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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 11-21 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 NOVEMBER 21, 2006 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, Peterson, Russell and Shinnick were present. Commissioner Theis was absent and excused. Also present was City Council Member Mary O'Connor and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe APPROVAL OF AGENDA By consensus, the agenda was approved. 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 17, 2006 Commissioner Shinnick made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to approve the October 17, 2006 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember O'Connor reported the following items from recent City Council meetings. • Donations of $500 and $1,000 had been accepted for the 2007 Safety Camp program. • The City Council had approved the sale of $1,460,000 in general obligation improvement bonds. • The City's Massage Parlor Ordinance had been revised to allow for a single locker room. • Random Acts of Kindness winners were recognized. • The City Council was discussing MCES sewer charges related to the Joslyn site. • Code enforcement efforts for 2006 found 831 violations, with 362 citations issued. • The City Council approved a revised development agreement for a hotel adjacent to The Earle Brown Heritage Center. • The City Council approved the early purchase of a street sweeper and rotary mower. • There would be a December 11 m public hearing relating to discharges and connections to the • stormwater system. • Kim Meyer had been appointed to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. • Tim Willson is the new mayor-elect and Dan Ryan and Mark Yelich were elected to the City Council. . A PARKS GRAFFITI CARS Director Glasoe indicated that Commissioner Peterson had asked that this item be placed on the agenda. Mr. Glasoe reported that an increase in park graffiti had been noted during the past year. Mr. Glasoe continued that he had recently discussed the issue with Police Lieutenant Kevin Benner, who indicated that the Police Department had used Police Reserves for a six week period over the summer to patrol the parks. Lt. Benner indicated that this effort appeared to reduce the amount of graffiti. Mr. Glasoe noted that the Police Department had since shifted the Police Reserves to other priorities, but would be open to redirecting their time, should the issue be deemed a priority. Commissioner Peterson shared that his recent visits to his neighborhood parks had found the park equipment and buildings filled with graffiti. Commissioner Peterson shared pictures of the graffiti, along with graphic excerpts of some of the language contained in the graffiti. Commissioner Peterson noted that, as a result of the graffiti, he did not feel comfortable bringing his children to the park. Chair Sorenson noted that it was his feeling that the graffiti needed to be removed as soon as possible t avoid additional incidents. CARS Director Glasoe responded that, it was his understanding that Public Works crews were removing the graffiti as fast as their resources allowed. Commissioner Peterson noted that, despite his reporting it, some of the graffiti at East Palmer Park had been there for an extended period of time. After some additional discussion, Chair Sorenson asked that City Councilmember O'Connor consider bringing the issue to the attention of the City Council and indicate that additional resources may be necessary to combat the increase. Mayor-Elect Tim Willson arrived at the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Chair Sorenson acknowledged Mayor elect Willson. Mayor Elect Willson introduced himself to the Commission members and indicated that he looked forward to working with them. Mayor-elect Willson left the meeting at 7:21. SKATEPARK EQUIPMENT CARS Director Glasoe noted that the purchase of skate park equipment was included in the 2006 Capital Improvements Plans. Mr. Glasoe added that the purchase of the equipment had been delayed over the summer, as the contractor had not yet completed all of the "punch list" construction items at Grandview Park, the site of the proposed equipment. Mr. Glasoe reported that all of the work had been completed and that staff would soon begin to put together the Request for Proposals for skatepark equipment vendors. Mr. Glasoe noted that along with that effort, he was going to solicit input from neighboring community's on there recent experience with skatepark use. Mr. Glasoe indicated that it was his understanding that interest in skateboarding was declining. Mr. Glasoe added he would report his findings at the January or February meeting. 0 HOLLY SUNDAY CARS Director Glasoe reported that this years Holly Sunday event was being run on a limited budget and asked if any of the Commissioner would be available to assist. Chair Sorenson volunteered to assist with picture taking and noted that a number of the Brooklyn Center Lions Club members would be assisting as well. CENTRAL GARAGE STORAGE BUILDINGS- UPDATE Cars Director Glasoe reported that the new storage building was now fully enclosed, with only some roof flashing a gutter work remaining on the exterior. Mr. Glasoe noted that the weather had cooperated and that the new facility would be in December or January. THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT- REGIONAL TRAILS Cars Director Glasoe reported that after contacting Three Rivers Park District staff, it was the consensus of both parties that they would continue work on the development of the cooperative trail agreement and that staff from Three Rivers would appear before the Commission when the draft agreement was closer to completion. CARS Director Glasoe indicated he would continue to update the Commission as development of the agreement continued. • SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for January 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 Ebert, to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. • JW