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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 04-18 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 APRIL 18, 2006 COMMUNITY ROOM #221, COMMUNITY CENTER CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert, Lee, Peterson, Shinnick, Russell and Theis were present. Also present was City Council Member Mary O'Connor and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Peterson indicated that he had a couple of items he would like to introduce for discussion. Chair Sorenson directed that they be added to the agenda under "Other". By • consensus, the agenda was approved as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 21, 2006 Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to approve the March 21, 2006 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember O'Connor reported that the City had submitted applications to the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Commissions for funding of two improvement projects. Councilmember O'Connor indicated the first project would be related to Twin Lake water quality. The second involves Shingle Creek bank stabilization from Bass Lake Road, north to 694. Councilmember O'Connor noted the Law Enforcement Awards were scheduled for Wednesday April 19, at 7:00 p.m. in Constitution Hall. Councihnember O'Connor reported the City Council had approved a resolution, authorizing the transfer of funds from the Storm Sewer Utility Fund to provide for the reduction of chloride use for snow and ice control operations. Councilmember O'Connor reminded Commissioners of the April 22 "kick-off' of the Great Shingle Creek Cleanup and the Adopt-A-Park, Trail, Street Program. Councilmember O'Connor added that the kick off event was scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Community Center. • Councihmmber O'Connor noted that Centerbrook Golf Course had opened for the year on April 4'". Councilmember O'Connor reported that City Council discussion regarding limiting the number of parked vehicles had been tabled, as efforts will be focused on enforcement of current • ordinances. ADOPT-A-PARK KICK-OFF Chair Sorenson noted that the kick-off of the Adopt-A-Park program was this coming Saturday and asked if Commissioners might be available to assist in cleaning up Marlin and Lakeside Parks. Chair Sorenson noted that he would be able to clean Lakeside on his own, but was looking for volunteers to assist at Marlin. Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert and Shinnick agreed to clean Marlin Park. CARS Director Glasoe asked for volunteers to assist with the refreshments for the kick-off event at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the Community Center. Commissioners Lee and Russell agreed to assist. Councilmember O'Connor indicated she would be volunteering for the clean up, and could also assist if needed. WEB SITE ENHANCEMENTS CARS Director Glasoe reviewed the portions of the City's web site related to parks and recreation including; parks, trails, Community Center, Centerbrook and the recreation brochure. The Commission had suggestions for improvements, but the consensus regarding the web pages was very positive. Chair Sorenson had suggestions for linking pages and the table of contents. CARS Director Glasoe indicated he would work with IT staff to implement some of the • proposed improvements. CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE STUDY CARS Director Glasoe reported that staff was still in the process of developing a capital plan for the golf course. Mr. Glasoe continued that he intended to have the plan ready for the May meeting for Commission consideration and a recommendation. EXCLUSIVE USE FEES CARS Director Glasoe provided the Commission with a recommended fee structure for Brooklyn Center and information regarding the fees charged by surrounding cities. After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Russell recommending the City Council consider implementing exclusive use rental fees for the city's picnic shelters. Commissioners asked that it be noted that these fees would only be charged if someone wanted an exclusive use reservation (permit) for the space. Picnic shelters that were not "reserved" would still be available to the general public on a first come first served basis, at no charge. The motion passed unanimously OTHER • Commissioner Peterson indicated that he had a couple of items to introduce for discussion and • possible action. Commissioner Peterson noted that the early arrival of warm weather had brought an increase of trash in the parks and a need for portable resirooms. CARS Director Glasoe noted that the contract for portable restrooms typically began on April 15 and that staff had become aware of the increased trash and had been picking up trash more regularly. Commissioner Peterson also noted a few examples of visible "short cuts" between trail sections that might benefit from future paving. CARS Director Glasoe noted that the Public Works Department annually evaluates trails and sidewalks for safety hazards etc, and that this item might be a good one to add to their list. Mr. Glasoe added that he would speak to the Public Works Director regarding this issue. Commissioner Peterson reported on a couple of areas that were in need of restoration and asked about the status of the trail striping around Palmer Lake. CARS director Glasoe responded that he would make the Public Works staff aware of the areas that needed restoration and indicated that it was his understanding that the striping was planned for this spring. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for May 16, 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 Lee, to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. 0