC Kaleido- scope - 74. He expounded on the idea of using the slide presentation and relating it to the Commission's activities. He explained that a script would have to be written to follow the slide presentation and that in order for some- thing of this nature to be successful it would have to be coordinated and presented prior to the Kaleidoscope day. A lengthy discussion ensued relative to mater- ial to be used for the Kaleidoscope presenta- tion. Commissioner Price stated that slides and pictures should be taken of all the up- coming activities. He also stated that he would be able to get the necessary equipment for the slide presentation. • Motion by Commissioner Price and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes to establish a three mem- ber committee to prepare Kaleidoscope - 74 material. Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Vetter appointed Commissioner Price as chairman and Commissioners Byrnes and Winkelman as members of the Kaleidoscope - 74 committee. Commissioner Price stated that a review of all the material should be presented at the February 21 meeting. Councilman Britts arrived at 9:10 p.m. Winter Community A brief discussion ensued relative to Education Program Conservation Commission's involvement in the MECCA seminars being h21d at Brooklyn Center High School as part of the winter program in Community Education. Chairman Vetter stressed the importance of publicizing the event by flyers and newspapers and also requested the attendance of all Commissioners. • Commissioner Price stated that personal con- tact was probably the best method of publi- cizing the event. -4- 1-10-74 Chairman Vetter then commented on the winter hike to be held February 24, 1974. She stated that she would contact a leader for the hike and that it would be through the Kylawn Preserve area. Cross Country The secretary stated that the Cross Country Ski Party Ski Party would be held at the Kylawn Pre- serve area and noted the invitations that were sent out to all the Conservation Com- mission members. He encouraged attendance at the party and stated that it would be a good opportunity for the Commissioners to interact with the Parks and Recreation Commissioners. "Pride in Your City" Commissioner Winkelman introduced the "Pride in Your City" report to the Commission. A brief discussion ensued relative to the activities of participation regarding the Conservation Commission. Commissioner Winkelman stated that as the project is planned now the City would be divided by the neighborhood park service areas and that the Park Service Area Committee members along with the Parks and Recreation Commis- sion and the Conservation Commission would be in charge of coordinating the work and making sure that the project would be under- taken. She commented on the possibility of a declaration by the Mayor and the City Coun- cil of a "Pride in Your City" week from April 27 to May 4. She stated that publicity in the newspapers, posters and flyers are needed to ensure success. She suggested establishing a steering committee to work on the planning stage of the project. She explained the procedures that would be followed in solic- iting help from the schools, scout troops and businesses within the city. She stated that neighborhood coordination and use of neighborhood groups would be necessary to ensure success of the project. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Price and seconded by Commissioner Almen to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn • Center Conservation Commission adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Chairman -5- 1-10-74 Member Sylvia Winkelman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 74-1 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF JEFF KOESTER IN THE KYLAWN PRESERVE WHEREAS, Jeff Koester has served as a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 403; and WHEREAS, he has worked on certain projects in the Kylawn Preserve; and WHEREAS, said projects have been performed under the direction of Troop No. 403 and the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission; and WHEREAS, these projects have enhanced the environmental pres- ervation and recreational use of the Preserve: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that: the dedicated service of Jeff Koester as a member of Troop No. 403 is recognized and appreciated by the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission. Januarv 10, 1974 Date Chairman The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member William price, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chairman Vetter, Commissioners Byrnes, Price, Dorff, Winkelman, Almen and Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 0 Member William Price introduced the following resolution and moved . its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 74-2 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF STEVE MCCLURE IN THE KYLAWN PRESERVE WHEREAS, Steve McClure has served as a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 403; and WHEREAS, he has worked on certain projects in the Kylawn Pre- serve; and WHEREAS, said projects have been performed under the direc- tion of Troop No. 4Q3 and the Brooklyn Center Conservation commis- sion; and WHEREAS, these projects have enhanced the environmental pres- ervation and recreational use of the Preserve: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that: • the dedicated service of Steve McClure as a member of Troop No. 403 is recognized and appreciated by the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission. Januarv 10, 1974 Da to Chairman The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Henry Dorff, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chairman Vetter, Commissioners Byrnes, Price, Dorff, Winkelman, Almen and Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 0 Member Henry Dorff introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 74-3 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF BOY SCOUT TROOP NO. 403 IN THE KYLAWN PRESERVE WHEREAS, Scout Troop No. 403 has volunteered its members to perform certain projects in the Kylawn Preserve; and WHEREAS, said projects have enhanced environmental preserva- tion and recreational use of the Kylawn Preserve; and WHEREAS, said projects have been accomplished under the direction of Troop No. 403 and the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that: the dedicated service of the leaders and.members of Scout Troop No. 403, in the Kylawn Preserve, is recognized and appreciated by the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission. January 10, 1974 Date Chairman The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Barbara Jensen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chairman Vetter, Commissioners Byrnes, Price, Dorff, Winkelman, Almen and Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Barbara Jensen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 74-4 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF TOM SEIFERT IN THE KYLAWN PRESERVE WHEREAS, Tom Seifert has served as a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 403; and WHEREAS, he has worked on certain projects in the Kylawn Preserve; and WHEREAS, said projects have been performed under the direc- tion of Troop No. 403 and the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commis- sion; and WHEREAS, these projects have enhanced the environmental pres- ervation and recreational use of the Preserve: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that: the dedicated service of Tom Seifert as a member of Troop No. 403 is recognized and appreciated by the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission. January 10, 1974 Date Chairman The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Greg Almen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chairman Vetter, Commissioners Byrnes, Price, Dorff, Winkelman, Almen and Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Greg Almen introduced the following resolution and moved • its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 74-5 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF GARY JOHNSON IN THE KYLAWN PRESERVE WHEREAS, Gary Johnson has served as a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 403; and WHEREAS, he has worked on certain projects in the Kylawn Preserve; and WHEREAS, said projects have been performed under the direc- tion of Troop No. 403 and the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commis- sion; and WHEREAS, these projects have enhanced the environmental pres- ervation and recreational use of the Preserve: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that: • the dedicated service of Gary Johnson as a member of Troop No. 403 is recognized and appreciated by the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission. Januarv 10, 1974 Date Chairman The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Ronald Byrnes, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Chairman Vetter, Commissioners Byrnes, Price, Dorff, Winkelman, Almen and Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 40