HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 07-10 PRMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
• FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
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REGULAR SSION
JULY , 2007
COMMUNITY ROOM #221, COMMUNITY CENTER
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Peterson and Russell were present. Commissioners Ebert, Lee
and Theis were absent and excused. 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
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 June meeting
minutes be deferred until the September meeting.
Commissioner Shinnick arrived at 6:45 p.m.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Councilmember O'Connor reported the following items from recent City Council meetings.
• Community Development Director Brad Hoffman was retiring after 32 years of service to
the City.
• Asbestos abatement had been completed on the Days Inn hotel property and demolition
would be completed in August.
• The Council had authorized a contract with Bonestroo consultants to evaluate the city owned
buildings and develop a capital replacement schedule that could be included in the Capital
Improvements Program.
KYLAWN PARK SHELTER BUILDING
Public Works Director Todd Blomstrom shared with the Commission the preliminary design for
the Kylawn Park shelter building. Mr. Blomstrom noted the intent was to develop a standard
design that could be used as we replace buildings at Kylawn, West Palmer and Northport Parks.
• Commissioners reviewed the design and elevation drawings. Commission consensus was that
the raised roof portion of structure, while aesthetically pleasing, was not worth the estimated
added expense. In further discussion, the Commissioners felt that additional ventilation, or •
operable windows might be necessary to enhance air flow.
After additional discussion, Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Shinnick to recommend to the City Council the preliminary design for the Kylawn Park shelter
building with the revisions noted above. The motion passed unanimously.
2008 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM- Central Park West Trail
CARS Director Glasoe reported to the Commission that the reconstruction of the Central Park
West trail section was included in the Capital Improvements Plan for 2010. Public Works
Director Blomstrom noted that a recent analysis of the trail condition indicated that
reconstruction was needed soon. The Commission discussed the issue, including the possibility
of delaying the construction of the Northport Park shelter building and moving the trail
reconstruction ahead in the schedule. After additional discussion, Chair Sorenson directed that
his item be placed on the September meeting agenda for further discussion.
OTHER
Commissioner Peterson asked when the Palmer Lake Trail would be striped. Public Works
Director Blomstrom indicated that he was waiting to see the progress of the discussions with
Three Rivers Park District regarding trail maintenance before committing City forces to the
work.
SET NEXT MEETING DATE
By consensus, and unless there is a need for a special meeting, the next meeting of the Parks and
Recreation Commission was set for September 18, 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 7:45 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
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