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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972 02-24 CONCMMinutes of the Proceedings of the Conservation Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center in the Countv of Hennepin and State of Minnesota February 24, 1972 The Conservation Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Vice-Chairman Winkelman at 8:30 P.M. Roll Call; Vice-Chairman Winkelman, Commissioners Almen, Dorff, Snater and Price. Also present were: Administrative Assistants Blair Tremere and Daniel Hartman. Motion by Commissioner Dorff, seconded by Commissioner Snater to approve the minutes of the February 10, 1972 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Vice-Chairman Winkelman reported that the MAC-Kylawn Task Group had developed goals for 1972. She reviewed the goals which the Task Force had forwarded to the staff: 1. To build fences around the remaining part of the open spaces 2. To plant willow cuttings in open areas; 3. To improve the existing nature trails; 4. To construct a water retention device in certain parts of the area. The next item discussed was the Watershed Conference attended by vice-Chairman Winkelman. She commented that the conference topics dealing with watershed districts did not affect the pending Conservation Commission projects. Commissioner Price presented a report on the Palmer Lake Task Group which met Wednesday, February 23, 1972. Commissioner Price commented that the purpose of the meeting was to organize the Task Group. It elected Peter Jacobson chairman and discussed certain needs that had to be met before they could investigate the development of the Palmer Lake area. It was the consensus of the Task Group that certain background information about Palmer Lake had to be obtained from the staff. The Secretary noted that in 1963 the Village Council made certain pertinent decisions relative to the Palmer Lake Basin. He commented that in developing the area, these decisions must be taken into consideration. -2- Following the comments of Commissioner Dorff, a discussion ensued relative to Mr. Ed Wilmes' Peace Island-Durnam Island proposals. It was the consensus of the Commission that Durnam Island should be preserved in its natural state. Commissioner Almen then reported on the current re-cycling drives stating that the Boy Scouts would participate. Vice-Chairman Winkelman noted that Herman Gutzke, 6024 June Avenue North, would be the Jaycee representative for the drive. She stated that first aid kits should be available at the site, and that clean up after the drive was important for future re-cycling drives. She further commented that a sign should be displayed stating the hours of the drive. Commissioner Almen noted that records should be kept showing how much was picked up and re-cycled for future drives. Commissioner Price made the comment that organization was basic to the development of a well-run re-cycling drive. The next item of business was a discussion item dealing with the Bloomington Tree ordinance which the secretary had made avail- able to the members of the Commission. It was the feeling of the staff that tree planting and landscaping in Brooklyn Center could be provided in the platting ordinance. The Secretary also noted that existing landscaping provisions in Brooklyn Center's Zoning ordinance included trees. The Secretary further stated that certain parts of Brooklyn Center's platting ordinance had to be reviewed and updated. He noted that it could be the responsibility of the Conservation Commission to look at this ordinance and make recommendations in conjunction with the Planning Commission for certain changes. Commissioner Price then made the comment that as part of its educational function, the Conservation Commission should consider preparing a hand-out to be given to home owners in the area suggest- ing types of trees and shrubbery that could be used to enhance their property. Commissioner Price also noted that to landscape property implies upkeep of the landscaping. He stated that people must be made aware of the need for landscaping, so that once trees and shrubbery have been planted, they will be adequately maintained. Motion by Commissioner Snater, seconded by Commissioner Dorff to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously. The Conservation Commission adjourned at 10:12 P.M. Chairman ion and moved its adoptic'1 s COWS8RVATXON COD24ISSION RESOLUTION 90. RESOLUTION REC0Yj-TA .,MD11 G TO TEE CITY COUNCIL T.HP.T TIC CITY OF BRO01UWN CEMER TIKE A PUBLIC STAND ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER ISLA10S WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is interested in the preservation df natural areas: and WHEREAS, the Conservation Commission feels that the develop- ment of the islands for any use will destroy the natural area.- end WHEREAS, the. Mississippi River islands abutt the Brooklyn Center City limits NMI, W-0REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED? by the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commissions The Commission reeommends to the City Council than the City of Brooklyn Center take a public stand in opposition to any development on the Mississippi River islands and that the Islands be p: eservad in their present; natural state as a unique natural area in the Metropolitan Center. • Chairman Secretary The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded ay member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the- fol°Iowing voted against the same.- whereupon said resolution was declared duly paseed snd adopted. 40 0 3r-._... fit; r 1 a i the To k .R.oi`iif`5:a i t O ::sYrPiO:AI CON 1 t.}ti..... A" M . UeS.CU € O 0, _ 5¢E,✓r.f'•.yl'"+' Q: U a `.t..', ' . 7W MrPM6" r . W O :'ti~?~0 APPRECIATIO N 002 'i Apt:' DEDICATION MWO SERVICE OF M& MRKAN CCUM • T U4,00 too! 0.1.. c.p -i,tti of this TaW.Gxoup vonlribu pzngress and development of tc the tasks and ted substantially the environments to the sound anti Wt' .SREAS , Ms s `;c?.Wis service and civic effort for the b "erTi'^Y;k o f,"It9 :_n .."r'7IlIl'ient merit the g?;c^Mude of the gr ! 3.t`;,,i,_yn Ce$,?te f bt C~ '..'.Tc ~.1,C)i? ~'G3:'.'?? 1. y 3C)3i Ps<' ~ THiaR.~:e r, "`i'ts';``. k> B.:s IT ` : MS O%a',E by the Brooklyn 5:'ei3tE?r The dedicated public er+d'!.Ce of 9r neiT}.lan tauts'.ke as a L. d:t:E,.E°I;un of the Recycling n3riis Tan Group frurj 197L WouY 1972 is recognixed and appreciated by the f>nw'ckyn Unnar conservation Commission. Secrera"y W-Z00o of the faxegaing Yesolution was duly `.ds;._T by ..i..'r..,€i.: and upon uUte being taker and the Wiloving wol against the same~ 0hereupon said "Snol7tinn 4as declared duly pessed and adopted.. 0 Member nti-oduc.e the folio-wing resolution and moved its adopt;.ioti C01.9-f9ERVATI©N CO?2MTSSION RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE. WEEK Of' OCTOBER 15, 1972 3ROUGH OCTOBER 21, 1972 BE PROCLAIM:EO "CLEANER AIR TATEEik" IN BROO11CLYN CENTER WHEREAS, The City, of Brooklyn Center recognizes the problem of air pollution in the 'gain Cities Metropolitan Area; and WHEREAS,. the hazard of air pollut=ion can be greatly diminished through intelligent ca -Azen action; and ' *MMAS c the purpose of "Cleaner- Air Week" is to promote a united educational program, for cleaner air e q THEREFORE„ BE IT RESOI.,V by the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission- The Commission recommends to the mayor and the City Council tw.ha the week of October_ 15, 1972 through October 21, 1972 be • proclaimed as "CLEANER AIR WEER" in Brooklyn Center. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly ec.undea,i by member and upon vote being taken thereon the following -,roL-ed in favor thereof acid the following voted against the same; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 0 introduced the foiiowing refin l,ut...on and sac}'fed % _ESjopti . n± , COASERy7A7."°I= N COMMISSION RESULUTIOR Rk G UL:LTI m BE C.OGN T100 OF AUD A P R:>1. Cx,EaTIO tl~,~ SE, ~3F 3~iL~J~?? ~~ti J _I i~iISt'.R WHEREAS, sir, Edward Kaiser belped organ p and participate in Ae Recycling Drives ves sponsored by the Brooklyn Center +:vmr yns , he bao a! v7:-ys prG1?1c';Ved and been involved in the ` s?' a : ~ r`s da c s r~ 4.. -,f 1" i 1 f t%t v I awn s:::' v.h: and k . rKt_*S1Ci.1i,.ri P.iFc€,=:'.,'~ az1 - WHEREAS, his devotion to conservation work ns an ze~ s:r,E•rtd:A and as PT"„..%~'"± ~le:.: of _tit:~ r .:,~a"1j;Wl?"s:' zY'c£ '"ate"h.c,~t73 of w has s contributed :'5~.1~..~s ?,+~L.. ly to F'ho L'~d nh'C'~3~C:,~..'iu~1~~'R`.~.t oa thQ envlronmpnty and, WHEREAr his pubj service and civic effert for the bottevzPah of L. w i'1 v- ':ic=ni:. F ad.:l.'a_ v he gzatiLude of the. • Ni.i TOs:a.eEVOPt i_. ;y:' PESuLvEn by the Brooklyn Center that- The dedXr^ctv pd:n public spxvice of Mr. Edward Kaiser is r t°4;`.agr?.l. Yed and upp5,"nc i<ited by the Brooklyn i:'f?c ter i,.,0PrJ0.%•`4k0&Cn Commission., the'F"ea . the following i'. .:.cd jr favor thereof,,-. c';1'?d '..x v 0110wJ.: ng voted agaicsL the same?, Whereupon said resulutino was type gyred duly passed and adopLed , 40 CITY OF OOKLYN CENTER MINNEAPOLIS 1 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 TELEPHONE 561-5440 DIRECTIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS AT RE-CYCLING DRIVES The hours of the drive are from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. There should be at least four people sorting at all times with at least one adult supervisor. It has been found that we need more people from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. because that is when the greatest amount of material is brought in. You might want to consider working in shifts from 9:00 - 12:00 and 11:00 - 2:00, so there would be some overlap. The materials should be separated into the following categories: (1)' , Metal tans - with,labels "removed and flattened (2) White glass (3) Amber glass (4) Green glass (5) Aluminum Please bring with you beer can openers, screwdrivers, or wire cutters to be used in removing the metal rings from bottles. If you have any questions, please call one of the following: Garland Pierce, Jaycees Re-cycling Chairman, 535-7365 Greg Almen, Conservation Commission, 537-2612 THE CITY STORAGE YARD ON 69th AVENUE AND DUPONT AVENUE ~~A&ni Uu W /a2 die 4MAOe