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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 10-17 PRMMINUTES 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 OCTOBER 17, 1995 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson Sorenson, Commissioners Peterson, Lasman, Russell, Schendel, and Mead were present. Commissioner Shinnick was excused. Also in attendance were Public Services Coordinator Jim Glasoe and Director of Recreation Arnie Mavis. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 19, There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, approve the minutes. The motion passed. 1995 seconded by Commissioner Peterson to ADOPT-A-PARK CLEAN UP Commissioner Mead reported that the September 30 clean up of Marlin and Lakeside Parks • was a success. He reported the parks needed minimal clean up. Commissioner's Sorenson, Mead and Lasman participated. ORCHARD LANE PARK - Storm Water Pond Public Services Coordinator Glasoe provided information regarding the need for a storm water pond in the area of Orchard Lane Park. He indicated that even with the large storm water ponds at the nearby "Park and Ride," an additional pond was needed. He also provided a map of the park showing the possible location for the pond, along with potential relocation sites of other park amenities. After some discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Russell approving the use of a portion of Orchard Lane Park for a storm water pond, with the understanding that any future placement of such ponds on parklands would be handled on a case by case basis. The motion passed. PARK MAINTENANCE- Discussion There was a general discussion on park maintenance. Recreation Director Mavis indicated that the ball fields at West Palmer Park are currently being raised. He also indicated that the additional parks maintenance position requested in the 1996 budget is still being considered. It was also decided that any concerns regarding park maintenance should be directed to the engineering office at 569-3340 for routing to the appropriate staff. 0 TWIN BEACH PARK is Chair Sorenson asked commissioners to share their opinions of what amenities they would like to see at Twin Beach Park. After much discussion, it was decided to reconsider this item at the January 1996 meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Lasman, second by Commissioner Russell to have staff prepare a "shopping list" of options for the park, including description and cost. Commissioners Sorenson, Russell, Schendel, Mead and Lasman voted in favor of the motion. Commissioner Peterson was opposed. The motion passed. WILLOW LANE - Basketball Hoops This item will be placed on the November meeting agenda ed PARK WATCH This item will be placed on the January 1996 meeting agenda. SET MEETING DATE The next meeting will be November 21, 1995, at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A of City Hall. MEETING ADJOURNED • Commissioner Peterson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m. The motion passed. 0