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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 05-21 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 MAY 21, 1996 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chair Sorenson called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson Sorenson, Commissioners Peterson, Ebert, Russell, Shinnick and Mead were present. Commissioner Lasman was absent. Also in attendance were Director of Recreation Arnie Mavis and Public Services Coordinator Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 16, 1996 Commissioner Ebert noted that the roll call did not include her in attendance. Commissioner Mead indicated that the Adopt-A-Park item should read, Commissioners Sorenson, Peterson and Mead would be available. Under the Twin Beach Fishing Pier option, Public Services Coordinator Glasoe stated the motion should have recommended the City Manager direct the completion of the application. As the Parks and Recreation Commission is advisory in nature, any directive should come in the form of a recommendation to the City Council or the City Manager. There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Mead to approve the minutes of the April 16, 1996 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting as amended. The motion passed. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Public Services Coordinator Glasoe reported for Council member Mann that the Code Enforcement Sweep continues, and appears to be a big success. A voice mail number has been set up to take the large volume of calls reporting violations. The phone number is 569-3339. PARK CLEAN UP Commissioner Mead reported that he, Chair Sorenson and Commissioner Peterson attended the first clean up on April 20. Chair Sorenson took pictures and will try to have them available at an upcoming meeting. SURFACE USE ORDINANCE FOR TWIN LAKES Chair Sorenson explained the preliminary surface use ordinance that was written at the request . of the Twin Lakes Task Force. The ordinance extends state boating regulations to all watercraft, and provides increased enforcement for operating hours and no-wake zones. • Chair Sorenson indicated that all references to Lower Twin Lake should be deleted as Lower Twin is located entirely in Robbinsdale and is covered under their ordinance. There was a motion made by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to recommend the noted changes to the surface use ordinance. The motion passed. FUNDING APPLICATION - Brooklyn Center Youth Football Public Services Coordinator Glasoe referred to the contractual services application of the Brooklyn Center Youth Football that was included in the Commissioner's packets. Public Services Coordinator Glasoe reminded the Commission that unlike in past years, any recommendation on funding would need to be forwarded to the City Manager for consideration by the City Council. After some discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to recommend to the City Council that $2,000 be approved for youth football. Commissioner Mead then bought to the attention of the Commission that one page was missing from the application. After some further discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Mead to postpone a decision on funding pending the completion of the application. TWIN BEACH PARK This item was held over from the April meeting. After some discussion Commissioner Mead made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Russell to recommend to the City Council that Twin Beach Park be renamed "Lakefront Park." The motion passed. GOLF COURSE UPDATE Recreation Director Mavis reported that the revenues at the golf course are down as a result of poor weather this spring. He also reported that a leak had been found in the water service line to the club house and the repairs will likely be costly. PARK WATCH Chair Sorenson indicated a continuing desire to get the park watch information in all city publications. He reminded Commissioners of the 569-3340 phone number and asked if any Commissioners would volunteer to visit a park once a week during the summer and report any needed repairs or vandalism. The Commissioner's each selected parks they will visit regularly and report any vandalism noted. SET MEETING DATE The next meeting will be June 18, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room A of City Hall. MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Peterson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Russell to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 p.m. The motion passed. 0