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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 11-20 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 NOVEMBER 20, 2001 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, Russell, Shinnick and Theis were present. Commissioners Forsch and Peterson were absent and excused. Also present were City Council Member Tim Ricker, Public Works Director Diane Spector and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 16, 2001 Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the October 16, 2001 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Council Member Ricker reported that the $5,000 request from the American Little League had been approved pending execution of a service agreement. Council Member Ricker indicated that the City Council was scheduled to consider the 2002 budget at their December 12 meeting. In response to a Commission question, Council Member Ricker indicated the City ~':Ouncil planned to levy the maximum amount allowed for 2002. However, Council Membef Ricker noted that even with levying the maximum, the amount of State Aid received will be 17% less than in 2001. ICE RINK STAFFING CARS Director Glasoe introduced the item and provided the Commission with a history of ice rink staffing and a summary of rink use during the past five years. Mr. Glasoe noted that the cost of staffing six rinks each winter had exceeded the budgeted allocations for the last three years. Mr. Glasoe pointed out that, while the cost of staffing the rinks continued to increase, the number of residents using the rinks was decreasing. Mr. Glasoe asked for Commission direction on the number of rinks to staff in 2001-2002. After some discussion, Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner . Ebert to open five warming houses for the 2001-2002 skating season. The warming houses to be opened include Evergreen, Grandview, Willow Lane, Kylawn and Central Parks. The motion passed unanimously. CENTRAL PARK/INTERSTATE 694 WIDENING Public Works Director Spector presented background material and a proposed resolution regarding the proposed disposition of a small piece of Central Park property. Ms. Spector indicated the property is needed by MnDOT for a storm drainage pond associated v,;ith the, upcoming Interstate 694 widening. Ms. Spector noted that the property in question is not currently used for any park purpose. Commission members asked Ms. Spector about the possibility of a trail segment on the north side of the parcel that would link Xerxes Avenue and Central. Ms. Spector responded that the site would be "very tight" and that the connection to the Xerxes Avenue bridge would be difficult because of the grade differences. As a result, Ms. Spector did not feel a trail segment would be possible. In addition to the logistical problems, Ms. Spector reminded the Commission that, in order for the City to dispose of the property, it would need to find it "of no significant value." Ms. Spector continued that requiring any type of easement might be in conflict with thii. • statement. After much discussion, Chair Sorenson made a motion that the draft resolution regarding the disposition of the parcel be amended to include, that staff investigate the possibility of reserving a trail easement as part of the disposition. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Theis and passed with Commissioners Ebert, Sorenson and Theis voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioners Russell and Shinnick opposed. CIVIC CENTER BUILDINGS UPDATE CARS Director Glasoe informed the Commission that work on the remodeling continued. Mr. Glasoe continued that the Administration Department was in the process of moving to their new offices on the lower level and that the Public Works staff would move to the vacated Administration space to allow the remodeling to continue. Mr. Glasoe indicated that the remodeling work continued to remain on schedule. GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE BUILDING Public Works Director Spector informed the Commission that the construction of the building continued and that only installation of the cupolas and final hook-ups for gas and electric remained. Ms. Spector indicated that landscaping would not take place until spring 2002. 9 SET NEXT MEETING DATE • By consensus, the Commission chose to not meet in December 2001. The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for January 15, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room A of City Hall. MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Theis, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. 0