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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 05-15 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 MAY 15, 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, Mead, Peterson, Russell, Shinnick and Theis were present. Commissioner Mead was absent and excused. Also present were Residents Bob Hill, Roni Brunner, Sixth Grade Sandburg Middle School Principal Cliff Skagen, City Manager Michael McCauley, Public Works Director Diane Spector, Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe and Recreation Program Supervisor Sue LaCrosse. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 16, 2001 . Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Theis to approve April 16, 2001 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT CARS Director Glasoe informed the Commission that Council member Lasman was unable to attend the meeting, as she had another activity scheduled. Chair Sorenson asked City Manager McCauley if he would like to provide the liaison report. City Manager McCauley reported that a development agreement had been signed for improvements at 69`' Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard. Mr. McCauley noted that the current tenant mix included a service station, a McDonalds, Simek's Meats and additional retail space. Mr. McCauley informed the Commission that permits for footings for the Brookdale addition had been issued. Mr. McCauley noted that work on Brooklyn Boulevard was underway and that the Robbinsdale City Council was discussing a possible compromise regarding the Highway 100 construction at their meeting this evening. • In closing, Mr. McCauley invited all Commissioners to the May 24 Public Works open house. Mr. McCauley noted the event was going to be held at the Public Works Garage from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT GRANT GRIEVANCE • CARS Director Glasoe reminded the Commission that, last Fall, they had agreed to act as the Grievance Committee for the After School Enrichment Grant program should the need arise. Mr. Glasoe introduced Cliff Skagen of Sandburg Middle School and Sue LaCrosse from the CARS Department. Mr. Glasoe informed the Commission of the structure of the grievance hearing. Mr. Glasoe indicated that both parties would be allowed adequate time to present their information and that following the presentations, Commissioners would be allowed to ask questions of both parties. Mr. Glasoe noted that, after the questions were answered; Ms. LaCrosse and Mr. Skagen would be excused from the meeting to allow the Commission to deliberate privately. Mr. Glasoe indicated that he would inform both parties of the Commission's decision. Both Mr. Skagen and Ms. LaCrosse provided information regarding the grievance. The Commission asked questions of Ms. LaCrosse and Mr. Skagen. After the Commission had completed the questioning, both Ms. LaCrosse and Mr. Skagen left the meeting to allow the Commission to deliberate. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Russell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Peterson 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. . In discussion, an amendment was offered by Commissioner Theis to allow Sandburg to submit applications for all three of their programs for the same time period. The amended motion failed with Commissioners Ebert and Theis voting in favor, and Commissioners Peterson, Russell, Shinnick and Sorenson voting against. After additional discussion, Commissioner Russell restated his original motion to allow Sandburg Middle School to submit an application prior to June 1, 2001 to fund only the September through December 31 portion of the A.M. Hoops Program. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peterson and passed with Commissioners Peterson, Russell, Shinnick and Sorenson voting in favor, Commissioner Ebert voted against the motion and Commissioner Theis abstained. CIVIC CENTER BUILDINGS UPDATE City Manager McCauley informed the Commission that cost estimates for remodeling of the civic center buildings were more costly than first anticipated. Mr. McCauley indicated that staff and had met numerous times with the architects to attempt to scale back the cost without compromising the goals of the project. Mr. McCauley requested the Commission consider removing the West Palmer Lake Park shelter building from the 2001-2005 Capital Improvements Plan and to reallocate the money to • the Civic Center Remodeling Project. Mr. McCauley noted that a part of the rationale for creating a larger, enclosed building at West • Palmer was to provide for community meeting space. Mr. McCauley continued that, as this additional community space will be created at the community center by the remodeling project, the removal of the shelter building from the CIP would allow for evaluation of the need for any additional "four season" space. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to recommend to the City Council that the funding allocation for the West Palmer Lake Park shelter building be removed from the 2001-2005 Capital Improvements Plan, and that the $300,000 be reallocated to the Civic Center Remodeling Project. The motion also identifies that continued planning for the West Palmer Lake Park shelter building be undertaken to ensure that the improvement is consistent with the park's designation as a "destination park." The motion passed unanimously. With Commission consensus, Chair Sorenson recessed the meeting at 8:43 p.m. Chair Sorenson reconvened the meeting at 8:49 p.m. TWIN LAKE PARK- PLAN FOR PUBLIC INPUT. Public Works Director Spector indicated that staff was in the process of contacting representatives from the DNR to request a meeting regarding the application process for a fishing pier. In addition, Ms. Spector informed the Commission that a survey was being developed for residents and would be mailed out later in May. Regarding a public meeting, Commission consensus was that a meeting with residents regarding the improvements be scheduled for Wednesday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Twin Lake Park. GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE BUILDING Public Works Director Spector informed the Commission that recent survey work identifying the exact location of the 16 inch water main which was immediately adjacent to the construction area had necessitated moving the building slightly. Ms. Spector indicated that moving the building would require the removal of the second tennis court at Lions Park. Ms. Spector shared a revised timeline for the construction of the maintenance facility. POND NAMING CEREMONY CARS Director Glasoe reminded Commissioners that the pond naming ceremony at • Centerbrook was set for Friday, May 18 at 7:30 a.m. at the golf course. SET NEXT MEETING DATE The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for June 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Twin Lake Park. MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Shinnick made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Russell, to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. • 0