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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 09-18 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 SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 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, Lee, Russell and Shinnick were present. Commissioner Peterson was excused. Commissioner Theis was absent. Also present was City Council Liaison Mary O'Connor, Public Works Director Todd Blomstrom and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA By consensus, the agenda was approved. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 19, 2007 There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the minutes of the June 19, 2007 Park & Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. 10 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July y, 2007 As there was not a quorum of Commissioners in attendance at tonight's meeting that were present at the June meeting, Chair Sorenson directed that the approval of the July meeting minutes be deferred until the October meeting. Mayor Tim Willson arrived at the meeting at 7:07 p.m. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember O'Connor reported the following items from recent City Council meetings. • The City Council had established the 2008 tax levy increase at a maximum 4%. • The City Council had approved two separate motions that will allow for the construction of a Super Wal-Mart store on the Brookdale property. • The Council had approved final plans and specifications for the Kylawn Park shelter building and had authorized the advertisement for bids. • Announced that Lee Gatlin had been selected as the new Fire Chief. 0 Commissioner Russell asked when the Mervyn's building would be demolished in preparation • for the Wal-Mart Store. Public Works Director Blomstrom responded that the demolition would take place sometime after the first of the year. Commissioner Shinnick asked if there was any interest in the former Day's Inn property. Mr. Blomstrom indicated that it was his understanding that there was active interest in the property. Commissioner Russell noted that he had observed a "for sale" sign on the former Jerry's Food site. 2008-2022 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM- PLANNED PARK IMPROVEMENTS CARS Director Glasoe noted that a copy of the 2007-2021 Capital Improvements Plan had been included in the meeting packet. Mr. Glasoe reminded the Commission of the discussion at the July meeting regarding the need to consider moving some items up in the schedule. Mr. Glasoe then introduced Public Works Director Todd Blomstrom. Mr. Blomstrom noted there were three items staff considered when putting together a long term plan for park improvements. The first being planning, the second being priority and the third funding. Mr. Blomstrom added that 2007 was the first time a 15 year plan had been developed. Mr. Blomstrom indicated that, as with any plan, some additional analysis showed that some things needed to be moved up in priority, some that could be moved down and much that stayed the same. Mr. Blomstrom noted that many trail sections were deteriorating faster than anticipated, and would likely need to be moved up in the schedule. Conversely, some park shelters buildings, which are very expensive, could be moved back a couple of years. Public Works Director Blomstrom referred to Alternative Schedule #1 that had been prepared by staff. Mr. Blomstrom reviewed the schedule which considers moving back the replacement of the Palmer Lake and Northport shelter buildings, moves up reconstruction of the Central Park West and Shingle Creek trails, reconstruction of the Arboretum parking lot and reconstruction of the Kylawn and Firehouse trail segments. It also added resurfacing of the Northport and West Palmer tennis courts and replacement of the Willow Lane shelter building with a picnic shelter. Mr. Blomstrom indicated that the resurfacing of the tennis courts was included to offset the elimination of the courts at Kylawn Park. He noted insurance proceeds for the Willow Lane shelter building had been received and deposit in the Capital Improvements Fund. The Commission discussed the usage of tennis courts in the City. After additional discussion, there was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Lee to recommend the Alternative #1 schedule of improvements as presented. The motion was passes unanimously. ADOPT-A-PARK FALL CLEAN UP DATE 0 Chair Sorenson asked if Commissioners might be available to assist in cleaning up Marlin Park on Saturday, September 29th, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioners Ebert, Lee and Russell along with Council Liaison O'Connor indicated they would be available to assist. Chair Sorenson asked if supplies could be made available for the group. CARS Director Glasoe indicated that he would make sure supplies are available at the Community center for pickup. KYLAWN PARK SHELTER BUILDING Public Works Director Todd Blomstrom reported that the Kylawn Park shelter building was out for bid and that the bids would be opened on October 2, 2007 at City Hall. e-CONNECT INTERNET REGISTRATION- Update CARS Director Glasoe reported that registration was underway for fall classes and activities and that the public was continuing to use the e-Connect internet registration option. Mr. Glasoe noted that total course registration revenues for summer 2006 were $95,544.84, while total course registration revenues for summer 2007 were $106,010.30. CARS Director Glasoe added that of this $106,010.30 total only $40,450.68 was not available for e-Connect. Mr. Glasoe continued that, of the classes that were available for online registration, 21 % of the registrations were received online. CARS Director Glasoe reported that the total internet registrations for Summer were $13,903.33. . CARS Director Glasoe reported total course registration revenue through September 16, 2006 was $28,597.00, while total course registration revenue for the same period last year was $29,835.25. Mr. Glasoe noted that internet registration accounted for almost 40% of the class registrations that were available for online registration. SUMMER TEEN PROGRAMMING CONSORTIUM- Update CARS Director Glasoe reported that, although everyone had high expectations for the cooperative summer teen programs, registrations did not match expectations. Mr. Glasoe noted that two of six special event trips were held (Bunker Lake wave pool, Minnesota Lynx) while the others were cancelled due to lack of registration. Mr. Glasoe continued that Maple Grove reported over 100 registrations for their programs, Brooklyn Park a similar number and Osseo Schools reported approximately 80 kids participated in their camps. CARS Director Glasoe indicated that, while registrations did not match the expectations, the group was planning to continue the cooperative approach for 2008. OTHER • Commissioner Lee asked if a discussion of soccer fields could be included on an upcoming meeting agenda. Chair Sorenson directed the item be added to the October agenda. • SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for October 16, 2007, 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 Peterson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. • 0