HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 04-15 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
APRIL 15, 1997
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Russell, Peterson, Shinnick andTheis were present.
Commissioners Ebert and Mead were excused. Also, in attendance was Acting Recreation
Director Jim Glasoe and Vicki Reupke from the Riverwood Neighborhood Association.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -March 15, 1996
There was a motion by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to
approve the March 15, 1997 minutes of the Joint Parks and Recreation Commission/City
Council meeting. The motion passed.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Councilmember Peppe reported that the City is completing acquisition of property as a part of
the 53rd Avenue Linkage project. He added that public information meetings continued to be
held regarding the fire/police/city hall building issue.
PETITION FOR IMPROVED SKATING FACILITIES AT RIVERDALE PARK
Acting Director Glasoe introduced Vicki Reupke from the Riverwood Neighborhood
Association. Ms. Reupke referred to the petition from the Riverwood Neighborhood asking
for improvements to the skating facilities at Riverdale Park. She indicated that although the
request was for hockey boards, lights and a rink attendant, residents would appreciate any
increase in services, such as having the warming house open during the Christmas holiday and
on weekends.
Council Liaison Peppe asked if Ms. Reupke knew of the current demographics of the
neighborhood. She indicated she did not. Acting Recreation Director Glasoe provided skating
rink usage for the 1996-97 season.
After much discussion, it was decided to examine the liability issues associated with providing
warming house keys to trained volunteers. Acting Director Glasoe will contact the City's risk
representatives for an opinion.
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PARKS CLASSIFICATION AND IMPROVEMENT MATRIX
• Acting Director Glasoe referred to copies of the 1976 Parks and Recreation Policy Plan which
contained classification schedules and associated park amenities. Glasoe referred to the
Commissions previous discussions of the "destination parks" concept and asked Commissioners
to revise the matrix with this concept in mind.
Revised schedules were completed and are attached.
ADOPT-A-PARK CLEANUP
Acting Director Glasoe indicated that April 19 was the date set for the kick off of this year's
adopt-a-park program. He added that Joyce Gulseth would not be available to attend and was
asking if the Commission would consider acting as hosts for the event. Commissioners agreed
to host the event. Commissioner Mead will be Joyce Gulseth's contact.
SET MEETING DATE
The next meeting was set for May 20, 1997, with a bus tour of the parks leaving from City
Hall at 5:30 and a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room A of City Hall.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to adjourn the
meeting at 8:23 p.m. The motion passed.
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