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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 01-19 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 19, 1999 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Russell, Ebert, Peterson and Shinnick were present. Commissioner Mead was excused. Commissioner Theis was absent. Also in attendance were City Council Liaison Kay Lasman and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Sorenson noted that an item relating to election of officers should be added to the agenda. There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to approve the agenda as amended. The motion passed unanimously. • ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chair Sorenson opened nominations for Commission Chair. Commissioner Shinnick nominated Commissioner Sorenson, Commissioner Peterson seconded the nomination. Commissioner Peterson moved the nominations be closed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Russell and unanimously passed. Commissioner Peterson was named as Vice-Chair. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 1, 1998 There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to approve the December 1, 1998 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Lasman thanked the Commission for their report and recommendations related to the informational meetings that were held this past Fall. Councilmember Lasman indicated that the Council and Commission seemed to be in agreement regarding the recommendations. Councilmember Lasman informed the Commission that Tallisman had secured financing . for the Brookdale improvements and that they had signed a letter of intent for a twenty screen theater complex. Councilmember Lasman continued that two groups of burglars had been recently apprehended in Brooklyn Center. She indicated the two groups are suspected of many daytime robberies in the area. Councilmember Lasman reported that • four houses had been sold and another four lots reserved as part of the 53rd Avenue PALMER LAKE - INFORMATION Redevelopment project. She further reported that the developer of the northeast corner of 69th Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard was given an additional 60 days to secure project financing. Councilmember Lasman indicated that the theater complex at Highway 252 and Interstate 694 should begin construction this spring. C.A.R.S. Director Glasoe informed the Commission that the City had contracted with a consulting firm to perform a study of the Palmer Lake basin, including high water issues, the increasing sedimentation and other related concerns. Mr. Glasoe asked if the Commission had any additional issues they would like the consultant to examine. Chair Sorenson commented on the amount of under growth in the area. He indicated that, as wild fires are not allowed to burn, the growth is left to expand unimpeded. No additional issues were identified. REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY The Commission discussed a request from Palmer Lake Elementary School for financial assistance related to replacement of playground equipment. They reviewed a correspondence from City Manager Michael McCauley to representatives of the Palmer Lake Elementary PTO regarding the request and discussed additional related issues. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Shinnick made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Russell, recommending the City Council deny the request. The Commission noted that, although they are supportive of joint ventures, they did not wish to recommend funding a project that would displace an improvement that is currently programmed as part of our long range Capital Improvements Plan. The motion passed unanimously. TWIN LAKE TRAIL C.A.R.S. Director Glasoe informed the Commission that a development had been proposed for the old Joslyn Property. Mr. Glasoe continued that Real Estate Recyclers was interested in acquiring the parcel and some adjacent properties for development as a warehouse distribution center. Mr. Glasoe reported that the proposed developers were receptive to granting a trail easement along the lake if the project moves forward. Mr. Glasoe indicated he would keep the Commission advised as the proposal moves forward. COMMUNITY MEETINGS REGARDING PARK IMPROVEMENTS C.A.R.S. Director Glasoe handed out copies of the final report regarding the community meetings the Commission hosted regarding park improvements. Mr. Glasoe indicated . that the final report, including recommendations was forwarded to the City Council for consideration at their December 7, 1998 Truth in Taxation meeting. C.A.R.S. Director Glasoe reminded the Commission that there was some discussion last • Fall that an additional informational meeting regarding park improvements in the Southeastern portion of the city neighbor regarding might be beneficial. An additional meeting was set for March 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Earle Brown Elementary School. SHINGLE CREEK REGIONAL POND UPDATE C.A.R.S. Director Glasoe informed the Commission that Minneapolis had begun construction on their sections of the Shingle Creek ponding project. He indicated that all the trees had been taken down and that work on the ponds and associated piping was in process. Mr. Glasoe further indicated that the golfing season at Centerbrook had lasted until almost the middle of December. This was the latest open date in the courses history. DISC GOLF COURSE - UPDATE C.A.R.S. Director Glasoe informed the Commission that he had contacted Mike Snelson, a Brooklyn Center resident regarding the possibility of a disc golf course in one of our Brooklyn Center parks. He indicated that Mr. Snelson had been at the last informational meeting in November and that he owns a business that provides promotion and distribution of golf discs and related products. Mr. Glasoe indicated that he and Mr. Snelson will get together again this spring to look at specific parks. i PROPOSED HENNEPIN PARKS GOLF FACILITY IN PLYMOUTH C.A.R.S. Director Glasoe reported that Hennepin Parks has proposed a plan to develop a golf enterprise operation at Eagle Lake Park in Plymouth. Mr. Glasoe indicated that Hennepin Parks staff was hosting two informational meetings regarding the proposed project. Commissioners discussed the project. SET NEXT MEETING DATE The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for February 16 at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Peterson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Russell, to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m. The motion passed. 0