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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 03-19 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 SESSION MARCH 19, 2002 CONFERENCE ROOM A, CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners, Ebert, D. Peterson, R. Peterson, Russell, Shinnick and Theis were present. Also present were Citizens Matt Hyde, Genevieve Hyde, Liz Pribble, Carol Pribble and Paul Fesco, City Council Liaison Bob Peppe and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe • APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 12, 2002 Commissioner Russell noted that the item related to the District #286/Granview Park land swap was incorrectly identified in the title of the item as District #281. Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the February 12, 2002 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission as corrected. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Council Liaison Peppe reported that a new "Business Watch" initiative was being cooperatively developed by the police and the business community. Mr. Peppe indicated that the City Council was considering revisions to strengthen the City Ordinances related to rental units. Council member Peppe reported that work was progressing on Brookdale, and Brooklyn Boulevard, and that the new go-kart track had opened in the old K-Mart space. Liaison Peppe continued that development agreements for the Brooklyn Boulevard and 69`" Avenue developments were moving forward. Council member Peppe invited Commission members to the Commission Recognition event to be held on April 15 at the West Fire Station. COUNCIL/COMMISSION CHAIRS MEETING • Chair Sorenson reported on the recent meeting of the City Council and the Commission chairs. Chair Sorenson noted that one point of discussion was regarding facilities for skateboarders. CARS Director Glasoe indicated that he had recently been contacted by a vendor regarding aggressive skate facilities and would request information for the Commission to review. Commissioner Ebert requested that information on equipment for BMX bikes be included. CIVIC CENTER GRAND REOPENING CELEBRATION CARS Director Glasoe reported that a Grand Re-opening Celebration for the Community Center had tentatively been set for June 30. Mr. Glasoe handed out a draft promotional event flyer and indicated he would be soliciting Commissioners assistance with the event at an upcoming meeting. ADOPT-A-PARK Cars director Glasoe requested the Commission designate a contact person for the 2002 clean up and shared information on this years Great Shingle Creek Clean-up. After some discussion, Commissioner Ebert agreed to serve as the contact for the clean up. Commissioner Ebert will contact Joyce Gulseth at City Hall regarding the clean up and will • report back at the April meeting. 2002 PARK IMPROVEMENTS CARS Director Glasoe reported that Diane Spector had recently resigned her position as Public Works Director. Mr. Glasoe indicated that City Manager Mike McCauley had requested that he assist with the transition by "heading up" the 2002 park improvements. Mr. Glasoe reported that he had already met with Public Works staff to begin preparation for this year's projects. Mr. Glasoe indicated that these projects would include improvements to Central, Northport, Twin Lake and Grandview Parks. GRANDVIEW PARK/DISTRICT #281 PROPERTY EXCHANGE CARS Director Glasoe informed the Commission that he and the City Manger would be meeting with the school district soon to look at the first draft of a site plan. Mr. Glasoe indicated that he hoped to have something for the Commission at an upcoming meeting. 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 Center had been moved back to April 29, as a result of construction delays. Mr. Glasoe shared a letter from RJM Construction regarding the delay. • Mr. Glasoe indicated work was also progressing at City Hall, and that the City Hall remodeling work remained on schedule. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Theis requested that a review of recreation programming be considered for future agendas. CARS Director Glasoe indicated that Chair Sorenson had also made a similar request, but that with the building remodeling, they would wait until Fall to start the review. COMMISSION RECOGNITION EVENT Chair Sorenson reminded the Commission that a Commission Recognition event is being planned for April 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the West Fire station SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for April 15, at 8:00 p.m. (or immediately following the Commission Recognition event) at the West Fire Station. MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Peterson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick, to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. 0