HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 05-21 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
MAY 21. 2002
COHEN COMMUNITY ROOM
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Sorenson, Commissioners, Ebert, D. Peterson, R. Peterson, Russell and Theis were
present. Commissioner Shinnick was absent.
Also present were six students from the Brooklyn Center High School Civics Class and
• Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe
INTRODUCTIONS
Chair Sorenson introduced himself and asked that the students and Commissioners introduce
themselves. Chair Sorenson provided a brief summary of the Park and Recreation
Commission mission and responsibilities.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Ap ril 15, 2002
Chair Sorenson noted that the minutes related to the Adopt-a-Park should have included
Commissioner Ebert as volunteering for the clean up.
Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to approve the
April 15, 2002 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission as amended. The motion
passed unanimously.
GRANDVIEW PARK/DISTRICT #286 PROPERTY EXCHANGE
Chair Sorenson provided a brief history of this item for the students in attendance.
CARS Director Glasoe indicated that no additional meeting had taken place between the City
and District #286. Mr. Glasoe reported that he hoped to have a conceptual site plan available
for the next meeting.
AGGRESSIVE SKATE PARK
• CARS Director Glasoe share two conceptual layouts of aggressive skate parks and their
approximate costs.
Chair Sorenson asked if any of the students present would use an aggressive skate park.
Although each said they probably would not, they all knew of the students that would use the
park.
CARS Director Glasoe asked if the Commission would like to visit the Brooklyn Park
aggressive skate facility as part of their annual "Park tour."
By consensus, the Commission added the Brooklyn Park facility to their tour.
JUNE PARKS TOUR PLANNING
CARS Director Glasoe asked the Commissioners for suggestions for parks to visit during this
year's parks tour. Mr. Glasoe suggested Grandview Park, as it would give the Commission a
good frame of reference for the on-going discussions with District #286 regarding the
proposed property exchange.
By Consensus, the Commission decided to visit the aggressive skate park in Brooklyn Park,
Grandview and Lions Park
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ADOPT-A-PARK
Commissioner Ebert reported on the local Adopt- a-Park "kick off" and the Great Shingle
Creek Clean up. Commissioner Ebert indicated that she and Commissioners Peterson and
Russell and Chair Sorenson conducted the clean up of Marlin and Lakeside Parks.
In addition, Commissioner Ebert thanked Commissioner Shinnick who volunteered to be at
City Hall to direct volunteers to Brooklyn Center's portion of the Great Shingle Creek cleanup
and Chair Sorenson and Commissioners Russell and Shinnick who assisted at the Crystal.
portion of the Great Shingle Creek Clean up.
CIVIC CENTER BUILDINGS UPDATE
CARS Director Glasoe informed the Commission that work on the remodeling project was in
its last phases and would hopefully be completed by the middle of June.
Mr. Glasoe reported that the Community Center had opened on April 29, and that attendance
had been growing.
Mr. Glasoe indicated that a Grand Re-opening Celebration was planned for June 30"' and
• would include entertainment, refreshments, tours, a dedication of the Cohen Community Room
and the sealing of the Year 2000 time capsule.
Mr. Glasoe asked if the Commissioners might consider leading the Community Center tours at
the Grand Re-opening. Mr. Glasoe indicated he would have more information available at the
June meeting.
SET NEXT MEETING DATE
By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for June 18,
with a Parks Tour at 6:00 p.m. and a general meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Cohen Room of the
Brooklyn Center Community Center.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Commissioner Peterson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ebert, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:23 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
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