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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 11-19 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 MEETING, NOVEMBER 19, 2002 COMMUNITY ROOM #221, BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners D. Peterson, R. Peterson, Russell, Shinnick and Theis were present. Commissioner Ebert was absent and excused. Also present was Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - O ctober 15, 2002 Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the October 15, 2002 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT CARS Director Glasoe indicated that Council Liaison Peppe was not able to attend the meeting. CARS Director Glasoe reported that the City had received a $60,000 grant from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the Palmer Lake/Shingle Creek trails. Mr. Glasoe indicated that the estimated total cost of the project was $120,000, as the City was required to match the grant funds. Mr. Glasoe indicated that the intent was to use the funds to repave and restore existing trail sections at various locations between County Road 10 and the north end of Palmer Lake. Mr. Glasoe reported that work would begin in Spring 2003. CARS Director Glasoe reported that the City had made application to the Three Rivers Park • District to allow the City to plow the North Mississippi Park trail. Mr. Glasoe indicated that the City had received many phone calls in past years wondering why the trails were not plowed. Mr. Glasoe indicated that other Brooklyn Center trails are normally plowed. CITY TRAILS- GENERAL DISCUSSION CARS Director Glasoe provided the Commission with a brief overview of the current budget allocations for trail maintenance, and the current trail maintenance practices. Mr. Glasoe also provided the Commission with copies of the Trailway Regulatory Sign Replacement Plan from the Three Rivers Park District. Commissioners reviewed the document and also discussed various trail sections throughout the City. The Commission also discussed options for improvement or specific trail segments along with option for trail markings. CARS Director Glasoe will forward the issues to staff for review. After considerable discussion, R. Peterson made a motion, seconded by D. Peterson to have staff review a potential trail markings standard and report back to the Commission by Spring 2003. Chair Sorenson asked about the access to North Mississippi Regional Park at Lyndale Avenue and 52nd Avenue. CARS Director Glasoe will contact Three Rivers Park District regarding the rational behind the current road closure. AGGRESSIVE SKATE PARK-GRANT APPLICATION CARS Director Glasoe provided the Commission with information regarding a potential grant opportunity for aggressive skate park funding. The grant application was from the Tony . Hawk Foundation. Mr. Glasoe indicated that the potential grant funding ranged from $5,000- $25,000. The Commission reviewed the grant applications materials and discussed the ramifications of making an application. After additional discussion, Commissioner Shinnick made a motion, seconded by Commissioner R. Peterson that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommends to the City Council that staff be authorized to submit a grant application for aggressive skate park funding. The motion passed unanimously. 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 New Hope, Brooklyn Park. Commissioners reviewed the materials and discussed the pertinent sections related to the leashing of dogs. In addition, the Commission discussed the effectiveness of "dog runs" recently established by Minneapolis Parks. After additional discussion, Commission consensus was that this item be placed on the January meeting agenda for further consideration. 0 GRANDVIEW PARK/DISTRICT #286 PROPERTY EXCHANGE CARS Director Glasoe reported that negotiations regarding an agreement for the exchange of property and the joint use of facilities had been complete. Additionally, Mr. Glasoe reported that the City and School District had each met on November 3, 2002 to approve the agreements. Mr. Glasoe indicated that the dollar amount the City would pay for park improvements was set at $95,555. Mr. Glasoe reminded the Commission that, with respect to the financial contribution, the negotiations were based upon the resolution passed by the Commission and the City Council that indicates the improvements would result in no expense to the City for recreating or relocating existing improvement, except for enhancements that are currently planned. Mr. Glasoe informed the Commission that permits had been secured, and site demolition had already begun. Mr. Glasoe added that site work was scheduled for completion by mid- December. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the Commission chose to not meet in December 2002. The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for January 21, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room #221 of the Brooklyn Center Community Center. • MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Peterson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Russell, to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.