HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 01-18 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
JANUARY 18, 2000
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 Mead and Peterson were absent and excused. Also in attendance were
Brooklyn Center resident Dan Remiarz and Community Activities, Recreation and
Services Director Jim Glasoe.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 19, 1999
There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to
• approve the October 19, 1999 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission as
presented. The motion passed unanimously.
RESIDENT CONCERN
Dan Remiarz of 6201 June Avenue spoke to the Commission regarding the remodeling of
current Civic Center buildings versus the building of a customer service addition to the
Community Center. Mr. Remiarz indicated that the estimates for remodeling and new
construction were not specific enough and were based solely on estimates provided by the
consulting architect. Mr. Remiarz felt that costs to build the customer service addition
would exceed the 3.1 million dollar estimate. In addition, Mr. Remiarz felt that the costs
to demolish the current City Hall would be much higher than estimated.
Chair Sorenson thanked Mr. Remiarz for his comments and asked if he would like to stay
for the remainder of the meeting. Mr. Remiarz respectfully declined.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chair Sorenson opened nominations for Commission Chair. Commissioner Shinnick
nominated Commissioner Sorenson. Commissioner Russell seconded the nomination.
Commissioner Shinnick moved the nominations be closed. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Russell and unanimously passed.
• Commissioner Peterson was named as Vice-Chair.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
• Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe informed the
Commission that Council member Ed Nelson had been appointed as the liaison to the
Commission for 2000. Mr. Glasoe added that Council member Nelson would not be able
to attend tonight's meeting as the City Council was meeting in Study Session during the
same time period.
REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - FAIR OAKS ELEMENTARY
The Commission discussed a request from Fair Oaks Elementary School for financial
assistance related to replacement of playground equipment. CARS Director Glasoe
provided details of the request and reminded the Commission of their discussion and
action regarding a similar request from Palmer Lake Elementary in January of 1999.
After some discussion, Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Shinnick recommending the City Council deny the request for financial assistance. The
motion was passed unanimously.
The Commission noted that, although they are supportive of joint ventures, they did not
wish to recommend funding a project that was outside the City boundaries, was not
adjacent to current park property and that would displace an improvement that is
currently programmed as part of our long range Capital Improvements Plan.
YEAR 2000 COMMITTEE, PLANNED ACTIVITIES
C.A.R.S. Director Glasoe handed out flyers and invitations to the upcoming January 22,
Winter Family Fun day and the February 11, 89th Birthday Celebration and fireworks
sponsored by the Year 2000 Celebration Committee. Mr. Glasoe added that he would
provide the Commission with updates of scheduled Year 2000 events throughout the year.
ADOPT-A-PARK, TRAIL, STREET UPDATE
C.A.R.S. Director Glasoe handed out copies of a report on the Adopt-a park, trail and
street program that was presented to the City Council in November. The report detailed
which park, trail and street areas were adopted and/or available for adoption.
TWIN LAKE PARK
C.A.R.S. Director Glasoe informed the Commission that issues related to the
reconstruction of Highway 100 had the potential to impact Twin Lake Park. Specifically,
Mr. Glasoe indicated that a major portion of the park actually was excess right-of-way
owned by MnDOT.
C.A.R.S. Director Glasoe indicated that he would update the Commission as the design
for the improvements progressed and would place this item back on the agenda after the
final design was established.
SET NEXT MEETING DATE
The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for February 15 at
7:00 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall
MEETING ADJOURNED
Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick, to adjourn
• the meeting at 8:12 p.m. The motion passed.
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