HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 04-15 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 15, 2003
COMMUNITY ROOM #221, COMMUNITY CENTER
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Sorenson, Commissioners, Ebert, D. Peterson, R. Peterson, Russell and Shinnick were
present. Commissioner Theis was absent and excused.
Also present were Paul Snyder and Robert Binder from ATS&R Architecture and Community
Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe
. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 18, 2003
Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the
March 18, 2003 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission as presented. The motion
passed unanimously.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
CARS Director Glasoe indicated that Councilmember Niesen was not able to attend the meeting,
as she was attending a class. Mr. Glasoe reported that much of the recent City Council and staff
efforts had been directed at addressing the proposed budget reductions proposed by Governor
Pawlenty.
GARDEN CITY SCHOOL/GARDEN CITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS
CARS Director Glasoe introduced Paul Snyder and Robert Binder from ATS&R Architecture.
Mr. Snyder and Mr. Binder provided the Commission with an overview of planned
improvements to Garden City School and Garden City Park, including a timeline for the
proposed improvements.
Chair Sorenson questioned the location of the joint park/school parking lot. He asked if the ,
parking lot could be moved to the westerly side of the site to provide separation of the parking lot
from the school parking. CARS Director Glasoe indicated that the parking was added at the
request of the City, and was located on the east side as it was intended to serve as the primary
parking for the park and overflow parking for the school.
• Commissioners asked about the location of the soccer field on school district property. CARS
Director Glasoe responded that the soccer field had always been located on the school property.
CARS Director Glasoe also provided some additional background for Commissioners regarding
the park and the amenities it currently included.
Regarding the proposed improvements, Mr. Glasoe noted that a joint use agreement between the
City and the school district would need to be developed.
After considerable discussion, Commissioner Shinnick made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Russell to recommend to the City Council that the conceptual site plan for
improvements at Garden City Park be approved. The motion passed unanimously.
2003 RECREATION/COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAM REDUCTIONS
CARS Director Glasoe noted that, as a result of the Governor's proposed budget for 2003 and
2004, all Departments had submitted plans to reduce their departmental budgets.
Mr. Glasoe discussed his memorandum to the City Manager that detailed the planned reductions
for 2003. Mr. Glasoe noted that further reductions would be necessary in 2004 if the Governor's
planned cuts were approved.
• TWIN LAKES - PERSONAL WATERCRAFT
CARS Director Glasoe reported that Commissioner Theis had asked that this item be added to
the agenda after a member of the Charter Commission had approached him regarding the issue.
Mr. Glasoe provided the Commission with a brief history of past Commission consideration of
the problem. As Commissioner Theis was not in attendance, Chair Sorenson directed that this
item be placed on the May 2003 agenda.
CITY ORDINANCE REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION
Chair Sorenson directed that this item be held over until the May meeting.
PARK SIGNAGE
Chair Sorenson asked about the status of placement of park signage. Chair Sorenson reported
that many of the parks did not have signs on the backstops relating to "no alcohol allowed" etc.
Mr. Glasoe indicated he would discuss the issue with Public Works staff.
APRIL 21 COMMISSION RECOGNITION EVENT
CARS Director Glasoe reminded the Commission that the annual Commission Recognition
. Event was scheduled for April 21, 2003, 6:30 p.m. at Constitution Hall in the Community
Center. Chair Sorenson encouraged all Commissioners to attend.
ADOPT-A-PARK CLEANUP
CARS Director Glasoe reminded the Commission that they needed to establish a spring cleanup
date for Marlin and Lakeside Parks as part of their Adopt-A-Park commitment. Chair Sorenson
directed that this item be placed on the May 2003 agenda.
CARS Director Glasoe also reminded the Commission of the Great Shingle Creek Clean up that
was to take place April 19. Mr. Glasoe asked if Commission members might be able to assist
with the handing out of equipment and supplies on Saturday morning.
SET NEXT MEETING DATE
By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for
May 20, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room #221 of the Brooklyn Center Community
Center.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Commissioner D. Peterson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner R. Peterson to adjourn
the meeting at 8:44 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
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