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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 09-20 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 SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting of the parks and recreation commission to order at 6:43 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson Sorenson, Commissioners Peterson, Shinnick, Lasman, Pollock, Mead and Knutson were present. Also in attendance were City Council Liaison, Kristen Mann; Director of Public Services, Diane Spector; Director of Recreation, Arnie Mavis; Public Services Coordinator, Jim Glasoe; Recreation Program Supervisor, Kathy Flesher; and residents, Dr. Duane Om, and Tony Kuefler. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, JUNE 22, 1994 . Commissioner Lasman noted a correction needs to be made with respect to the attendance at the June meeting. Residents in attendance should include Corey McNamara. There was a motion by commissioner Peterson and seconded by commissioner Shinnick to approve the minutes as amended. The motion passed STORY BOOK LAND Tony Kuefler and Dr. Duane Orn gave a presentation on a conceptual plan for a "no fee" theme park similar to "Storybook Island" in South Dakota. The presentation included potential sites for the park, its potential impact on the community, city, rotary, business development and schools. Much discussion and many questions followed the presentation. A motion was made by commissioner Peterson, seconded by commissioner Sorenson to ask that Mr. Kuefler and Dr. Om bring additional to the October Meeting. The motion Passed. RECESS A unanimous motion was made to recess the meeting at 7:47 p.m.. It was reconvened by Chairperson Sorenson at 8:00 p.m. PLAYGROUND AND EQUIPMENT UPDATE Park Director Mavis indicated that the Playground equipment at Willow Lane should arrive at the end of this week or the beginning of next week. In addition, he reported that the bid for new equipment for Lion's, Firehouse and Orchard Lane parks had been awarded to Earl F. Anderson Inc., and that the equipment should be installed before the end of the year. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Council representative Mann reported that the possibility of a bond referendum is progressing and approved, would be slated for the Spring of 1995. She also reported that a "Twin lakes task force" is being developed with the cities of Crystal and Robbinsdale. She indicated that a current parks and recreation commission member would be a good representative to that committee. The task force will be added to the october agenda. Council member Mann reported that apartment maintenance issues are becoming a priority for the council. Additionally, she mentioned that the idea of a call in segment for the council meetings has been dropped. Lastly, Council member Mann briefly discussed some potential improvements in the Southeast section of the city, including a regional storm water pond near the golf course and the possibility of creating a parkway on Humboldt avenue from the southerly city limits, north to 57th avenue. 0 PARK BOND UPDATE Council liaison Mann reaffirmed that the potential for a bond referendum in the Spring of 1995 is moving forward and that the resolution from the parks and recreation commission recommending consideration of a park bond issue had been forwarded to the council. PARK WATCH GROUPS This agenda item was tabled and will appear on the October agenda. OTHER BUSINESS These agenda items were tabled and Tree Board will appear on the October agenda. Park Clean Up Name the Park Ideas (Park and Ride) Mississippi River Project MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Peterson made a motion, seconded by meeting at 8:43 p.m.. The motion passed. e:\eng\jmg\park&rec\920min Shinnick to adjourn the 9