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• COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 21, 1995
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to order at
6:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Sorenson, Commissioners Peterson, Lasman, Russell, Shinnick, and Schendel
were present. Commissioner Mead was absent. Also in attendance were Director of
Recreation, Arnie Mavis; Public Services Coordinator, Jim Glasoe; and guest Sister Helen
Giesen, Principal of St. Alphonsus Parish School.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 17, 1995
There was a motion by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to
approve the minutes. The motion passed.
• REQUEST FOR JOINT PLAYGROUND PROJECT, ST. ALPHONSUS CHURCH
Sister Helen Giesen, Principal of St. Alphonsus Parish School was present to ask the
commission about the availability of funds for new playground equipment. She indicated she
was aware of the cooperative purchase at Willow Lane School. Recreation Director Mavis
indicated that the only way funds might be available, is if a bond issue for parks
improvements is passed.
Chair Sorenson indicated that cooperative ventures were possible at Willow Lane and
Evergreen Parks because there was city owned parks that abutted the school property.
Chair Sorenson noted that since the city was interested in doing a "land swap" for a portion
of their property, that money for playground equipment might be included in those
negotiations. He advised her to speak to Community Development Director, Brad Hoffman.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Council Liaison, Kristen Mann was not present. Recreation Director Mavis indicated that
$2,250.00 for the Brooklyn Community Band had been put back into the budget by the City
Council. Chair Sorenson asked for updates and timelines for the Park & Ride and the bond
referendum. Public Services Coordinator Glasoe will bring that information to the March
meeting.
There was considerable discussion of some apartment complexes in the city.
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JOINT COMMISSION MEETING (DISCUSSION)
All commission members felt the Joint Commission meeting was beneficial. All felt that
having more than one presenter for the Parks and Recreation Commission information was
good. They felt it showed involvement.
Chair Sorenson felt it may be beneficial to split the meeting up into two nights, as the
evening's agenda was perhaps too full.
COMMISSION 1995 WORK PLAN
Chair Sorenson asked for items the Commission would like addressed in the coming year.
The following items were identified along with the meeting the Commission will tentatively
address them:
Adopt-a-Park/Trail/Street March
Bond Status
March
Park Watch
April
Joslyn Site
(invite City Manager Splinter) May
Parks Tour
June
Other items identified were Tree Board, bike trails, and skating rink report.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was a discussion regarding the Earle Brown Days parade. Recreation Director Mavis
indicated the parade committee had met, and is need of funding for the parade.
• Commissioners agreed that the parade was a positive event for the city, one that promoted a
sense of community spirit and pride.
A motion was made by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Lasman directing
Public Services Coordinator Glasoe send a letter to the local Lion's Club asking that they
maintain their financial support of the parade to the best of their abilities. The motion
passed.
SET MEETING DATE
The next meeting will be March 21, 1995, 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A of City Hall.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Commissioner Shinnick made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to adjourn the
meeting at 8:21 p.m. The motion passed.
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City of Brooklyn Center
A great place to start. A great place to stay.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 23, 1995
To: Brooklyn Center Lions Club,
Board of Directors
From: Jim Glasoe, Staff Liaison(,
City of Brooklyn Center,
Parks and Recreation Co scion
Subject: Funding for 1995 Earle Brown Days Parade
At its February 21st meeting, the City of Brooklyn Center's Parks and Recreation
Commission discussed the future of the Earle Brown Days Parade. The Commission feels
the continuation of the parade is important for our community. They feel it is an event that
promotes a sense of community spirit, pride, and tradition.
• As a long time sponsor of the parade, the Commission recognizes and appreciates your past
contributions and, by formal motion, urges you to continue sponsorship of the event "to the
best of your financial capabilities". The Commission feels that without the continued support
of groups like yours, the parade will have to be significantly scaled back or cancelled.
The Commission thanks you in advance for consideration of this request.
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