HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 12-01 PRMMINUTES 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
DECEMBER 1, 1998
CONFERENCE ROOM A. CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Mead, Peterson, Russell, Shinnick and Theis were present.
Commissioner Ebert was absent and excused. Also in attendance was City Council Liaison
Kathleen Carmody, Director of Public Works Diane Spector and Director of Community
Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 17, 1998
There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve
the November 17, 1998 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting as
presented. The motion passed unanimously.
• INFORMATIONAL MEETING SUMMARY REPORT FOR CITY COUNCIL
Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe discussed the draft
report of the public informational meetings regarding park improvements. He indicated that
the body of the report was principally the minutes from the three meetings along with an
introduction and closing statement. He added that the report included sample
recommendations and that the Commission needed to develop the final recommendations that
would be included in the report.
Chair Sorenson asked for the Commissioners input on the draft report and their suggestions for
recommendations. Commissioners suggested some additions to the individual meeting
summaries and options for recommendations.
After much discussion, the Commissioners asked that the following recommendations be
included in the final report:
► The revised parks classification system is consistent with the current recreational
needs of the community.
► The current five year plan for park improvements recognizes the need to provide
well maintained facilities and is consistent with the identified needs related to park
amenities.
► The capital improvements plan should be re-evaluated on a regular basis to assure
. it continues to reflect the current needs.
It is recommended that the current level of park maintenance be continued as a
minimum. In addition, the Commission recommends the City Council consider
options to increase the level of maintenance.
• ► The development of Park Watch groups or similar opportunities for citizen
involvement in the parks should continue to be a priority.
► The Council should direct staff to continue to explore opportunities for joint
ventures, collaborative programming and sharing of resources, especially in the
area of teen programming.
Recommendations for Specific Improvements
► Improve bicycle/pedestrian trail signage with mile markers and informational
signs.
► Direct staff to complete an application to the DNR for a fishing pier to be placed at
Twin Lake Park. Eliminate the swimming beach at the park, remove the shelter
building, eliminate the ballfield and relocate the playground equipment.
► Approve the Brooklyn Center School District's request to make improvements, at
their expense, to Firehouse Park to provide more opportunities for girl's softball.
► At East Palmer Park, increase maintenance, improve lighting, and evaluate options
for relieving trail flooding.
Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe indicated that the
final report, including recommendations would be forwarded to the City Council for
consideration at their December 7, Truth in Taxation meeting.
• CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Council Liaison Carmody provided refreshments for the Commissioners and thanked
them for their support during the past year. Chair Sorenson thanked Councilmember
Carmody for her service as liaison to the Commission. All Commissioners added their
appreciation for her involvement during the past year.
SET MEETING DATE
The next meeting was set for January 19, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room A at
City Hall.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Commissioner Theis made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to adjourn the
meeting at 8:46 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
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