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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 10-19 PRM• MINUTES 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 19, 2004 COMMUNITY ROOM #221 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert, Peterson, Russell and Shinnick were present. Commissioners Hauger and Theis were absent and excused Also present were Councilmember Kathleen Carmody, Public Works Director Todd Blomstrom and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. • APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the meeting agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 21, 2004 Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the September 21, 2004 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Carmody reported that Brookdale was delinquent on their 2004 property taxes. Commissioners asked if this would impact Applebee's? Councilmember Carmody noted that, if the taxes were not paid by the end of the year, it could affect Applebee's liquor license. Councilmember Carmody noted that the development at 69`h Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard was fully leased. However, Ms. Carmody noted that the developer of that property was also experiencing some financial difficulties, and was in default on property taxes. 0 • Commissioners asked about the status of the transit hub. Councilmember Carmody responded that a December 2004 completion was anticipated. Commissioners asked about any potential development plans for the former Jerry's Foods site. Councilmember Carmody responded that she was not aware of any current development plans for that site. Councilmember Carmody noted that Brookdale Ford was looking at possibly relocating to the current Schmitt Music site. 2004 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS- EVERGREEN PARK SIDEWALK Public Works Director Blomstrom reported that the Parks Capital Improvements Plan for 2004 included the construction of a sidewalk along Camden Avenue from 70`h to 72nd Avenues. Mr. Blomstrom indicated that the approximate cost of the planned improvement was $52,000. CARS Director Glasoe indicated that many of the planned park improvements for 2003 and 2004 had been deferred as a result of budget cuts. Public Works Director Blomstrom noted that a resident had called to ask about the status of the project. Commissioners asked if there were other trails or sidewalks nearby. Public Works Director Blomstrom indicated that a trail connection did run through Evergreen Park, approximately 1 block west of the proposed sidewalk. After some discussion, there was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to defer the proposed sidewalk project to a later date. The motion passed unanimously. • FALL ADOPT-A-PARK CLEAN UP Chair Sorenson asked if Commission members might be available to assist with the clean up of Marlin and Lakeside Parks on Saturday, October 23 at 9:00 a.m. All available Commissioners were asked to meet at Marlin Park at 9:00 a.m. on the 23rd. PETITION-ORCHARD LANE PARK CARS Director Glasoe informed the Commission that he had received a petition from the Orchard Lane Park Neighborhood Watch Group related to the Orchard Lane Park shelter building. Mr. Glasoe noted that the petitioners requested that the shelter be replaced, or upgraded to make it more useable. Mr. Glasoe added that the Orchard Lane shelter was not scheduled for replacement in the proposed 2005-2009 Capital Improvements Plan. After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that CARS Director Glasoe would contact the group to determine what type of upgrades they were requesting. WILLOW LANE SCHOOL LAND SWAP CARS Director Glasoe reported that the Commission recommendation regarding the "land swap" had been sent to the Planning Commission and the City Council. Public Works Director Blomstrom noted that the item would be on the next Planning Commission agenda, and then on the November 8 City Council Agenda. • PARKS CAPITAL IMPROMENTS PLAN- BUILDING STORAGE PLAN CARS Director Glasoe and Public Works Director Todd Blomstrom reviewed the proposed 2005-2009 Parks Capital Improvements Plan. Mr. Glasoe Mr. Glasoe noted the two areas of focus for the revised plan would be the replacement of shelter buildings and storage for park maintenance materials and park program supplies. Commissioners asked about the proposed Shingle Creek Trail reconstruction and the corresponding monetary allocation. Public Works Director Blomstrom responded that the proposed improvement would include reconstruction of the entire Palmer Lake trail loop. Mr. Blomstrom noted that the new trail would be constructed at a 10-foot width with center markings. Mr. Blomstrom noted that, in areas where the trail is split, it would be replaced with a single section. Mr. Blomstrom continued that the monetary allocation contained in the plan should be sufficient to complete the project. After some additional discussion, there was a motion by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to recommend to the City Council the proposed 2005-2009 Parks Capital Improvements Plan. The motion passed unanimously. TOBACCO FREE PARKS INITIATIVE CARS Director Glasoe noted that he was still awaiting word from the Tobacco-Free Youth Recreation program regarding the free signage. Mr. Glasoe noted that the signs would be posted as soon as they were received. CITY ORDINANCE REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION Chair Sorenson directed that this item be held over to the November agenda. TRAIL MARKINGS Chair Sorenson noted that this item had been discussed as part of the 2005-2009 Capital Improvements Plan. BOAT TRAILER PARKING- TWIN LAKE Chair Sorenson directed that this item be held over until the November meeting. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for November 16, 2004 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 8:38 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.