HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 11-18 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
NOVEMBER 18, 2003
COMMUNITY ROOM #221
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at,7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert, R. Peterson, Russell, Shinnick and Theis were present.
Also present were City Council Liaison Diane Niesen, Recreation Program Supervisor Sue
LaCrosse and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 21, 2003
Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the
October 21, 2003 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission as presented. The motion
passed unanimously.
COMMISSION APPLICANT UPDATE
CARS Director Glasoe reported that City Clerk Sharon Knutson had informed him that two
residents had applied to fill the. Commission vacancy created by the resignation of
Commissioner D. Peterson.
Mr. Glasoe indicated that Mayor Kragness would be making the appointment at the next City
Council meeting.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Council Liaison Niesen reported the City Council had reached agreement on the proposed
2004 budgets. Ms. Niesen indicated the City Council would be holding a Truth in Taxation
meeting regarding the budgets in December.
0 Ms. Niesen noted that JC Penny's had announced that they were closing their Brookdale store
in January 2004.
Ms. Niesen reported that the new City owned liquor store at 69n Avenue and Brooklyn
Boulevard would be opening in December.
Commissioners asked about the proposed conversion of the Best Western Hotel to senior
apartments. Council member Niesen responded the Council had discussed the preliminary
plans, and that she expected more information on the project would be brought to the Council
soon.
RECREATION PROGRAM REVIEW
CARS Director Glasoe introduced Recreation Program Supervisor Joe Ericksen. Mr. Ericksen
updated the Commission on all of the programs, special events and activities he supervises, the
effects of recent budget reductions on programs and the program plans for 2004 and beyond.
Programs discussed included; adult softball, volleyball and basketball leagues, the Dudley
Softball Tournament, ice rinks, youth football, softball, basketball, soccer and tennis, summer
conditioning, teen programs and Centerbrook Golf Course.
TRAILS STRIPING AND MARKING
Commissioner R. Peterson distributed a handout regarding his recommendations concerning
trail markings. The handout included trends personally observed by Commissioner R.
Peterson, potential issues created and the formal recommendations.
• The Commission discussed the recommendations at length. CARS Director Glasoe asked if
the Commission would like him to invite Public Works Director Todd Blomstrom to an
upcoming meeting. Mr. Glasoe continued that Mr. Blomstrom would be better able to discuss
the current practices and the financial implications of implementing the recommendations.
By consensus, Commissioner's agreed that Mr. Glasoe would invite Mr. Blomstrom to the
February 10, 2004 meeting.
FUNDING REALLOCATION FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
CARS Director Glasoe indicated that the Commission resolution regarding the reallocation of
funds for after-school programming had been forwarded to the City Council, and that he
expected it to be considered at a Council meeting in December.
CITY ORDINANCE REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION
Chair Sorenson reminded the Commission that it had established a goal of March 2004 to have
the review completed and any suggested changes identified. CARS Director Glasoe indicated
that he been compiling a list of items the Commission had identified for further consideration.
Mr. Glasoe indicated he would have that list available at the next meeting
0 This item was referred to the January 2004 agenda.
SET NEXT MEETING DATE
By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for January
20, 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.
0
0