HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 04-16 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 16, 1996
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Sorenson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Sorenson, Commissioners Peterson, Lasman, Russell, Shinnick and Mead were
present. Also in attendance were Director of Recreation Arnie Mavis and Public Services
Coordinator Jim Glasoe and Parks Maintenance worker Bill Vetter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 19, 1996
There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to approve
the minutes of the March 19, 1996 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. The motion
passed.
• ADOPT-A-PARK CLEAN UP
Commissioner Mead informed the Commission that Saturday, April 20, was the first scheduled
day for the Adopt-a-Park groups. He indicated that only a couple of Commissioners would be
needed.
Commissioners Sorenson and Russell indicated they would be available.
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Public Services Coordinator Glasoe informed the Commission that the bid opening for
playground equipment replacement had taken place on April 11, 1996. Three bids were
received from reputable firms. Glasoe indicated a staff committee had met and recommended
the bid of Flanagan Sales be accepted.
Public Services Coordinator Glasoe shared the playground designs submitted by Flanagan.
Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to recommend to
the City Council that the bid of Flanagan Sales be accepted for the installation of playground
equipment in six city parks. The motion passed.
PARKS AND RECREATION POLICY PLAN
Public Services Coordinator Glasoe indicated that copies of the current policy plan had been
handed out at the last meeting and that each Commissioner should look at the plan for items
. they would like to keep in a revised version. Chair Sorenson indicated that he recalled a more
up to date version of the plan. He produced a copy of a plan contained in the city's 1979
Comprehensive Plan. Public Services Coordinator Glasoe will find a copy of the most up to
• date comprehensive plan and bring copies to all Commissioners at the May meeting.
PARK FACILITIES -Discussion
Parks Maintenance worker Bill Vetter thanked the Commission for the opportunity to speak
and stated he was looking for Commission input on park facility issues. He indicated that
many park shelters are in serious need of repair. He identified Bellvue and Kylawn shelters as
being in the worst condition. He asked what plans the Commission had for replacing the
shelters.
Recreation Director Mavis indicated that unless a bond issue was passed, shelter replacement
would not take place any time soon.
Bill Vetter also indicated that the park signs were in need of repair. Public Services
Coordinator Glasoe stated that an eagle scout candidate had just chosen repair of the signs as
his project.
TWIN BEACH FISHING PIER
Public Services Coordinator Glasoe shared information he had received from the DNR
regarding fishing pier placements. Glasoe indicated that an application was also included in
the packet. After some discussion Commissioner Peterson made a motion seconded by
Commissioner Russell directing Recreation Director Mavis and Public Services Coordinator
Glasoe to complete the application.
TWIN BEACH PARK
Will be placed on the May meeting agenda.
SET MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be May 21, 1996, at 6:30 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 8:32 p.m. The motion passed.
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