HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972 04-27 CONCMMinutes of the Proceedings of the
Conservation Commission of the City
of Brooklyn Center in the County of.
Hanr_enin and Stare of. Minnesota
April 27, 1972
The Conservation Commission met in regular session and was
called to order by Vice-Chairman Winkelman nt 8:06 P.M.
Roll Call: Vice-Chairman Winkelman, Commissioners Dorff, Price,
Almen, Snater, and Vetter. Also present were Councilman Maurice
Britts and Administrative Assistant Daniel Hartman.
Motion by Commissioner Dorff and seconded by commissioner Almen
to approve the minutes of April 12, 1972 meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
Motion by Commissioner Almen and seconded by Commissioner Vetter
to approve the minutes of the April 19, 1972 meeting. The motion
passed unanimously.
Vice-Chairman Winkelman announced that there would be a meeting
of interested parties to discuss environmental questions at the
• Environmental Library in Minneapolis, She also announced that in
conjunction with Ea--th Week, there would be a bicycle ride from the
University of Minnesota to Capitol Square in S::. Paul,
Vice-Chairman Winkelman then introduced mr. David Wolvert who
discussed a conservation project he would like to do in conjunction
with his Eagle Scout requirements.
His proposal would encompass:
1) building a dam on Shingle Creek to record the temper-
atures of the water for fish;
2) cleaning up Shingle Creek from 69th Avenue to County
Road 10; and
3) taking water samples along Shingle Creek.
After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Price noted that
the City would have to approve such a dam on Shingle Creek. The
Secretary stated that such a proposal mould not only need approval
of the City, but probably the State as well.
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Following a report by Vice-Chairman T:inhelman, a discussion
ensued relative to the MAC-Kylawn Environmental Preserve. Vice-
Chairman Winkelman stated that the hole previously dug in the
Kylawn area had been enlargcd in the past week.
The Secretary thhen reported that the proposed project improve-
ments for the ITI,C'-Kylawn Environmental Preserve had been approved
by both Brooklyn Center and Crystal Conservation Commissions and had
been sent to 14AC and to the City Managers. He stated that MAC had
given tentative approval to the proposed project.
Commissioner Snater arrived at 8:37 P.M.
Commissioner Vetter reported on the Palmer Lake Task Group.
She stated that their last meeting had only three people in attendant
There ensued a discussion concerning the ;youth Task Group
activities planned for April 29th. Commissioner Vetter stated
that a map of Brooklyn Center showing areas of Conservation projects
was posted in the Civic Center.
Councilman Britts arrived at 5:45 P.M.
• Commissioner Snater presented the rough draft of the "Plant
a Tree for Earth's Sake" t amphlnt. Co.waissione.r Snater noted that
the pamphlet was intended for new residents in Brooklyn Center and
to those who would like to landscape their property. The Secretary
stated that the pamphlet would be reviewed by the staff. Councilman
Britts then noted that the City Council would be interested in
reviewing such a pamphlet for their informat-ion.
Vice-Chairman Winkelman commented on a volunteer summer
activities program held at St. Alphonsus Church.
The Conservation Commission recessed at 9:00 P.M. and resumed
at 9:35 P.M.
Commissioner Dorff then reported relative to the open hearing
on the I-94 improvement. He stated that many environmental factors
had to be considered in the improvement on I-94. Councilman Britts
explained the purpose of the Mayor's study committee on I-94.
Motion by Commissioner Price and seconded by Commissioner
Dorff, to recommend to the Mayor the appointment of a member of th;
Conservation Commission to the Committee on the improvement of I-94.
The motion passed unanimously.
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A brief discussion ensued concerning environmental questions
in the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission felt that there were
certain areas of the Comprehensiva Plan that had to be reviewed
and studied by the Conservation Commission.
Motion by Commissioner Almen and seconded by Commissioner
Vetter to establish a study committee tc examine the Comprehensive
Plan in relation to environmental factors. The motion passed
unanimously.
Commissioners Winkelman, Almen and Vetter then volunteered
to make up the study committee to be chaired by Commissioner
Winkelman.
Motion by Commissioner Dorff and seconded by Commissioner
Santer to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. The Conservation
Commission adjourned at 10:19 P.M.
Chairman