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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 04-27 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 APRIL 27, 1999 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert, Peterson, Russell, Shinnick and Theis were present. Commissioner Mead was absent and excused. Also in attendance were City Council Liaison Kay Lasman, City Manager Michael McCauley, Director of Public Works Diane Spector and Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - April 27, 1999 There was a motion by Commissioner Ebert, seconded by Commissioner Theis to approve • the April 27, 1999 meeting agenda of the Parks and Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 16, 1999 There was a motion by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to approve the March 16, 1999 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Council Liaison Lasman provided an update on some City projects and initiatives including, the proposed development of the Joslyn site, the ongoing activities related to the 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project, the status of the development of 69th Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard, and the space needs study of issues related to ADA and health/safety improvements at City Hall and the Community Center. CIVIC CENTER BUILDING IMPROVEMENT ISSUES City Manager Michael McCauley introduced the item and provided an overview of issues and alternatives related to improvement of the Civic Center buildings. Mr. McCauley indicated the City Council had spent considerable time discussing the alternatives and had referred them to the Parks and Recreation and Financial Commissions for their consideration and discussion at a joint meeting with the City Council in June. Mr. McCauley reviewed the extensive background materials and the options the City Council was considering. After responding to questions from the Commissioners, Mr. McCauley asked that the Commission consider the information and discuss the options at • their May meeting. PALMER LAKE BASIN STUDY Public Works Director Diane Spector provided an overview of the Palmer Lake Basin Water Resources Study that was recently completed by the City's consultant. Ms. Spector reported the consultant had examined the entire basin and had identified a number of issues to be addressed. These issues included repeated flooding of trail segments and adjacent recreational amenities, significant sedimentation of many areas of the basin producing decreased ability of the basin to effectively handle and convey storm water and general water quality issues within the basin. Ms. Spector indicated that, in addition to identifying the issues, the consultant had also provided some recommendations for capital improvements, maintenance and operations plans and public information. These improvements included, raising of some trail sections and ball fields, dredging of channels from the storm sewer outfalls to the center of the basin, creation of storm water detention ponds in adjacent areas and general dredging of the basin. Ms. Spector informed the Commission that implementation of all of the recommendations would cost in the range of $2.6 million. Ms. Spector explained that the Storm Drainage Utility Fund did not have the financial capacity to fund all of these recommendations. Ms. Spector identified a goal of a rive to ten-year plan to complete the projects. • Public Works Director Spector informed the Commission that after review from the Parks and Recreation Commission, the information would be presented to the City Council at their May 8 meeting. In addition, Ms. Spector indicated a public meeting was being planned to disseminate the study information to the citizens. Ms. Spector asked if the Parks and Recreation Commission wished to host the meeting. After considerable discussion, the Commission consensus was that the Public Works Department should host the meeting, but that the Commissioners would like to be invited. DISCUSS/PLAN PARKS COMMISSION TOUR This item was tabled, it will be placed on the May 18, 1999 agenda ADOPT-A-PARK This item was tabled, it will be placed on the May 18, 1999 agenda SET MEETING DATE The next meeting was set for May 18, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. . MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Peterson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.