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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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