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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 01-20 PRMMINUTES 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 JANUARY 20, 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 Ebert, Peterson, Russell and Shinnick were present. Commissioners Lee and Starling were absent and excused. Also present was City Council liaison Mark Yelich and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA By consensus, the agenda was approved as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 21, 2008 There was a motion by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to approve the minutes of the October 21, 2008 Park & Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Yelich reported that he had just been at the Central Park West ice rink and noted the ice was in excellent condition. Councilmember Yelich also noted a picture in last weeks Sun Post newspaper of citizens using the rink. Councilmember Yelich noted that there would be challenges ahead for the City and for the nation as a whole. Councilmember Yelich shared the following from recent from recent City Council meetings and city events: • The City currently has 300+ foreclosed homes. • Rental housing standards will be important as we move forward. • The Governor had un-allotted $540,000 in Local Government Aid payments to the city for the last half of 2008. Budget decisions would need to be made to deal with that reduction and the anticipated reductions for 2009 and beyond. • He had the opportunity to portray Earle Brown at the Holly Sunday event in December and noted the strong attendance. • Construction on the new FBI building is still slated for 2009. • Macy's is closing their Brookdale location and, while not surprising, provides an opportunity for mall ownership to reposition the property for future growth. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chair Sorenson opened nominations for Commission Chair. Commissioner Shinnick nominated Commissioner Sorenson. Commissioner Peterson seconded the nomination. Commissioner Shinnick moved the nominations be closed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peterson and unanimously passed. Chair Sorenson named Tom Shinnick as Vice-Chair. SHINGLE CREEK DAYLIGHTING CARS Director Glasoe introduced Director of Business and Development, Gary Eitel. Mr. Eitel provided the Commission with an overview of the Shingle Creek Daylighting study. Mr. Eitel described the separate `reaches" of the study and the proposed improvements for each reach. Mr. Eitel noted that, although there was no designated funding source, the City Council had adopted the study framework as a development guide for redevelopment of the opportunity site. There was discussion by the Commissioners on the need to coordinate the creek work with the anticipated trail reconstruction, or other park improvements. THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT, DRAFT COOPERATIVE TRAIL AGREEMENT CARS Director Glasoe reported that he, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel and representatives of the Public Works Department had met again with Three Rivers staff regarding a cooperative agreement related to the operation and maintenance of the trail sections Three Rivers has listed on their regional trail system. Mr. Eitel presented the draft cooperative trailway agreement. Mr. Eitel reviewed the respective rights and responsibilities as outlined in the agreement, including the potential monetary benefits for the City. CARS director Glasoe noted that one change from past discussions was that the Park District was now looking for a "nonexclusive easement," as opposed to the fee title easement they had been asking for previously.. Chair Sorenson indicated he was strongly opposed to any type of "permanent" easement, and also felt the agreement provided the Park District with too much control over the design and construction of the trails. The Commission discussed these points and the consensus was that we try to define a specific time frame for the agreement and ask for further definition on the design/construction control. After additional discussion, the- consensus of the Commission was to provide feedback to Three Rivers Park District that sought clarification on the form of the easement, duration of the agreement and further clarification on trail design and construction control. Mr. Eitel noted that he would provide the feedback to Three Rivers staff, and bring this issue back at a future meeting. 2009 AGENDA ITEMS CARS Director Glasoe indicated that, as always, staff would continue to identify and place on the meetings agendas, items that need to be considered by the Commission. Mr. Glasoe added that he wanted to open up the agendas for items the Commissioners would like to discuss. Mr. Glasoe asked that Commissioners forward agenda items throughout the year. EVERGREEN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS CARS Director Glasoe reported that a letter had been sent to residents near the park noting that the Park & Recreation Commission had been made aware of their concerns and would be working on potential solutions that they would present to the residents at a meeting at Evergreen Park planned for April 2009. BROOKLYN BRIDGE ALLIANC FOR YOUTH- UPDATE Chair Sorenson asked that this item be deferred to the February meeting SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for February 17, 20098 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 Ebert, to adjourn the meeting at 8:42p.m. The motion passed unanimously.