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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 10-17 PRMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN 0 AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 17, 1989 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chairman Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Sorenson, Commissioners Peterson and Mead. Also present were City Council Liaison Jerry Pedlar, City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Recreation Arnie Mavis, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Recording Secretary Geralyn Barone, and Tim Erkkila and Anne Duering of Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Commissioners Pollock and Skeels were excused from this evening's meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 16, 1989 There was a motion by Commissioner Mead and seconded by Commissioner Peterson to approve the minutes of the May 16, 1989, park and recreation commission meeting as submitted. The motion passed. TWIN LAKES AND PRESERVE STUDY - STATUS REPORT, The city manager identified City park land and noted that many parks are tied together with existing or potential trails. He said there is an opportunity for the City to gain additional park land at the Joslyn site located on the eastern shore of Middle Twin Lake and west of France Avenue in Brooklyn Center. He introduced Mr. Erkkila of Westwood Professional Services, Inc. who said his presentation would include an analysis and a plan recommendation of the Joslyn site. Mr. Erkkila then deferred to Ms. Duering, who reviewed the study area and the existing uses of the land. She reviewed the history of the contaminated land at the Joslyn site and discussed the steps being taken to eliminate the soil contamination. Ms. Duering reviewed the natural characteristics of the site and the area surrounding it. Mr. Erkkila proceeded to discuss the problems facing his company in preparing a proposal for the City. He said their goals were to provide trail linkage and capitalize on the current characteristics of the site. He reviewed a concept plan for the park land. Ms. Duering said the next step would be to provide cost estimates and determine compatibility of the proposed uses with the decontamination plan. The city manager said staff looked at commercial recreation uses like softball and were concerned about access to this location. He said staff reviewed the possibility of having a beach, but 0 10/17/89 -1- found no good place for it. He discussed the possible location of a boat launch site. The commission proceeded to discuss the problems associated with the land, the availability of purchasing the Joslyn site, and possible uses of the land. The commission expressed concern over public reaction if the City were to purchase the property. The city manager suggested a local neighborhood meeting be held to determine in advance of any action by the City what the neighbors think of the possible uses. The city manager requested Westwood Professional Services to prepare a final report which would contain a separation between the lake front property and the open park space, as well as downsizing the parking lot. In addition, potential alternatives will be listed for the open active space area and the special use facility. The director of public works noted that' if a public meeting is held, staff will discuss the entire Twin Lake area. SKATEBOARDS The recording secretary noted the City's employee safety committee received a complaint about the hazardous use of skateboards in the Central Park area. She said the city manager referred this complaint to the park and recreation commission for its review. Chairman Sorenson said this item will be tabled for discussion at the next commission meeting. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Peterson and seconded by Commissioner Mead to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center park and recreation commission adjourned at 9:36 p.m. Chairman 10/17/89 -2- 0