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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972 11-09 CONCM` r Minutes of the Proceedings of the Conservation Commission. of the City of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota November 9, 1972 The conservation Commission met in regilar session and was called to order by Chairman Vetter at 8:08 P.M. Roll Call: Chairman Vetter, Commissioners Dorff, Winkelman, Byrnes and Almen. Also present were Mr. Herman Gutzke and Administrative Assistant Daniel Hartman. Motion by Commissioner Winkelman and seconded by commissioner Dorff to approve the minutes of the October 26, 1972 meeting as corrected. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Vetter then introduced Mr. Herman Gutzke, the former Chairman of the Recycling Drive Task Group and presented him with a resolution of recognition adopted by the conservation Commission on October 26, 1972. Mr Gutzke thanked the Commission for its resolution. Member Byrnes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CONSERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 72-5 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AZM APPRECIATION FOR THE, DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF MR. EDWARD KAISER WHEREAS, Mr. Edward Kaiser helped organize and participate in the Recycling Drives sponsored by the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission; and WHEREAS, he has always promoted and been involved in the development of the MAC-Kylawn Environmental Preserve; and WHEREAS, his devotion to conservation work as an individual and as Principal of Northport Elementary School has contributed substantially to the enhancement of the environment; and 141 RYAS, his public service and civic effort for the betterment of the environment merit the gratitude of the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commissions -2- NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission that: The dedicated public service of Mr. Edward Kaiser is recognized and appreciated by the Brooklyn Center conservation commission. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Almen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Vetter,-Dorff, Byrnes, Almen and Winkelman, and the following voted against the same: none. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Secretary Chairman The Secretary then reviewed the field trip to the MAC-Kylawn Environmental Preserve. He stated that the field trip was scheduled for November le, 1972. Chairman Vetter presented a written report by commissioner price on the Hennepin County League of Municipalities meeting, concerning their proposed trail system. A lengthly discussion ensued relative to the proposed trail system. Chairman Vetter stated that she was interested in receiving more information on the trail system and other trail systems throughout the rinited States. Commissioner Winkelman commented that from her prelim nary review of Commissioner Price's report and the information handed out by the Hennepin County League of Municipalities financing seemed to be the most important issue. The Commission recessed at 9:10 P.M. and resumed at 9:46 P.M. Chairman Vetter then introduced Mr. Pete Jacobson, Chairman of the Palmer Lake Task Group. Mr. Jacobson reported on the last years activities of the Palmer Lake Task Group and made certain projections for the coming year. He stated that the task group had spent most of its time in identifying the problems within the Palmer Lake area. He stated that the committee's goals were (1) to provide a • certain amount of recreation within the basin and (2) to protect the natural areas. He stated that at present the committee was looking at ways of implementing a plan for Palmer Lake. -3- Commissioner Byrnes asked what help the Conservation Commission could be in the implementation of the Palmer Lake plan. Mr. Jacobson stated that the commission can approve and then support the program. Commissioner Dorff then asked if there was a time table established for the completion of the plan. Mr. Jacobson replied by stating that it was totally depended on finances needed for implementation. Motion by Commissioner Dorff and seconded by Commissioner Winkelman to appoint Commissioner Ronald Byrnes and Mr. Earl Halverson, landscape teacher in the Anoka School District and resident of Brooklyn Center to the Palmer Lake Task Group. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Dorff reported on the Community Education Advisory Council. in School District No. 256. He stated that they were in the process of touring certain facilities within the Metropolitan area. Commissioner Dorff requested that he be placed on the agenda of the Commission's next meeting to present a film entitled "To Touch A Child". Fie stated that the Advisory council has plans to present the film to groups in the community. Commissioner Dorff then made a brief report 'on the status of the Peace Island proposal for the Mississippi River Islands. He stated that he was in the process of formulating a committee made up of individuals from Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, and Fridley to review and make recommendations on the Peace island proposal. Motion by Commissioner Dorff and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission adjourned at 11:24 P.M. Chairman