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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 10-18 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 OCTOBER 18, 1994 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting of the parks and recreation commission to order at 6:35 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson Sorenson, Commissioners Peterson, Shinnick, Lasman, Pollock, and Mead. Commissioner Knutson was excused. Also in attendance were City Council Liaison, Kristen Mann; Director of Recreation, Arnie Mavis; Public Services Coordinator, Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, September, 1994 Chairperson Sorenson indicated the "Storybook Island" motion should have been seconded by commissioner Shinnick, not himself. Commissioner Lasman noted a correction needs to be made in the council liaison paragraph, as October should be*capitalized. There was a motion • by commissioner Lasman, seconded by commissioner Peterson to approve the minutes as amended. The motion passed TWIN LAKES TASK FORCE Council member Mann reported that a "Twin Lakes Task Force" is being developed with the cities of Crystal and Robbinsdale. She indicated that the city council would like a current parks and recreation commission member to serve on that committee. Chair Sorenson asked for nominations. Commissioner Peterson nominated chair Sorenson, the motion was seconded by commissioner Mead. Commissioner Peterson moved to close nominations, the motion was seconded by commissioner Mead. Motion passed COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Council liaison Mann reported that the 1995 city budget reflects a 5.1 % increase. Also, the possibility of a bond referendum is still moving ahead. Additionally, she mentioned that the idea of a call in segment for the council meetings has been revived and will occur at the November 14th meeting. Lastly, council member Mann reported on the officer liaison program for District 286 and closed by reminding all commissioners to vote on November 8th. STORYBOOK ISLAND This item was tabled. Staff will request the "Storybook Island" video to be shown at the start of the November 15th meeting. FUNDING REQUESTS Contractual service applications were received from three non-profit organizations. Copies of the applications along with evaluation forms will be sent to all commissioners. Commissioners will complete the evaluations prior to the November meeting where they will be tabulated and decisions made regarding each request. Each organization will be invited to the November meeting to speak to their application. SKATING RINK AT BELLVUE PARK (City Council Referral) It was reported by council member Mann that at the September 26th city council meeting, council member Dave Rosene remarked that he had been contacted by a resident who expressed an interest in having a skating rink at Bellvue park. After some discussion on attendance at outdoor ice rinks and the costs of providing the ice, it was decided that council member Mann will get more information on the request including the residents name. Additionally, Recreation Director Mavis will provide attendance figures at the November meeting where this item will again be on the agenda. JOSLYN SITE (Resolution) After a brief discussion, commissioner Peterson moved, seconded by commissioner shinnick that a resolution be forwarded to the city council stating; The parks and recreation commission highly recommends the city council pursue acquisition of the Joslyn site for future park and recreation purposes. The motion passed. RECESS • A unanimous motion was made to recess the meeting at 7:37 p.m.. It was reconvened by Chairperson Sorenson at 7:48 p.m. PARK WATCH GROUPS/PARKS MAINTENANCE There was a discussion of park maintenance and related issues. Chairperson Sorenson stated he felt the parks were in definite need of repair and that additional staff are needed. The number of staff were then identified with comparisons made to previous years. Commissioner Pollock asked if the youth group from the Humboldt Station could help with some tasks. Council member Mann will make an inquiry. Chair Sorenson asked commissioners to use the area park watch meetings to ask residents about maintenance issues. Recreation Director Mavis felt commissioners should hold off on attending these meetings until issues on the potential bond issue are identified. After that point commissioners can advocate for the bond issue as well as investigate maintenance issues. OTHER BUSINESS Tree Board After some discussion is was moved by commissioner Peterson, seconded by commissioner Pollack that the commission recommends the City Council establish a citizens tree board. Commissioner Lasman has expressed an interest in serving on such a board. Park Clean Up It was reported that there was a clean up day is scheduled for this . Saturday the 22nd for all adopt a park groups, and that at noon there would be a "thank you" lunch served at Central Park. Area businesses are donating the food. Name the Park Ideas (Park and Ride) Tabled until November meeting. Mississippi River Project No further information is available at this time. OLD BUSINESS: PLAYGROUND AND EQUIPMENT UPDATE Park Director Mavis indicated that the Playground equipment at Willow Lane is currently being installed. In addition, he reported that installation of the new equipment for Lion's, Firehouse and Orchard Lane parks will delayed until Spring. MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Peterson made a motion, seconded by commissioner Shinnick to adjourn the meeting at 8:48 p.m.. The motion passed. 0 eAeng\jmg\park&aec\1018min 0