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Home My WebLink About2009 04-21 PRAAGENDA Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Commission Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Community Room #221- Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 1. Call to Order 7: 00 p. m. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes- March 17, 2009 5. City Council Liaison Report 6 New Business - Adopt A-Park Kick-Off Event- April 25th - Evergreen Park Neighborhood Concerns- Meeting Planning 7. Old Business Three Rivers Park District, Draft Cooperative Trail Agreement- Update Comprehensive Plan Update- Input 8. Other 9. Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda. (April 29, 2009 Evergreen Park Meeting) (May 19, 2009 Regular Meeting) 10. Adjournment AGENDA Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Commission Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Community Room#221- Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 1. Call to Order 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes-March 17, 2009 5. City Council Liaison Report 6 New Business - Adopt-A-Park Kick-Off Event-April 25th - Evergreen Park Neighborhood Concerns-Meeting Planning 7. Old Business - Three Rivers Park District, Draft Cooperative Trail Agreement- Update - Comprehensive Plan Update-Input 8. Other 9. Set Next Meetin g g Date and Agenda. (April 29, 2009 Evergreen Park Meeting) (May 19, 2009 Regular Meeting) 10. Adjournment MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MARCH 17, 2009 COMMUNITY ROOM#221, COMMUNITY CENTER CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Lee, Peterson, and Shinnick were present. Commissioners Ebert, Russell and Starling were excused. Also present was Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA By consensus, the agenda was approved as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —February 17, 2009 There was a motion by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Lee to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2009 Park & Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Yelich was not able to attend the meeting. On his behalf, CARS Director Glasoe reported that the Mayor, City Council, City Manager and Department Heads had met in retreat on Saturday, February 28t". Mr. Glasoe noted that the group reaffirmed the City's Mission statement, defined/refined goals for 2009 and discussed how to proceed with the anticipated budget reductions that will most likely be necessitated by the State's budget deficit. BROOKLYN CENTER SURVEY RESULTS CARS Director Glasoe provided a presentation on the results of the Community Survey conducted by Decision Resources,Ltd. Mr. Glasoe noted that 400 households were randomly selected to take part in the survey, and that the result were accurate to within 5%. CARS Director Glasoe answered questions of the Commission on the survey and discussed the following results of the survey: ■ City government and City staff are viewed very positively o Terrific job on communicating The City is getting hit by three major concerns of the residents • Rising crime—spurred on by shootings and Brookdale • Redevelopment—spurred on by Brookdale • Property taxes Possible areas for impact • Neighborhood watch • Recommendation for communication to residents regarding any efforts being made with respect to redevelopment. • Continue to use City Watch as primary source of City information. The City is in a strong position in terms of the respect people have for the Mayor, City Council and city government. EVERGREEN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS Chair Sorenson noted that, as discussed at the February meeting,, it might be wise to schedule a separate date for the neighborhood meeting in April and hold the regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission in April prior to that meeting. After some discussion is was decided that the regular Park and Recreation Commission meeting would be held on Tuesday, April 21, at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center and the special meeting would be held on Wednesday, April 29"' at 6:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Park shelter building. Chair Sorenson asked that CARS Director Glasoe assemble for the Commission all information relative to the Evergreen Park concerns, as background for their discussion at the April meeting. THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT, DRAFT COOPERATIVE TRAIL AGREEMENT CARS Director Glasoe reported that Three Rivers staff was still working on the agreement duration and easement language related to the draft agreement, and that there was nothing further to report at this time. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE-PARKS SECTION CARS Director Glasoe reminded the Commission that the Planning Commission would be accepting comments to the revised Comprehensive Plan through the end of May. Mr. Glasoe added that he would also be glad to take comments and forward them to the consultant Mr. Hagen, or directly to the Planning Commission. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for April 21, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in Community Room#221 of the Brooklyn Center Community Center. MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Shinnick made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lee to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. City of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community MEMORANDUM Date: April 9, 2009 To: Evergreen Park Neighborhood Residents From: Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission Subject: April 29th Neighborhood Meeting- Evergreen Park Concerns Please be advised, the Park & Recreation Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center will be hosting a public meeting at the Evergreen Park shelter building, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29th. The Park and Recreation Commission has received two separate referrals from the Administrative Traffic Committee. These referrals are specific to issues related to the use of the Evergreen Park basketball court and parking concerns on the north end of the park. Complaint 908-04 requested removal or relocation of the basketball court. Issues identified included; inappropriate language and conduct, littering, loud music and damage to property. Complaint 908-05 requested several changes to parking restrictions surrounding the north side of Evergreen Park. Residents noted activities, such as baseball games, were resulting in an inordinate amount of on-street parking, which might impede emergency vehicle access. Additionally, the Commission has been made aware of similar concerns raised at last summer's National Night Out events, and the fall neighborhood meeting held by the Brooklyn Center Police Department. The purpose of the meeting on the 29th will be to take public comment regarding the above concerns, identify any additional concerns and discuss possible solutions. If you have questions, comments or additional concerns, please feel free to contact our staff liaison Jim Glasoe. He can be reached at (763) 569-3407, or by e-mail at jglasoe @ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us We look forward to seeing you on the 29th 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone& TDD Number Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400 City Hall& TDD Number(763) 569-3300 FAX(763) 569-3434 FAX(763) 569-3494 www.cityofbrooklyncentei-.org CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER File # 08-05 ADMINISTRATIVE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE Follow Up TRAFFIC COMPLAINT/REQUEST FORM Requested By: Anna Filson Date: August, 2008 Address: Location: East side of Camden & 72nd Ave Phone No.: What is the complaint? ❑ Speeding traffic (Time of day/day of week ) ❑ Sight obstruction ( NE, NW, SE, SW, Other ) ❑ Need traffic control 13 Other Change parking restrictions on Camden Ave. between 70th Ave. & 73rd Woodbine Ln. , & 2nd Ave. N. from Camden Ave. to Bryant Ave. and Woodbine Ln. from Camden Ave. approx. 801 Woodbine Ln. What solution(s) would best address your concerns? (Check one or more) ❑ Additional radar/speed enforcement ❑ Tree/brush trimming ❑ Stop sign (Stopping traffic on ) Street Name ❑ Other sign ( on ) Type of sign Street Name ❑ Other cc: Complainant, City Manager, Chief of Police, ATC Coordinator STEP 1 Notice STEP 2 Referrals STEP 3 Review By ATC 08/2008 ATC Meeting City Manager will review with Park & Rec Commission on activity schedule. Police will monitor to see if it is once or twice a year or a real issue. TEP 4 Notice STEP 5 Appeals STEP 6 Follow Up STEP 7 Final Action Referred to Park & Rec Commission- they will address in Spring 2009 Te, the residents of the North Evergreen Park Neighborhood request the City of Brooklyn Center change the narking restrictions in the area of Camden Ave. N. between 701h Ave.N and 73rd Woodbine LN., &2nd Ave. N. from Camden Ave. N. to Bryant Ave.N. and Woodbine LN from Camden Ave approximately 801 Woodbine LN. Recently parking has become a problem in the area particularly when there are activities such as baseball games taking place in Evergreen Park. In addition recently visitors and residents of the apartment complex on Camden Ave. between 72nd Ave. N. and Woodbine LN have taken to parking on both sides of Woodbine LN restricting the flow of traffic. The concern is the ability of rescue vehicles to access the area. We request that parking be allowed on the East side of Camden from 72nd Ave.N. to Woodbine LN. but prohibited on the West side. Parking be prohibited on the North side of 72nd Ave.N. from Camden Ave.N. to Bryant Ave.N. be allowed on the South side in the same area. Parking be allowed on the South side of Woodbine LN from Camden Ave.N to approximately 801 Woodbine LN and prohibited on the North side. Name (Print) Name(Signed) Address ZXA } C:�� a C� � zJ Aar°` Ave . /0. EeA/92 /Dom Cya � 1J a J / G �6 / c? W oOL /Nr L 1q _t ,J � � �Sa � City of Public Works affiR?OOKL YN CENTER Department MEMORANDUM To: Dave Peterson—Deputy Director of Public Works From: John Harlow—Supervisor of Streets and Parks Date: August 15,2008 Re: Administrative Traffic Committee Meeting Agenda Following are comments and historical information regarding the agenda items for the next ATC meeting. 1. Parking restrictions for 800 Xrtmt �' Avenue — the restricted parking for this street segment dates back approximty years, it transpired from homeowners on the block who voiced concerns with apsidents parking on the street, noise at late hours and obstruction of their drivewayshis issue was reviewed by the ATC at that time and it was their decision to post the parking". (see attach sign inventory drawing) 2. Mid block Iig`h�Dave 3. Petition to allow parking on the east side of Camden from 72`d Avenue — the restriction of parking on Camden Avenue is a two part matter. First, the segment from 70th Avenue to 72`d Avenue resulted from two concerns, illegal and excessive parking on the streets and parkland during softball and baseball games, and parking and obstructions at the well field buildings; the second segment from 72`d Avenue to 73`d Avenue resulted for three reasons, the ballfield and well house issues, plus resident complaints regarding apartment residents parking on the street, making noise and blocking driveways. I would recommend the parking restrictions remain in place for both segments, for the reasons stated. (see attach sign inventory drawing) I 4. Basketball courts at Evergreen Pa —In 2067, basketball hoops, tennis nets and picnic tables were removed from the park due to ces ve trash, graffiti,vandalism and resident concerns. In early summer of 2008, residents of d concems to the City Council, CARS and Park Maintenance that the equipment sho be re-instated at the park for youth to use. Upon direction, park staff replaced the a i ent, and, in conjunction with BCPD would monitor park use, condition and complaints r ei d regarding incidents occurring at the basketball court. Since the replacement of the uip nt, park staff has not seer] the re-occurrence of extraordinary trash or vandalism; se eral cal have been received from residents asking for the equipment to again be rem ed. I hav not received any complaints from BCPD regarding the area. 1 r l e • ; r "1 'wa'y ,�"°..�y° .s� -. ,cy,n, ri,•ii "',1' 1� ? "'"�°' ® -� "�7 scr` STOP ®. STOP "$ 1 "STO'9 lip, vp pip STOP - •a �>'s U � STOP Vtf03CH1itEL7V , l w ✓ • mail L2� 4s.py { "" r 1•�, ,� fie. s / 7 -�� k r -fi• e. It. STOP } IN Y �aaa STOP 7 W 1� I�• �r 4� � � �rJ [ � ate, ,- t K ZI i. E� jT 4¢ STOP •i al gw- H < q2 C f STV tit ' r- • . y yrSTOF_f r� i� STOP,r, _....._ i� '• _ Li".. I�ij _.. 1 s +J-_"'- �J - li r=; r'71` Fl�• STOF 1, STOP :-_ STOP ''STOP �. 4ti. f y„ 's ^ 8 IA lowa City of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community MEMORANDUM—COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO: Cornelius Boganey,City Manager FROM: Scott Bechthold, Chief of Police DATE: October 9, 2008 SUBJECT: Evergreen Park Petitions Recommendation: This council work session item is in regards to two complaints that were presented to the Administrative Traffic Committee(ATC)at its August meeting. It was the recommendation of the committee to refer Files 03-004 and 08-005 to the Park Commission for further discussion and possible meeting with residents. Background: At the August Administrative Traffic Committee two complaints with attached petitions were presented to the committee regarding problems stemming from Evergreen Park usage. Complaint#08-04 requested the removal or relocation of the basketball court. The residents who signed the petition cited numerous problems over the past several years at the court that included: inappropriate language and conduct, littering, and damage to property. According to the petition,the problems were eliminated in the summer of 2007 when the basketball hoops were removed. This past summer the hoops were replaced without input from the residents,and they now feel the problems will soon redevelop_ Complaint#08-05 requested several changes in parking restrictions surrounding the north side of Evergreen Park. Neighbors who signed the attached petition cited recent parking problems when activities, such as baseball games and other events, occurred in the park. The neighbors are concerned about emergency vehicle access to the area due to the allowance of parking on both sides of the street. After a review of the complaints,the ATC recommended referral of both files to the Park Commission. It was the opinion of the ATC that the problems cited in the petitions were specifically related to park usage, and the Park Commission was the appropriate jurisdiction to analyze and respond to the concerns of the petitioning residents. Budget Issues: N/A C: Dave Peterson, Public Works 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone&TDD Number Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400 City Hall& TDD Number(763)569-3300 FAX(763) 569-3434 FAX(763)569-3494 www.cityof brooklyncenter org CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER File # 08-04 ADMINISTRATIVE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE Follow Up TRAFFIC COMPLAINT/REQUEST FORM Requested By: Anna Filson Date: August, 2008 Address: Location: Phone No.: What is the complaint? ❑ Speeding traffic (Time of day/day of week ) ❑ Sight obstruction ( NE, NW, SE, SW, Other ) ❑ Need traffic control Other Remove or relocate basketball court at Evergreen Park. What solution(s) would best address your concerns? (Check one or more) ❑ Additional radar/speed enforcement ❑ Tree/brush trimming ❑ Stop sign (Stopping traffic on ) Street Name C Other sign ( on ) Type of sign Street Name ❑ Other cc: Complainant, City Manager, Chief of Police, ATC Coordinator STEP 1 Notice STEP 2 Referrals STEP 3 Review By ATC Reviewed at 8/08 ATC Mtg. Park & Rec Commission will hold park usage community meeting and make decisions on Rec. usage. TEP 4 Notice STEP 5 Appeals STEP 6 Follow Up STEP 7 Final Action Referred to Park and Rec Commission - they will address in sp ri ng 2n n9 rCENTER of Public Works KLYN Department A3 MEMORANDUM To: Dave Peterson—Deputy Director of Public Works ,y From: John Harlow—Supervisor of Streets and Parks Date: August 15,2008 Re: Administrative Traffic Committee Meeting Agenda Following are comments and historical information regarding the agenda items for the next ATC meeting. 1. Parking restrictions f 00 block of 66th Avenue,— the restricted parking for this street segment dates back appro i ately twenty year , it transpired from homeowners on the block who voiced concerns with apart resid sparking on the street, noise at late hours and obstruction of their driveways. I believe issue was reviewed by the ATC at that time and it was their decision to post the street" parki ". (see attach sign inventory drawing) 2. Mid block li Dave 3. Petition to allow parking on the ea side of,Camde m 72"d Avenue — the restriction of parking on Camden Avenue is a two rt matter st, the segment from 70t'Avenue to 72`d Avenue resulted from two concerns, ill and excessive parking on the streets and parkland during softball and baseball es, and parking and obstructions at the well field buildings; the second segment fro 2`� enue to 73i° Avenue resulted for three reasons, the ballfield and well house is es, plus re ' ent complaints regarding apartment residents parking on the street, maki noise and blocks driveways. I would recommend the parking restrictions remain in ce for both segments, or the reasons stated, (see attach sign inventory drawing) ; sletl � g =Park ,� Q7esketball hoops,tennis nets and picnic tables were removed from the park due to excessive trash,graffiti,vandalism and resident concerns. In early summer of 2008, residents voiced concerns to the City Council, CARS and Park Maintenance that the equipment should be re-instated at the park for youth to use. Upon direction, park staff replaced the equipment, and; in conjunction with BCPD would monitor park use, condition and complaints received regarding incidents occurring at the basketball court. Since the replacement of the equipment, park staff has not seen the re-occurrence of extraordinary trash or vandalism; several calls have been received from residents asking for the equipment to again be removed. I have not received any complaints from BCPD regarding the area. 7 We, the residents of the North Evergreen Park Neighborhood request the City of Brooklyn Center relocate the .)asketball court currently at 72nd Ave. N. and approximately Aldrich Circ. To a place further into the park away from the residential area. If relocation is not possible then we request that the court be removed. Over the past several years individuals using the basketball court have caused problems in the area. There has been inappropriate behavior including language and conduct along with the problem of trash and damage to the park equipment in addition to problems with parking on the grass both in the park and on neighbors lawns. A short time ago the hoops were removed and the problem cleared up. Recently the hoops were replaced at the request, as we were told, of one resident in the area without the input of local residents. We,the below signed, are asking that the basketball court be relocated or removed before the problem redevelops. Name (Print) Name(Signed) Address L a4,, lvac G' V arm saujai"4'1 ajs c �ad� :�� ._ A) kA/ ell GGG , X[ w- r � t i 1 s , a q� a ol- f7y� N P V ° aL 1 , } 11�i� 1�� : IF, W MV, r 4j y , s t , V 9, . ird � � 'PI' � (• � b k � � City of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community MEMORANDUM—COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO: Cornelius Boganey, City Manager FROM: Scott Bechthold, Chief of Police DATE: October 9,2008 SUBJECT: Evergreen Park Petitions Recommendation: This council work session item is in regards to two complaints that were presented to the Administrative Traffic Committee(ATC)at its August meeting. It was the recommendation of the committee to refer Files 08-004 and 08-005 to the Park Commission for further discussion and possible meeting with residents. Background: At the August Administrative Traffic Committee two complaints with attached petitions were presented to the committee regarding problems stemming from Evergreen Park usage. Complaint#08-04 requested the removal or relocation of the basketball court. The residents who signed the petition cited numerous problems over the past several years at the court that included: inappropriate language and conduct, littering,and damage to property. According to the petition,the problems were eliminated in the summer of 2007 when the basketball hoops were removed. This past summer the hoops were replaced without input from the residents, and they now feel the problems will soon redevelop. Complaint#08-05 requested several changes in parking restrictions surrounding the north side of Evergreen Park. Neighbors who signed the attached petition cited recent parking problems when activities,such as baseball games and other events, occurred in the park. The neighbors are concerned about emergency vehicle access to the area due to the allowance of parking on both sides of the street. After a review of the complaints,the ATC recommended referral of both files to the Park Commission. It was the opinion of the ATC that the problems cited in the petitions were specifically related to park usage, and the Park Commission was the appropriate jurisdiction to analyze and respond to the concerns of the petitioning residents. Budget Issues: N/A C: Dave Peterson,Public Works 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone&TDD Number Brooklyn Center,MN 55430-2199 (763)569-3400 City Hall& TDD Number(763)569-3300 FAX(763)569-3434 FAX(763)569-3494 www.cityofbrooklyncentdr.org LOGISMap Output Page Page I of I kR� i 7 \1- y s ae s. e, r� t E" y wa R y �1' t ,s d -a8 " y. http://gis.logis.org/LOGIS_ArelMS/ims?ServiceName=bc_LOGISMap_OV&ClientVersio... 3/17/2009 Jim Glasoe From: Nate Pogorely Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 3:21 PM To: Jim Glasoe Subject: RE: Calls for Service- Evergreen Park Attachments: EvergreenParkCl=S.xlsx Jim- For the past 24 months the park has received a total of 101 calls. It appears to be on the decline though.In 2007 from 3/17/07 to 12/31/07 it received 63 calls: with the highest call type being suspicious activity calls (14), followed by parking (13). As for actually crime calls in 2007 it totaled 2 assault calls, 1 burglary, 1 disturbance, 1 fight, 1 robbery, 1 shots heard, 1 weapons and 1 vandalism call. For 2008 the entire year totaled 36 calls: with the highest call type being spot checks (8),followed by disturbance calls (3). Significant crime call totals were 1 robbery call and 2 fight calls. So far this year there have been 2 calls to the park, an afterhours call and a traffic accident. I have attached a spreadsheet of the calls for the time period from 3/27/07 to 3/16/09.Please let me know if you have any questions or need any further information. Thanks Nate From: Jim Glasoe Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 8:31 AM To: Nate Pogorely Cc: Kevin Benner Subject: Calls for Service- Evergreen Park Nate, Could you please run me a report identifying calls for service at Evergreen Park for the past 24 months. I am working with the Park& Recreation Commission regarding resident concerns related to park use. We want to make certain the calls for service support the stated concerns Thanks, Jim Glasoe Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services. City of Brooklyn Center www.cityofbrookiyncenter.org (763) 569-3407 1