HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972 01-13 CONCMMinutes of the Proceedings of the
Conservation Commission of the
City of Brooklyn Center in the
County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota
January 13, 1972
The Conservation Commission met in regular session and was
called to order by chairman Audre Mossberg at 8:14 P.M.
Roll Call: Chairman Mossberg, Commissioners Almen, Gross,
Snater, Price and Winkelman. Also present were: Councilman Maurice
Britts and Administrative Assistant Blair Tremere.
Motion by Commissioners Gross and seconded by commissioner
Winkelman to approve the minutes of December 9, 1971, meeting as
corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Commissioner Gross and seconded by Commissioner
Almen to approve the minutes of the December 23, 1971 meeting as
submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
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Chairman Mossberg recognized Mr. pavV Bogle, representing the
Brooklyn Center Jaycees who inquired as to the status of plans for
developing the Palmer Lake Basin. He commented that he and other
Jaycees had discussed possible courses of development and had met
with persons from Richfield who were involved with the development
of wood Lake Nature Study Area.
Chairman Mossberg responded that the Conservation Commission
has been in touch with area schools and discussions have been held
with school officials relative to the use of the Palmer Lake area
for educational purposes. She also noted that preliminary approval
had been given to a professional water resources management study
of the entire Shingle Creek Watershed-and that such a project would
be jointly supported by area communities. She further commented that
the major concern was the lack of funding.
Commissioner Price commented that the development of the
Palmer Lake area was unique from other comparable projects, given
the proximity of the City of Brooklyn Park, the presence of four
different school districts and the possible ramifications of
clarifying jurisdictional matters involving County Ditch 13 which
cuts through the area. He also stated there was a great potential
in the development of the Palmer Lake Basin regarding the relevancy
to educational activities.
Further discussion ensued relative to the possible formation
of a task force which could further analyze and evluate possible
courses of development of the Palmer Lake area.
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chairman Mossberg commented that she had been informed of
the resignation of Commissioner Gross from the Conservation
Commission so that might accept an appointment to the Planning
commission. commissioner dross stated that he would attempt to
serve as an informal liason between the Planning esion and the
Conservation Comission.
Commissioner Snater veporrted on the planning for the Family
Nature Hikes to be conducted in the Palmer Lake and the Xylawn
Airport area. She commented that permission had been granted by the
school authorities to use the neighborhood school buildings as
meeting places for the nature programs.
The next item of business was a ftscussion of the planned re-
cylable material drives. Commissioner Almen stated that the first
drive would be held in the parking lot of the Northport School and
that members of the group, Part of the Pollutted Populace (P.P.P.),
would aid in supervising the activity. He also noted that the
Brooklyn Center Jaycees were cooperating in the drive by providing
vehicles and drivers to carry the materials to the re-cyling center.
Commissioner Winkelman reported on the activities of the Xylawn
Task Group. She stated that the group was intending to finalize
its plans for the up-coming year and that such plans were to be
presented to the City Councils of Brooklyn Center and Crystal by
March 1, 1972. She noted that Mr., Earl Bioedel had indicated that
he was resigning as Chairman and as a member of the Task Group.
Chairman Mossberg announced the up-coming joint suburban
conservation commission meeting to be held in the Brooklyn Center
Social Hall on January 20th. She stated that Mr. Ted Willard of
the Metropolitan Council staff would give a presentation relative
to area transit planning. She stated that a number of the persons
who plan to attend the joint meeting had indicated they would raise
discussion concerning possible "Ban the Can" ordinances such as
that approved by the St. Louis Park City Council.
Chairman Mossberg stated that there was a need for improved
communication among state environmental groups and she stated a
regularly published datebook had been suggested. it was the con-
sensus of the commission that pertinent information and announce-
ment of events should be made available to the commissioners via
the regular meeting agenda.
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Chairman Mossberg also co=Rented that area youth groups had
been sent plans for suggested projects relative to spring and summer
activities involving beautification of,natural areas, environmental
clean-up campaigns, etc.
Commissioner Winkelman stated that should any of the youth
groups be primarily interested in the beautification of City parks,
they should contact the Department of Natural Resources and inquire
about the acquisition of trees, particularly for those projects
requiring planting near freeways.
The next item of business was a brief discussion of the proposed
photograph contest, and Commissioner Price stated that the project
was in the advanced planning stage. A brief discussion ensued
concerning the provision for prizes and it was suggested that the
Commissioners contact local merchants or the Chamber of Commerce
in that regard.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Gross,
to adjourn the meting. The motion carried unanimously. The
Conservation Commission adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
Chairman