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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 01-21 PRMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 0 FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA :REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 21, 2003 COMMUNITY ROOM #221, COMMUNITY CENTER CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners, Ebert, R. Peterson, Russell, and Shinnick were present. Commissioners D. Peterson and Theis were absent and excused. Also present was Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chair Sorenson opened nominations for Commission Chair.. Commissioner Shinnick nominated Commissioner Sorenson. Commissioner Russell seconded the nomination. Commissioner Shinnick moved the nominations be closed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and unanimously passed. Chair Sorenson named Don Peterson as Vice-Chair. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Nooemb er 19, 2002 Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the November 19, 2002 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT CARS Director Glasoe reported that Council member Niesen had been appointed as City Council Liaison at the January 13, 2003 City Council meeting. Mr. Glasoe also noted that the City Council had approved the 2003 General Fund and the 2003-2007 Capital Improvements Budgets at their meeting in December. Mr. Glasoe indicated these budgets might be subject to revision as significant reductions in State Aid might be • forthcoming as. a result of the recent state budget shortfall. Mr. Glasoe noted the Governor's recent proposal contained no significant reductions for Brooklyn Center in 2003, but indicated reductions for 2003 and beyond is still a possibility. 2003 PARK IMPROVEMENTS • CARS Director Glasoe provided the Commission with a summary of the planned park improvements for 2003. These improvements were included in the 2003 - 2007 Capital Improvements Program. The improvements detailed included shared school space, reconstruction of the tennis courts, rink lighting and basketball goals as part of the Grandview Park improvements. The improvements also included new scoreboards at Evergreen Park, reconstruction of the tennis courts at Central Park and the purchase of aggressive skate park equipment for a location to be determined. Mr. Glasoe indicated that the funding for these projects may be in question if the City sustains significant budget cuts as part of the current state budget shortfall. Mr. Glasoe noted that, if significant cuts were made, reprioritization and reallocation of Capital Improvements funding would be likely.. CARS Director Glasoe requested the Commission discuss the location of the proposed aggressive skate park. Mr. Glasoe noted an exact location would be helpful in completing the grant application for aggressive skate park funding. Commissioners discussed numerous locations for the skate park including, Grandview Park, Garden City Park, Northport Park, Willow Lane Park and Evergreen Park. After considerable discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Shinnick and seconded by Commissioner R. Peterson to recommend to the City Council that the aggressive skate park be located at Grandview Park. The motion passed unanimously. AGGRESSIVE SKATE PARK-GRANT APPLICATION CARS Director Glasoe reported that the grant application to the Tony Hawk Foundation was in the process of being completed. Mr. Glasoe noted that the application deadline was March 2003 for potential funding in April 2003. CITY ORDINANCE REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION CARS Director Glasoe provided copies of excerpts of the current City Ordinances regarding Parks and Recreation for the Cities of Maple Grove, St. Louis Park and New Brighton. Mr. Glasoe noted the difference in the level of detail in the respective ordinances. Commissioners reviewed the materials and discussed the pertinent sections related to the leashing of dogs, use of lakes and other items. After additional discussion, Commission consensus was that CARS Director Glasoe would survey staff to find out if there are any recommended changes/additions from the staff perspective. This item will be placed on a future agenda. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next. meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for February 11, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room #221 of the Brooklyn Center Community Center. MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Shinnick made a motion, seconded by Commissioner R. Peterson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. • 0