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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 05-20 PRMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION 0 FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MAY 20, 1986 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chairman Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Sorenson, Commissioners Manson, Peterson, Bloomstrand, and Skeels. Also present were Councilmember Bill Hawes, Director of Recreation Arnie Mavis, and Recording Secretary Geralyn Barone. Commissioner Propst was not able to attend the meeting this evening. ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARKS COMMITTEE REPORT The Recording Secretary noted that the City Council has approved a grant application to be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for partial funding in 1987 for Entertainment in the Parks. She noted that this is not a substitute for City funds, but an enhancement for one to two events. If the money is not approved, the basic programming will continue. The Director of Recreation pointed out that the funding request is for matching funds, and it is hoped that three events will be scheduled using these funds. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 18, 1986 There was a motion by Commissioner Manson and seconded by Commissioner Skeels to approve the minutes of the March 18, 1986 Park and Recreation Commission meeting. The motion passed. UPDATE ON GOLF COURSE FOR LIONS PARK WEST AREA The Director of Recreation stated that golf course construction is under way, and the City Council has approved the bids for the clubhouse. It is hoped that the clubhouse will be constructed by next spring, and the target date for the golf course opening is May 1, 1988. Councilmember Hawes said the City is waiting for the baseball season to be completed before dismantling the old Little League fields and constructing the new clubhouse. The Director of Recreation noted that the new Little League fields will be in place by next summer. He added that the clubhouse will be winterized, and proceeded to review specific plans for the clubhouse. The Director of Recreation added that a golf course manager should be hired by next summer, and the City will be looking for an expert in golf course maintenance. Chairman Sorenson asked what the salary of the golf course manager will be, and the Director of Recreation said the range will probably 5-20-86 -1- be between $30,000 and $35,000 per year. Councilmember Hawes asked if it will be possible to conduct meetings at the clubhouse, and the Director of Recreation responded affirmatively. Chairman Sorenson asked if it will be feasible to make coffee for meetings at the clubhouse, and the Director of Recreation said this is possible. REPORT ON NORTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL PARK The Recording Secretary stated that nothing has changed since the last report to the Park and Recreation Commission regarding this item, except that the plan has been modified so that Lyndale Avenue North will not be dead ended. She added that the committee discussing this is still looking at taking the east side of Lyndale by condemnation and buy-out for the park. City staff is requesting the Park and Recreation Commission to review the proposal and confirm the present policy in accordance with the City's comprehensive plan; that is, the west side of Lyndale Avenue North should not be taken for park land. Councilmember Hawes pointed out that the citizens' committee favored using both sides of Lyndale Avenue North for park land, but Metropolitan Council Commissioner Phil Carruthers is lobbying to leave the west side of Lyndale Avenue North as it is. He added that if the City Council also pushes for this, it will be possible to have the west side of Lyndale Avenue North left alone. There was some discussion by the Commission of the entire park area. Commissioner Skeels asked why the citizensI committee wanted to take the west side of Lyndale Avenue North for park land. Councilmember Hawes said that this recommendation came from the Metropolitan Council, and the citizens' committee overwhelmingly voted in favor of taking all houses on both sides. The Committee discussed the current status of homes on the east side of Lyndale Avenue North. There was a motion by Commissioner Peterson and seconded by Commissioner Bloomstrand to recommend to the City Council that the North Mississippi Regional Park should not violate the City's comprehensive plan, and that only the east side of Lyndale Avenue North should be taken for park land. Commissioner Skeels said he agrees with the motion, but feels uncomfortable voting on this without first hand knowledge of the situation. He asked that since Lyndale Avenue North will not be dead ended, if there is another reason to leave the west side alone. Councilmember Hawes pointed out that dead ending the street would cause problems for emergency vehicles. Chairman Sorenson said his main concern is to make sure that there is enough land to put pedestrian and bike paths on the east side of Lyndale Avenue North without erosion problems. Both Councilmember Hawes and the Director of Recreation said there is enough land for this. Councilmember Hawes pointed out that a security fence will be built around the pumping station and there will still be enough room for paths in this area. The Director of Recreation noted that the boat launch will be on the east side of the river. 5-20-86 -2- 0 Upon vote being taken on the foregoing motion, the motion passed 40 unanimously. YEAR 2000 ASSIGNMENTS The commission reviewed a City map indicating the areas noted in the Year 2000 Report for review by the Commission, including Kylawn Preserve, North Twin Lake, and the North Twin Lake peninsula and island. The Recording Secretary noted that it had been suggested that these locations be toured this summer by the Commission and any suggestions or recommendations can be discussed at the first meeting in the fall. The Commission will meet again on June 24, 1986 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Then a tour will be made of the areas in question, and possibly the golf course if time permits. SKATING RINKS - USAGE REPORT The Commission reviewed the counts for usage of the skating rinks during the 1985-86 winter season. The Director of Recreation recommended that the status quo be continued for one additional year. Chairman Sorenson asked if there will be a walk-across over T.H. 252 so people on the east side of the highway can access Evergreen Park. Councilmember Hawes stated that this does not appear in the plans at this time. GENERAL DISCUSSION Commissioner Skeels requested information on capital improvement Project No. 56, and the Recording Secretary stated that a report will be submitted for the September meeting. The Commission discussed problems with vandalism in the parks, and the Director of Recreation noted that a separate flyer was included with the City Manager's Newsletter. Chairman Sorenson pointed out problems at several area parks, and the Commission proceeded to discuss general maintenance of the parks. The Director of Recreation said that if there are any specific problems, Commission members should contact him and an attempt at resolution will be made. Chairman Sorenson noted some problem areas at Willow Lane, Freeway, and West Palmer Lake parks. There was some discussion on the distribution of the City Manager's Newsletter, and some Commission members said they did not receive the most recent newsletter. Chairman Sorenson noted that there is one vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission, either from the Northwest area or as a member-at-large. 0 5-20-86 -3- ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Bloomstrand and seconded by Commissioner Manson to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation commission meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Chairman is • 5-20-86 -4-