HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 03-16 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
MARCH 16, 1999
EARLE BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert, Mead, Peterson, Russell and Shinnick were
present. Commissioner Theis was absent and excused. Also in attendance was City
Council Liaison Kay Lasman, Director of Public Works Diane Spector and Director of
Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 16, 1996
Commissioner Mead noted that the minutes did not reflect that he was in attendance at
the February meeting. In addition, City Council Liaison Kay Lasman noted that her
• name was incorrectly spelled in one location.
There was a motion by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Russell to
approve the February 16, 1999 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting
as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
INTRODUCTION
Chair Sorenson introduced himself and identified the purpose of the meeting. He
indicated that this was the last in a series of four meetings the Parks and Recreation
Commission was hosting regarding park improvements. He encouraged those present to
comment on the long range park improvement plan and ask questions. He then
introduced City Council Liaison Kay Lasman, Director of Public Works Diane Spector
and Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe.
PARKS IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Public Works Director Diane Spector provided background information regarding the
parks Capital Improvement Plan and discussed the improvements anticipated in the next
few years. After completing her remarks, Spector asked for comments on the plan and/or
questions from the audience.
One of the meeting attendees indicated that she lived adjacent to Bellvue Park and wanted
• verification that the basketball court (at Bellvue) was going to be moved to a different
location. Public Works Director Spector responded that the City was planning on moving
the court.
0 Some additional discussion was held regarding the Palmer Lake trail and Bellvue park.
INPUT REGARDING RECREATION PROGRAMMING, THE COMMUNITY CENTER
AND CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE
Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe introduced himself
and indicated that, in addition to input related to the park improvements plan, the
Commission was also interested in any feedback they might have related to current
recreation programming, the Brooklyn Center Community Center and Centerbrook golf
course.
CARS Director Glasoe asked for specific input on the Community Center. He indicated
that the City was in the initial stages of putting together a plan to provide for needed ADA
and health/safety improvements at City Hall and the Community Center.
No input was provided.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Council Liaison Lasman addressed the audience and provided a brief update on some City
projects and initiatives including, the 53rd Avenue Development and Linkage Project, the
planned theater complex at Highway 252 and Interstate 694, the proposed development of
69th Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard, remodeling plans and schedules for Brookdale and
ADA and health/safety improvements at City Hall and the Community Center.
Council Liaison Lasman then asked if they had any questions or comments regarding the
City. There were none.
CLOSING
Chair Sorenson again addressed the audience, thanking them for their attendance and
participation.
MEETING OF COMMISSION CHAIRS/CITY COUNCIL
Chair Sorenson reminded the Commission that a meeting of Commission chairs was
scheduled for March 29. Chair Sorenson asked the Commission for items they would like
him to bring to the meeting.
Chair Sorenson indicated that in addition to the Commission's recommendations
regarding the need for additional allocations of staff and supplies for maintenance of city
parks and amenities, he planned to discuss alternatives to the yearly joint meetings
between the City Council and the Commissions and would update them on some of the
Commission's agenda items for the remainder of the year.
ADOPT-A-PARK
• Commissioner Mead informed the Commission that he had received a letter from the City
indicating that the Spring Kick-off event for the Adopt-a-Park, Trail and Street program
was scheduled for Saturday May 6.
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Commissioner Mead asked that the item be placed on the April agenda. In addition,
Commissioner Mead reminded the Commission that he had served as the Commission
liaison to the Adopt-a-Park program for the past two years and would like another
Commissioner to consider serving in that capacity during 1999 and 2000.
SET MEETING DATE
The next meeting was set for April 27, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room A at City
Hall.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to adjourn the
meeting at 8:15 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
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