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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 04-17 PRMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION 0 COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION APRIL 17, 2007 COMMUNITY ROOM #221, COMMUNITY CENTER CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert, Lee, Peterson, Shinnick and Theis were present. Commissioner Russell was absent and excused. Also present was Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA By consensus, the agenda was approved. . APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 16, 2007 Commissioner Shinnick made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to approve the January 16, 2007 minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 27, 2007 Commissioner Ebert made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the March 27, 2007 minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission as presented. Councilmember O'Connor arrived at the meeting at 7:08 COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember O'Connor reported the following items from recent City Council meetings. • Hennepin County would be resurfacing Bass Lake Road, south of Brooklyn Boulevard and was changing it from four driving lanes, to two lanes and a turn lane. • The City Council had approved special assessments for diseased tree removal costs and delinquent weed removal. • A City Council work session was held regarding former Olive Garden, Cracker Barrel and Days Inn property. The majority of the Council expressed the opinion that they wished to wait for a corporate headquarters type development • Voting for Precinct #2 had been changed from Earle Brown Elementary to Brooklyn • Center High School. • 'The bid for the Riverwood Neighborhood street improvement project was awarded to CW Houle. • • The City Council had authorized the purchase a new aerial pumper truck for the Fire Department. • The City Council had received donations of $1,500 from the Brooklyn Area Babe Ruth and $4,300 from the Lions in support of the 2007 Summer Fun Squad and Youth Sports Programs, the Earle Brown Days Parade, the Senior Golf Tournament and the Entertainment in the Parks Program. • The Mayor had appointed two new members to the Financial Commission, noting the Commission was now at full strength. PARKS TOUR PLANNING CARS Director Glasoe reported that, at the last meeting, Commissioner Peterson had indicated an interest in discussing the expansion of the annual parks tour to possibly two or three tours. After considerable discussion, the Commission consensus was to have two dates for the park tours, with short Commission meetings following. It was determined that May's tour would include Firehouse, Riverdale and Lions Parks, along with Centerbrook Golf Course. For June, the Commission will visit Willow Lane, West Palmer, East Palmer and Kylawn Parks, along with the Arboretum Commissioner Russell arrived at the meeting at7:27 p.m. • SUMMER TEEN PROGRAMMING CARS Director Glasoe handed out copies of a new "It's Your Summer" teen programming guide that had just arrived from the printer. Mr. Glasoe noted that this brochure was a comprehensive twenty four page listing of teen programs and services available in the cities of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove and Independent School District #279. Mr. Glasoe continued that it was a culmination of four months of work by all parties. CARS Director Glasoe noted that these programs were available to all of the teens in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park and Maple grove, not just those teens that attend District #279 schools. Mr. Glasoe added that staff had worked hard to overcome issues such as, how to make the dollars work, the registration process feasible and the programming goals met for each entity. POINT OF SALE/e-CONNECT-ON LINE REGISTRATION CARS Director Glasoe reported that two new technology improvements were underway in the CARS Department. Mr. Glasoe indicated that a new Point of Sale system had been installed at the Community Center. Mr. Glasoe continued that the new system replaced the old cash registers and allowed for the tracking of all transactions, merchandise sales, inventory updates of existing merchandise and integration with our current financial reporting system. 0 • CARS Director Glasoe added that the Point of Sale installation was a precursor for the implementation of an internet registration program, e-CONNECT, which would begin in mid MAY. Mr. Glasoe continued that, with e-CONNECT, anyone with an internet connection could register for programs and activities. Mr. Glasoe noted that registrations would still be accepted by phone, fax, mail or walk-ins. ADOPT-A-PARK KICK-OFF CARS Director Glasoe reminded Commissioners that the kick-off date for this year's Adopt- A-Park, Trail and Street Program was scheduled for April 21 S1, 9: 00 a. m. at the Community Center. CARS Director Glasoe asked if Commissioners Russell and Lee were still able to assist with the refreshments. Both indicated they would be there on the 2151 to help ADOPT-A-PARK CLEAN-UP DATE Chair Sorenson asked if Commissioners might be available- to assist in cleaning up Marlin and Lakeside Parks on Saturday April 28", at 9:00 a. m. Chair Sorenson noted that he would be able to clean Lakeside on his own, but was looking for volunteers to assist at Marlin. • Commissioners Peterson, Russell and Shinnick agreed to help clean Marlin Park. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for May 16, 2007, with a parks tour scheduled for 6:00 p.m., and the regular meeting 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 Russell, to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. 0