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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 10-17 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 OCTOBER 17, 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, Russell and Shinnick were present. Commissioners Lee and Theis were absent and excused. Commissioner Peterson was absent. 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 19, 2006 Commissioner made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to approve the September 19, 2006 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember O'Connor reported that the City Council had hired Curt Boganey as City Manager, adding that his salary was established at $115,000 per year, which will increase to $119,000 on July 1, 2007, as performance merits. Councilmember O'Conner indicated that the potential hotel development on the empty parcel adjacent to the Earle Brown Heritage Center was still being discussed. Councilmember O'Connor noted the proposed development would still include a 175 room hotel, but that the water park may not be incorporated. Councilmember O'Connor added that City assistance would be in the form of tax abatements for 10 years. Councilmember O'Connor noted the liquor ordinance had been amended to allow the sale of "growlers" by the Surly Brewing Company. Commissioner Russell noted that a "growler" was a 64 ounce container. Councilmember O'Connor indicated that changes to the Storm Water Ordinance had been proposed, and that there would be a November 13th public hearing regarding the proposed changes. Councilmember O'Connor reported that the assessment rates for the 2007 Neighborhood Street Improvement Project had been set at $4,160.00 per parcel. Councilmember O'Connor noted that this represented approximately 40% of the actual construction costs. Councilmember O'Connor referred to the Citizen Comment cards that had recently been received, but noted they were on tonight's meeting agenda for further discussion. CITIZEN COMMENT CARDS CARS Director Glasoe referred to the copies of the Citizen Comment Cards that were included in the Commissioner's packets. Mr. Glasoe indicated that the citizen responses were solicited in the fall edition of the City Watch. Mr. Glasoe noted that, of the 28 responses received, there were 8 separate references to parks or recreation. CARS Director Glasoe cautioned that these responses were intended as information only. Mr. Glasoe added that the City Council is intending to review the responses at their November retreat. Mr. Glasoe noted that, as the responses were voluntary and not from a randomly selected group, they are not statistically accurate. CARS Director Glasoe reviewed the comment cards as they referred to park and or recreation related comments. Upon completion of the review, CARS Director Glasoe reiterated that the comments were offered as information only, and required no Commission action. FALL ADOPT-A-PARK CLEAN UP Chair Sorenson noted that, typically in the fall, there was very little to clean up at Marlin and Lakeside Park. Chair Sorenson asked if any of the Commission members might be available to visit the parks to make sure they were clean. Commissioner Shinnick indicated he would be available. PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN- Update CARS Director Glasoe passed out copies of the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation regarding the 2007-2015 CIP. Mr. Glasoe noted the recommendation was forwarded to the City Manager after last month's meeting. Mr. Glasoe added that, at their meeting last evening, the City Council discussed the Enterprise Funds budgets and the Capital Improvements Plan. THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT- REGIONAL TRAILS Cars Director Glasoe handed out copies of the revised regional trail maps that had recently been mailed to area households by Three Rivers Park District. Mr. Glasoe noted that the trail sections discussed last month were included on the map as "proposed" trail sections. Mr. Glasoe added that he had anticipated having a representative from Three Rivers at tonight's meeting to discuss the map, but was not contacted by Three Rivers' staff. Mr. Glasoe reiterated to the Commission that the City and Three Rivers would be pursuing a cooperative agreement related to the operation and maintenance of the trail sections Three Rivers has listed on their regional trail system. CARS Director Glasoe indicated that he hoped to have a Three Rivers staff person at an upcoming meeting to address the issue. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for November 21, 2006, 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 7:28 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.