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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 10-16 PRMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION 40 FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 16, 1990 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chairman Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:27 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Sorenson, Commissioners Russell, Shinnick, Mead, and Pollock. Also present were City Council Liaison Jerry Pedlar, Director of Recreation Arnie Mavis, Golf Course Manager Kurt Johnson, and Recording Secretary Geralyn Barone. Commissioners Skeels and Peterson were excused from this evening's meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mav 15. 1990 There was a motion by. Commissioner Russell and seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the minutes of the May 15, 1990, park and recreation commission meeting as submitted. The motion passed. SHINGLE CREEK AND PALMER LAKE CLEANUP Chairman Sorenson recognized Brooklyn Center resident Kay Lasman, who said she became interested in the cleanup of Shingle Creek and Palmer Lake after she saw an article in the newspaper last spring regarding Brooklyn Park's efforts to clean up this area in its city. She noted there is quite a bit of debris in the area and suggested the City enlist the help of Brooklyn Center residents to clean it. The director of recreation said there is a problem entering the Palmer Lake area because of the marshy land, and a crane would probably be needed to access it. He said the idea brought forth by Ms. Lasman is a good one. Ms. Lasman suggested Brooklyn Center enlist the interest of its residents at the same time its neighbors to the north are doing so. Commissioner Pollock said she feels the City should involve the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and neighborhood watch groups in the cleanup effort. The director of recreation noted the Adopt-A-Highway Project has become quite popular. He suggested the commissioners recommend a day in the spring when the area from Palmer Lake to Central Park can be cleaned up and invite every civic group to participate in the effort. Ms. Lasman asked if the City could do it at the same time as Brooklyn Park, and Commissioner Mead suggested that publicity be coordinated in the newspaper if this is to be done. Commissioner Pollock noted a neighborhood watch newsletter is distributed quarterly, and this might be a source for advertising the clean-up day. 10-16-90 1 said the City would have to purchase a snow-trail plow and hire rangers to check for licenses that are required by state law. Commissioner Mead suggested the golf course just is not big enough to handle skiers. The director of recreation noted that if the gates are left open at the golf course during the winter months, there is concern about the possible occurrence of vandalism. OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Pollock asked if there will be the same number of outdoor hockey rinks this winter, and the director of recreation said there will be. Commissioner Shinnick noted there is a problem with older kids using the little league field near Lion's Park, and he suggested posting a sign prohibiting children over a certain age from using the park. The director of recreation said he will investigate the possibility of having a sign posted. Commissioner Shinnick said there are not many children using the Lion's Park skating rink. He said he has been approached by residents living near Belleview Park who are interested in getting a skating rink at this park. However, Commissioner Shinnick said he just does not feel there would be enough usage to justify the rink. The director of recreation noted there are maintenance costs to open another rink. There was some discussion by the commission regarding hockey rinks. The director of recreation noted that EDA Assistant Coordinator Tom Bublitz is working on an ice arena feasibility study. Commissioner Shinnick said he will tell the residents around Belleview Park to submit a petition to the commission if they are really interested in having a skating rink this winter. The recording secretary noted a request had been made at the last commission meeting for the posting of a sign near the Belleview Park walkway access off of Bryant Avenue North. Commissioner Russell said signs have been posted that prohibit parking within 30 feet of the walkway access. Chairman Sorenson asked about his request for posting signs at the Palmer Lake observation area that would identify overflow parking lots at East and West Palmer Lake Parks. The recording secretary said the request was denied because the City is looking at the possibility of expanding the existing parking lot at the observation area. The director of recreation said the first Sunday in December will be Holly Sunday at the community center. Through the cooperation of the Lion's Club and the park and recreation department, there will be a beach party, sleigh or hayrides (depending upon the weather), carolers, performance by the Teddy Bear Band, refreshments, and the lighting of a festival tree. 10-16-90 4 If Commissioner Pollock asked if the City has considered including a shop area if a senior center is built. The director of recreation said this idea has been brought up in the past and would be considered if the center is built. Commissioner Mead asked if the commissioners could review the community survey that was conducted by Decision Resources Ltd. in 1989. The director of recreation suggested the City Manager could attend the next commission meeting to review it. Chairman Sorenson said at its next meeting, the commission should discuss what to do with the Joslyn site, including how this issue can be presented and how the concerns about it can be addressed. Councilmember Pedlar said he has received several comments on this issue, and there is a great deal of concern about allowing children to play in a contaminated area. Commissioner Russell said people would have to be educated on the safety of using the property. Chairman Sorenson asked that the commission's plan of action be included on the next agenda for review. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Shinnick and seconded by Commissioner Pollock to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center park and recreation commission adjourned at 9:12 p.m. Chairperson 0 10-16-90 5