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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 06-13 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 JUNE 13, 2001 TWIN LAKE PARK CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert, Mead, Peterson, Russell, Shinnick and Theiswere present. Commissioner Theis was absent. Also present were, City Council members Kay Lasman and Tim Ricker, Public Works Director Diane Spector, and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 15, 2001 Commissioner Mead noted that the minutes showed him both absent and as attending. He noted that he was in attendance at the meeting. • Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve May 15, 2001 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission as amended. The motion passed unanimously. INTRODUCTION Chair Sorenson introduced members of the Commission present, the City Council members and also staff members. Chair Sorenson then asked each of the residents to introduce themselves. Following the introductions, Chair Sorenson shared the format for the meeting. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Council member Ricker introduced himself and asked if the residents had any questions regarding any city projects and/or initiatives that he could answer. A resident had a list of six questions that he wanted addressed at the meeting. The questions were: Was the park being improved as a neighborhood park, or to serve the larger community? What was the size of the proposed parking lot? Would on-street parking be prohibited? Would boat trailer parking be prohibited? • He noted that a vacant parcel of land was available at the end of Twin Lake Boulevard and was asking if the City was considering purchasing the lot for boat trailers? Why was the ball field being removed? Council member Ricker deferred to Public Works Director Spector who addressed the questions. Commissioner Theis arrived at 6:50 p.m. Ms. Spector indicated that the Parks and Recreation Commission had discussed the question of park type at length and felt that the park should be developed as a neighborhood park. Ms. Spector indicated that the proposed parking lot size was 8-10 vehicles, with no boat trailer parking. Ms. Spector responded that on-street parking, including boat trailer parking, would continue to be prohibited. Ms. Spector noted that the vacant lot at the end of Twin Lake Blvd.. was for sale at "market rate" and may prove to be too expensive to consider as an option for trailer parking. Ms. Spector indicated that the ball field was being removed as much of it was on MnDOT right-of-way that was being reclaimed as part of the Highway 100 improvements. After addressing the questions, Ms Spector provided a summary of the proposed improvements and some background on the Highway 100 work that would impact the park. The proposed improvements included: • Replacement of the playground equipment Replacement of the shelter building with a picnic shelter Slightly enlarged parking lot with 8-10 spaces Removal of the ball field Improvements to the shoreline Consideration of a fishing pier After considerable discussion, consensus was sought regarding a number of the proposed improvements to the park. Most residents in attendance opposed boat trailer parking on-street or at the park, a fishing pier, horseshoe pits and a significant reduction in the size of the swimming beach. Most residents in attendance supported the replacement of the playground equipment, increasing the size of the parking area to 8-10 spaces, replacement of the shelter building with a picnic shelter, rehabilitation of the basketball court and additional scheduled park maintenance. AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT GRANT GRIEVANCE CARS Director Glasoe reminded the Commission of their motion last meeting to allow Sandburg Middle School to submit an application prior to June 1, 2001 to fund only the September through December 31, 2001 portion of the A.M. Hoops Program. Mr. Glasoe indicated that, to date, none of the requested information had been received from Sandburg. After additional discussion, Commissioner Russell made a motion that all funds allocated to Sandburg Middle School as part of the After School Enrichment Grant Program be redistributed to other programs. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Shinnick and passed unanimously. SET MEETING DATE A motion was made by Commissioner Peterson to not hold Commission meetings in July and August. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell. Chair Sorenson noted that the 2002 budget development process that included the Twin Lake Park improvements would need to be developed during the Summer. CARS Director Glasoe indicated that he could call a special meeting of the Commission should the need arise. The motion failed unanimously A motion was made by Commissioner Peterson to not schedule Commission meetings in July and August unless the need should arise. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and passed unanimously. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for September 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Conference Room A of City Hall. MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Peterson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Russell, to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. • 9