HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 02-17 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
FEBRUARY 17, 1998
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Russell, Ebert, Peterson and Mead were present.
Commissioner Shinnick was excused. Commissioner Theis was absent. Also in attendance
were City Council Liaison Kathleen Carmody and Community Activities, Recreation and
Services Director Jim Glasoe.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 18, 1997
There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Mead to approve
the November 18, 1997 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The motion passed.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Councilmember Carmody informed the Commission that Brookdale continued to be a focus of
the City Council. She indicated the new owners are planning some major renovations and
possible expansion. She reported that neighborhood meetings had been held with the Bellvue
neighborhood regarding the 53rd Avenue project and the proposed street improvements.
She further reported that the redevelopment of the northeast corner of 69th Avenue and
Brooklyn Boulevard is still progressing. She added that the Council was intending to name a
field after Phil Cohen in honor of his 70th birthday and ended by congratulating Jim Glasoe on
being named as the Director of C.A.R.S. The Commission added their congratulations and
affirmation of the City Manager's selection.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chair Sorenson opened nominations for Commission Chair. Commissioner Russell 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.
Chair Sorenson then appointed Commissioner Peterson to be the Commission Vice Chair.
The Commission by consensus thanked Commissioner Sorenson and forwarded a unanimous
vote of confidence in his continued leadership.
NORTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL PARK CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
C.A.R.S. Director Glasoe informed the Commission that he had received a correspondence
from the Minneapolis Parks Board requesting that the City appoint a Parks and Recreation
Commission member to their North Mississippi Regional Park Advisory Committee. After
some discussion, Commissioner Mead was appointed as the city representative to the advisory
committee.
1998 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
C.A.R.S. Director Glasoe handed out copies of the revised parks portion of the 1998 Capital
Improvement Plan. The corrected version was requested by the Commission after
Commissioners noted some minor differences in the Capital Improvements Plan and the draft
plan that was presented at the September meeting.
SHINGLE CREEK REGIONAL POND UPDATE
C.A.R.S. Director Glasoe informed the Commission that despite some setbacks, the project is
still anticipated to be completed on time. He indicated that although the weather had been very
mild, this had actually caused the contractor to miss some days of work because the ground
was too soft to drive on.
Glasoe added that it is anticipated that the golf course would open for play in the latter part of
May.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Commissioner Peterson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Russell to adjourn the
meeting at 8:44 p.m. The motion passed.
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