HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 02-15 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
FEBRUARY 15, 2000
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert, Mead, Shinnick and Theis were present.
Commissioners Peterson and Russell were absent and excused. Also in attendance were
City Council Liaison Ed Nelson, Public Works Director Diane Spector and Community
Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 18, 2000
There was a motion by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to
• approve the January 18, 2000 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission as
presented. The motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Council Liaison Ed Nelson introduced himself and shared some of his thoughts regarding
Parks and Recreation in Brooklyn Center with the Commission. Reporting on recent City
Council activity, Liaison Nelson informed the Commission that a development agreement
had recently been signed with Talisman LLC regarding Brookdale. In addition, Liaison
Nelson reported that a new Applebee's is under construction and that additional
construction will begin soon on the southwest end of the mall.
Liaison Nelson continued that Brookdale representatives are also involved in the ongoing
discussions regarding the transit hub. Council Liaison Nelson closed his comments by
reporting that the City Council was working on several issues related the reconstruction of
Highway 100
NEW PARK AND TRAIL MAPS
C.A.R.S. Director Glasoe handed out copies of the newly created Brooklyn Center Parks
and Trail maps. Mr. Glasoe indicated that the maps were being made available at City
Hall and the Community Center.
• Commissioners reacted very positively to the maps and shared some suggestions on how
the maps might be disseminated. Some of the suggestions were to have the maps available
at Centerbrook golf course, the Earle Brown Heritage Center, local hotel lobbies and
community churches.
PLANNED PARK IMPROVEMENTS FOR 2000
Public Works Director Spector passed out a schedule of the planned park improvements
for 2000. Ms. Spector discussed the schedule and each of the planned improvements.
Ms. Spector indicated that, because of the planned work related to the Palmer Lake
basin, the replacement of the shelter at East Palmer Park might be deferred until 2001.
DESTINATION PARK PLANNING
Public Works Director Spector handed out a memorandum regarding Destination Parks.
Ms. Spector indicated that the City Council had identified the further development of a
plan for Destination Parks as one of their Council goals for 2000.
The Commission discussed the concepts and issues related to the development of
Destination Parks. After considerable discussion, the Commission asked that this item be
placed on the April agenda for additional discussion.
FUNDING REQUEST FROM FAIR OAKS ELEMENTARY
C.A.R.S. Director Glasoe informed the Commission that the City Council had addressed
the request from Fair Oaks Elementary for financial assistance related playground
equipment replacement at their last meeting. Mr. Glasoe reported that the City Council
had denied the request based upon the recommendation and rationale provided by the
Parks and Recreation Commission.
• SET NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for March 21 at 7:00
p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall
MEETING ADJOURNED
Commissioner Shinnick made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ebert, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:36 p.m. The motion passed.
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