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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 05-26 PRMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MAY 26, 1987 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chairman Sorenson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Sorenson, Commissioners Manson, Burnes, Peterson, Krefting, Propst, and Skeels. Also present were Councilmember Bill Hawes, Director of Recreation Arnie Mavis, and Recording Secretary Geralyn Barone. A guest in attendance was Bill Lakotas, chairman of the Brooklyn Center Constitution Bicentennial Committee INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONER Chairman Sorenson welcomed new Park and Recreation Commissioner Scott Burnes, who introduced himself to the Commission. Those in attendance introduced themselves to Commissioner Burnes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 21. 1987 There was a motion by Commissioner Manson and seconded by Commissioner Peterson to approve the minutes of the April 21; 1987, Park and Recreation commission meeting. The motion passed. PROPOSAL BY CONSTITUTION BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE TO RENAME SOCIAL, HALL AS CONSTITUTION HALL Bill Lakotas, chairman of the Constitution Bicentennial Committee for Brooklyn Center, reported that the reaction of the committee to renaming the Social Mall as Constitution Hall was very favorable. He requested the Commission to recommend to the City Council the renaming of the Social Hall, adding that money for installing a sign is budgeted and a framed Constitution collection will be donated. There *was a motion by Commissioner Peterson and seconded by Commissioner Propst to recommend to the City Council the renaming of the Social Hall in the Community Center to Constitution Hall. Commissioner Krefting asked what will be incorporated from the Constitution into the hall, and Lakotas said the Constitution collection will be. Commissioner Manson asked what plans for September 17, 1987, festivities will be outside, and Lakotas said the dedication of the hall and fireworks will be in Central Park. Upon vote being taken on the foregoing motion, the motion passed. The Recording Secretary noted this will appear on the June 8, 1987, City Council agenda. • 5-26-87 -1- SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE Chairman Sorenson asked if there is any need to meet this summer, pointing out there are no pressing issues except the parking problem around the beach area at North Twin Lake. Commissioner Peterson suggested tabling discussion on any items until next fall. The Commission agreed to cancel its June, July, and August meetings. DISCUSSION Commissioner Krefting expressed concern over a change in the proposed pathway at East Palmer Lake. The Recording Secretary and Councilmember Hawes reported on the action taken by the City Council, and there was discussion by the Commission on the proposed pathway. Commissioner Propst pointed out several areas of concern to him in the Lions Park area. One problem is the number of baseballs being knocked out of the Little League field into his yard, and he would like to minimize the number of balls coming into the street and his yard. He suggested the planting of trees along Russell Avenue North at Lions Park. His second concern related to parking in the street. He said if it is not prohibited, there will be some safety problems with children running around and no "Stop" signs at 54th and Russell Avenues North creating congestion in the area. Commissioner Propst requested the installation of "No Parking" signs along Russell Avenue North and the installation of "Stop" signs at 54th and Russell Avenues North. RECESS The Park and Recreation Commission recessed at 6:20 p.m. to go on a tour of the golf course, North Twin Lake areas, and Kylawn Preserve. The Commission reconvened at 8:24 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS The Commission continued its discussion of the items brought forward by Commissioner Propst. Regarding the baseball problem, Commissioner Peterson asked who is hitting the balls into the yard. Commissioner Propst said it is kids older than Little Leaguers and adults. The Director of Recreation said the Little League will be using the field from approximately 5 p.m. until dark and on weekends, and these are not the people hitting the balls out of the park. Chairman Sorenson suggested planting trees along Russell Avenue North. Commissioner Burnes suggested extending the fence up higher so the balls would not go out. The Director of Recreation pointed out there will be grass planted along Russell Avenue North. Commissioner Propst said he is looking for a preventative measure to minimize the problem. There was a motion by Commissioner Propst and seconded by Commissioner Manson to recommend to the City Council to investigate a solution to the problem of balls flying out of the 5-26-87 -2- Little League field onto Russell Avenue North and into the yards in the neighborhood. The motion passed. There was a motion by Commissioner Propst and seconded by Commissioner Skeels to forward the traffic requests for "No Parking" signs and "Stop" signs on Russell and 54th Avenues North to the Administrative Traffic Committee. The motion passed. Chairman Sorenson said some of the newer members of the commission have never been on a tour of all the parks, and he suggested such a tour be conducted in June or July. The Commission scheduled a tour for June 2, 1987, at 6 p.m. The Recording Secretary will make arrangements for a bus or a van. The Commission requested that a route be planned and the golf course, Twin Lake North area, and Kylawn Preserve not be included in the tour. The Commission proceeded to discuss the parking problems in the area of the Twin Lake beach park. Chairman Sorenson said it may not be a bad idea to add some parking and monitor it for a period of time. He suggested parking for cars with trailers only should be allowed. Commissioner Propst asked about posting signs saying parking is available on the Robbinsdale side of T.H. 100. Commissioner Krefting pointed out Robbinsdale may not like Brooklyn Center pushing its parking problems over to them. The Director of Recreation pointed out that in 1988 a consultant should be looking at the use of the land around the lake. Commissioner Propst suggested finding out what people in the area want regarding parking. Commissioner Peterson suggested waiting until a recommendation is received from the consultant. Commissioner Propst asked if the ball field in the park could be turned into a parking lot, and the Director of Recreation said this would take away a big part of the park. Commissioner Krefting asked if something could be opened temporarily. There was a motion by commissioner Peterson and seconded by commissioner Burnes to request the Administrative Traffic Committee to allow parking along the west side of Twin Lake Avenue North next to the vacant land, and to post either the north side or the south side of Lakebreeze Avenue North as parking available for vehicles with trailers only. This would be for a trial period awaiting the consultant's recommendation. The motion passed. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Peterson and seconded by Commissioner Burnes to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation commission adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Chairman 5-26-87 -3-