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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 03-27 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 REGULAR SESSION MARCH 27, 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 Peterson, Russell and Shinnick were present. Commissioners Ebert and Theis were absent and excused., Commissioner Lee was absent. 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 Chair Sorenson noted that, as there was not a quorum of members that were present at the January meeting, he would prefer that the minutes be held over to the April meeting for approval. 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. • US Bench Company will be removing eight bus benches from various locations in the community. • The Osseo Bus Company was seeking approval for the construction of another building on their property. • A joint meeting with the Brooklyn Park City Council had been scheduled for April 430,h. • Earle Brown Days events are scheduled for June 21, 22 and 23. • Bids for Sanitary Sewer Lift Station 42 replacement are being solicited • Brookdale Ford had closed their Brooklyn Center location and merged their operations with Superior Ford in Plymouth. • Councilmember Mark Yelich had suggested the idea of a Farmers Market in Brooklyn Center. PICNIC SHELTER RENTAL FEES CARS Director Glasoe reported that in June of last year, and as recommended by the Commission, the city begun charging rental- fees for the exclusive use of the picnic shelters. Mr. Glasoe noted that during the last half of 2006, 22 separate rentals were booked, with total revenues of $710.00. Mr. Glasoe added that rental requests for 2007 are already starting to come in. Mr. Glasoe noted that staff had indicated no opposition was voiced from residents or non- residents regarding the charges. PARK TREES STROM DAMAGE CARS Director Glasoe reported that he had spoken with Public Work's Director Todd Blomstrom regarding the status of the tree clean-up following the September 2005 storm. Mr. Glasoe noted that Mr. Blomstrom indicated that, for the most part, the clean-up was complete. Mr. Glasoe shared that Mr. Blomstrom noted that, at this point, there was no intention to go into Palmer Lake or some of the other more remote locations and remove the deadfall, as this would be cost prohibitive 2007 AGENDA ITEMS Chair Sorenson reiterated that Commissioners should feel free to bring forward agenda items at any time during the year. Some potential items discussed included an outdoor wading pool, a splash park next to the Community Center and increasing the number of park tours for the Commission. PARK GRAFFITI CARS Director Glasoe reported that he had an extended conversation with Public Works Director Todd Blomstrom regarding graffiti removal. Mr. Glasoe reported that Mr. Blomstrom indicated all reports of graffiti would be consolidated on a single data base and that quotes had been solicited from private firms for removal costs. Mr. Glasoe continued that staff would then determine how best to remove the graffiti based on cost and staff availability. Mr. Glasoe reported that Mr. Blomstrom had noted that the intent was to have all graffiti removed within 48 to 72 hours. b.. SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT CARS Director Glasoe reported that staff was still in the process of developing the Request For Proposals for skate park equipment and that they still hoped to have the RFP's out and bids back yet this spring. OTHER Adopt-A-Park Kick-off Date CARS Director Glasoe noted the kick-off date for this year's Adopt-A-Park, trail and Street Program was scheduled for April 21", 9:00 a.m. at the Community Center. CARS Director Glasoe asked if any of the Commissioners would be available to assist with the refreshments for the kick-off event. Commissioner Russell agreed to assist. CARS Director Glasoe noted that Commissioner Lee had also indicated a willingness to help. Centerbrook Opens CARS Director Glasoe reported that Centerbrook had opened for the season on Monday, March 26". SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for April 17, 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 Russell, to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. 0