HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 04-15 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
APRIL 15, 2002
WEST FIRE STATION
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:43 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Sorenson, Commissioners, Ebert, D. Peterson, Russell and Theis were present.
Commissioners R. Peterson and Shinnick were absent.
Also present were City Council Liaison Bob Peppe, City Manager Michael McCauley and
Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -March 19, 2002
Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to approve the
March 19, 2002 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission as presented. The motion
passed unanimously.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Council Liaison Peppe reported that a revised rental-housing ordinance had been passed and
that code enforcement efforts continued. Liaison Peppe indicated that the Super America on
57' and Logan Avenue was expanding, and that a development agreement for the 69' Avenue
and Brooklyn Boulevard project was anticipated very soon.
Liaison Peppe reported that the Brooklyn Boulevard work continued. Chair Sorenson asked if
an additional traffic signal was being installed by the auto dealerships. City Manager
McCauley responded that a new signal was being installed to protect the economic viability of
the dealerships.
Council member Peppe reported that work was progressing on Brookdale Mall. City Manager
McCauley reported that Brookdale officials had a press conference set for May 10 to highlight
the improvements.
Liaison Peppe continued that Northbrook Plaza owner Dan Vang had developed conceptual
. plans for improvements to the site and that the City was assisting with efforts to find financial
assistance for additional project planning.
GRANDVIEW PARK/DISTRICT #286 PROPERTY EXCHANGE
City Manger McCauley provided a summary of the discussions the City has had with the
District #286 regarding site planning and cost sharing for the Earle Brown
Elementary/Grandview Park project.
Mr. McCauley reported that there had been some initial misunderstandings and disagreement
over some of the cost sharing issues, but that there seemed to be some consensus now.
CARS Director Glasoe indicated that he hoped to have a preliminary site plan available for the
next meeting.
ADOPT-A-PARK
Commissioner Ebert shared information on this year's Great Shingle Creek Clean-up and the
local Adopt- a-park "kick off." Commissioner Ebert requested assistance with both clean-up
efforts.
. Commissioner Shinnick volunteered to be at City Hall to direct volunteers to Brooklyn
Center's portion of the Great Shingle Creek cleanup. Commissioners Peterson and Russell
and Chair Sorenson volunteered to conduct the clean-up of Marlin and Lakeside Parks.
AGGRESSIVE SKATE PARK
CARS Director Glasoe reported that he had met with a vendor of aggressive skate park
equipment and shared information on the approximate cost ranges for facilities and local
communities that have recently built aggressive skate facilities. Mr. Glasoe also shared
information regarding insurance requirements for aggressive skate facilities.
After some discussion, Mr. Glasoe asked Commissioners if they wanted to have a conceptual
layout, with approximate costs, developed for consideration as part of future park
improvements. By consensus, Commissioners directed Mr. Glasoe to develop a plan,
including costs.
CIVIC CENTER BUILDINGS UPDATE
CARS Director Glasoe informed the Commission that work on the remodeling project
continued. Mr. Glasoe reported that the opening date for the Community is scheduled for
April 29. Mr. Glasoe reported that only the pool locker rooms and exercise areas would be
opening on the 29`x.
Mr. Glasoe indicated work was also at City Hall, and that the City Hall
progressing ty ty remodeling work remained on schedule.
SET NEXT MEETING DATE
By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for May 21,
7:00 p.m. at the Brooklyn Center Community Center.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Commissioner Peterson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ebert, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:44 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
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