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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 03-17 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 17, 1998 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert, Peterson, Mead and Theis were present. Commissioners Shinnick and Russell were excused. Also in attendance were City Council Liaison Kathleen Carmody and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There was a motion by Commissioner Theis, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. • APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 17, 1998 There was a motion by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to approve the February 17, 1998 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The motion passed. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Carmody informed the Commission that a proposal had been brought to the Council to build a 16 screen theater in the area of Lynbrook Bowl. She reported that this proposal is being carefully considered as a multi-screen theater complex is also included in the preliminary plans for Brookdale improvements. She further reported that property acquisition and negotiations for the redevelopment of the northeast corner of 69th Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard is still progressing. She added that the Council named the Babe Ruth field at Grandview Park, Phil Cohen Field in honor of his 70th birthday. BELLVUE PARK IMPROVEMENTS Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe reported on the planned improvements for Bellvue Park in 1998. He indicated that the park shelter building would be demolished and replaced by a picnic pavilion, the playground equipment would be replaced and trail lighting would be improved. Glasoe reported that additional meetings will be held with the neighborhood regarding the proposed 53rd Avenue Development and that additional • improvements may be identified during those meetings. 1998 ADOPT-A-PARK SPRING CLEAN-UP • Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe reported that the Spring kick-off event for the Adopt-a-park, trail and street program had been scheduled for Saturday April 25th. The item will be placed on the April agenda for further discussion. NORTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL PARK CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Commissioner Mead reported that the first meeting of the North Mississippi Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee was held on March 10. He indicated that the Committee is comprised of representatives of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and various community groups. The purpose of the Committee is to provide input into the design process for the park. Commissioner Mead indicated that the main issue being addressed seems to be whether the park should include a large play structure or an interpretive center that has more of an educational focus. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday April 21. SHINGLE CREEK REGIONAL POND UPDATE C.A.R.S. Director Glasoe informed the Commission that despite the wet weather, the project is still anticipated to be completed on time. Glasoe added that it is still anticipated that the golf course would open for play in the latter part of May. 0 SET NEXT MEETING DATE It was noted that the next meeting was originally scheduled for Tuesday April 21. However, Commissioner Mead reminded the Commission that the next meeting of the North Mississippi Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee was scheduled for the same evening. By consensus the next meeting date was set for Wednesday April 22 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 8:44 p.m. The motion passed. •