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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 06-21 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 JUNE 21, 2005 COMMUNITY ROOM #221, COMMUNITY CENTER CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert, Peterson, Theis and Shinnick were present. Commissioner Peterson was absent and excused, Commissioner Russell was absent. Also present was City Council Member Kay Lasman and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe • APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Sorenson asked to have two items added under New Business, an update on the Opportunity Site Task Force and Hazard Elimination Grant Requests. By consensus, the agenda was approved with the addition. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April, 2005 CARS Director Glasoe noted that under the Council Liaison Report, the minutes should read that Hennepin County and not the Metropolitan Council was the source of funds for the joint Community/Police Partnership. Commissioner Shinnick made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to approve the March 15, 2005 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Lasman reported that the police department's auto theft grant had been renewed for another year. Councilmember Lasman noted that the one additional officer had been funded through the initial grant. Councilmember Lasman indicated that an Eagle Scout Project installed at Evergreen Park in 1994 was going to be removed as it too labor intensive to maintain. Councilmember Lasman added that the Public Works Department would be working on revised rules for future projects • that incorporate on-going maintenance and up-keep. Councilmember Lasman reported that the second public meeting regarding the Opportunity Site had been held last Wednesday night. Councilmember Lasman noted that the Brookdale Ford site, trail crossings and the timeline/project expenses were the main topics of discussion. Councilmember Lasman noted that the proposed hotel/water park development next to the Heritage Center was in litigation, the details of which she was not at liberty to discuss. Councilmember Lasman did note that the revised plan included two hotels instead of the single hotel. Councilmember Lasman indicated the developer felt the two separate hotels with different price points would attract more clientele than a single hotel. ADOPT-A-GARDEN- Rules and Regulations CARS Director Glasoe noted that, although there was not a quorum at the May meeting, Commissioners has discussed the draft guidelines for the Adopt-A-Garden program and had suggested some revisions. Mr. Glasoe noted the revisions had been incorporated in the revised draft that had been included in the meeting packets. Mr. Glasoe added that he had sent a copy of the revised draft to resident Rita Asher asking for input. Mr. Glasoe noted that he had not received a response. . After considerable discussion, Commissioner Theis made a motion that the revised rules for the Adopt-A-Garden program be recommended for approval as revised. Commissioner Theis continued that the Commission revisit the effectiveness of these rules after they have been in effect for one year. The motion passed unanimously. GRANT REQUESTS- Hazard Elimination Chair Sorenson indicated he had received a letter from the Minnesota Department of Transportation soliciting candidate projects for 2009-2010 federal transportation funding relating to hazard elimination and bridge replacements. Commissioners discussed hazardous intersections and trail crossings. After some additional discussion, the Commission, by consensus asked that CARS Director Glasoe meet with the Director of Public Works to investigate the funding opportunity and make application for eligible projects. DOG RUN- CITIZEN LETTER CARS Director Glasoe shared copies of a letter he had sent to a Minneapolis resident who had asked about the development of a Dog Run in Brooklyn Center. Mr. Glasoe added that he had included information about the available dog parks in Minneapolis. i CARS Director Glasoe also provided copies of the Minneapolis Dog Park information to the Commissioners. "TOBACCO FREE ZONE" SIGN LOCATIONS CARS Director Glasoe handed out a revised "draft" sign that was created using input from the last meeting. Commission consensus was that the revised design was acceptable. Commissioners asked how many signs would be needed. CARS Director Glasoe responded that the initial count was approximately 70 signs at a cost of approximately $20-25.00 each. Mr. Glasoe noted that it might be difficult to find this additional money in the budget. Chair Sorenson suggested that Mr. Glasoe contact some of the service organizations to seek donations. Chair Sorenson indicated that several smaller donations might be easier to get than one for the entire $1,500. CARS Director Glasoe indicated that he would attempt to solicit funds from various organizations in the fall, as most groups were experiencing a drop in pull-tab revenues as a result of the recent smoking ban. COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIPS- Definitions CARS Director Glasoe distributed a listing of potential membership scenarios for the Community Center. Mr. Glasoe reviewed the two options being considered. After some discussion Commissioners asked why both options could not be considered together. Mr. Glasoe responded that he would attempt to incorporate both options as they work to further revise the membership definitions prior to the September Commission meeting. CITY ORDINANCE REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION CARS Director Glasoe reported that the proposed ordinance revisions are being incorporated into an Ordinance Amendment that would be brought to the City Council at a future meeting. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for September 20, 2005 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 8:22 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. 0