HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 04-18 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
APRIL 18, 1995
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Sorenson, Commissioners Peterson, Lasman, Mead, Shinnick, and Schendel
were present. Commissioner Russell was absent. Also in attendance were Council Liaison,
Kristen Mann, and Public Services Coordinator, Jim Glasoe.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 21, 1995
There was a motion by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Mead to approve
the minutes. The motion passed.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Council Liaison Mann reported that Council has placed a- moratorium on adult establishments
in the city. She also indicated that the City Council approved street improvements in the
• Woodbine Neighborhood and on Humboldt Avenue, and approved the sale of the property at
5304 Bryant to Habitat for Humanity, along with minor building revisions, as a part of the
interim remodeling of City Hall. Lastly, she reported that a P.R. firm-had been selected for
the image campaign, and shared a list of potential question areas for the upcoming
community survey as part of the potential bond referendum.
ADOPT-A-PARK SCHEDULE
Commissioner Mead shared the information he had received as contact person for the
Commission's adopted parks. He indicated that a "Kick-off" breakfast was scheduled for
April 22, from 8:30 -9:30 a.m in Constitution Hall. All individuals and/or groups involved
in the program are invited. Commissioners able to help with the clean up will meet in
Constitution Hall at 9:15 a.m..
BOND REFERENDUM CITIZENS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
Chair Sorenson stated that Council is asking each Commission to provide a liaison for this
committee. He asked if any of the Commissioners were interested. Commissioner Peterson
indicated that he would serve on the committee. The Commission unanimously approved his
appointment.
PARK WATCH-DISCUSSION
Chair Sorenson reviewed the brief discussion of the park watch activities at the January
meeting. He clarified that the park watch meeting was held only at the Lions Park, as it had
been identified as having the most number of problems.
After some discussion, the Commission directed Public Services Coordinator Glasoe to bring
park related police/damage reports for the last two years to the May meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Chair Sorenson passed around two items calling for nominations for outstanding citizens. He
requested that commissioners contact him with any nominees.
SET MEETING DATE
The nest meeting will be May 16, 1995, 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A of City Hall.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Commissioner Schinnick made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to adjourn the
meeting at 7:50 p.m. The motion passed.
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