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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 03-18 PRMM 0 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN AND THE OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MARCH 18, 1986 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chairman Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Sorenson, Commissioners Manson, Propst and Skeels. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Recreation Arnie Mavis, and Recording Secretary Geralyn Barone. Commissioners Bloomstrand and Peterson were excused to attend political caucuses. Councilmember Hawes was also absent to attend a caucus. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 21, 1986 There was a motion by Commissioner Propst and seconded by Commissioner Manson to approve the minutes of the January 21, 1986 Park and Recreation commission meeting. The motion passed. ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARKS COMMITTEE REPORT The Recording Secretary reported that Recreation Program Supervisor Sue LaCrosse compiled a list of events and had to book certain groups in order to meet deadlines for programming to be offered this summer. It was pointed out that the Entertainment in the Parks Committee will have more input next year. Chairman Sorenson asked about having a barber shop quartet perform, and the Director of Recreation said this is a possible option. The Director of Recreation stated the showmobile will be delivered to the City within two weeks. The City Manager suggested that the Commissioners solicit comments and input from their friends and neighbors regarding the events scheduled for Entertainment in the Parks. Commissioner Manson asked how much publicity will be provided, and the Recording Secretary noted that events will be listed in the City Manager's Newsletter which is distributed to all homes in Brooklyn Center. Chairman Sorenson recommended that events be advertised on the local Government Access Cable Television Channel. The City Manager said this will be done, and noted that some events will be video taped to be used as advertising for next year's activities. The Director of Recreation pointed out that the Entertainment in the Parks activities will be included in publicity for 75th Anniversary Celebration events. Commissioner Propst asked if some of these entertainment groups have their own advertising for television, and the City Manager responded affirmatively. Commissioner Propst stated that he has some experience and would like to help in this area. • 3-18-86 -1- t r UPDATE ON GOLF COURSE FOR LIONS PARK WEST AREA, The City Manager reviewed the current status of the golf course, noti that the bid has already been let for the Little League ground, and the contract has been let for the grading and earth work for the golf course. He added that the contract for the clubhouse, buildings, and some of the blacktop will be let in a second contract this summer. The City Manager reviewed that the cost overruns of the project to the addition of extra dirt which is extending the construction period to two years. He noted financing shows that the golf course will pay itself back in 24 years at five percent interest. The first estimate included a $600,000 grant with the balance being a loan to be paid off in 14 years. Now the grant is still $600,000, but the balance will be paid off in 24 years. The City Manager added that the grant will originate from the City's Capital Improvements Fund, and noted that the golf course will be set up as an enterprise fund, similar to the liquor stores and public utilities. .He then proceeded to review the course characteristics. Commissioner Propst questioned the functionability of the ponds at the golf course, and the City Manager explained the rationale, including the relationship to water quality. Chairman Sorenson asked what the size and weight of the equipment to clean the ponds will do to affect the golf course, and the City Manager responded that since the cleaning is done in the winter, there should be no problems. The City Manager reviewed the schedule for construction of the Little League fields. Commissioner Propst asked if some changes have been made to the holes laid out along Highway 100, and the City Manager responded affirmatively. Commissioner Propst emphasized his past stance that it is crucial to have chipping a pitching practice areas. The City Manager responded that these optio have been reviewed. Commissioner Propst pointed out that the sand traps do not come into play, and the City Manager said that since the course will primarily be used by women and senior adults, the City was advised to locate the traps where they are. Commissioner Propst stated that it is a mistake to place the exit from the parking lot onto 54th Avenue North where it is. The City Manager pointed out that the exit will be similar to the entrances at the Hennepin County building on Shingle Creek Parkway where there is a steep grade to it. Commissioner Propst expressed concern over traffic control and suggested that the parking lot exit angle out rather than straight away. There was some discussion on the use of the Little League fields. Commissioner Propst noted that the squawk box at the Little League field needs to be controlled. He added that some sort of barriers should be installed along 54th Avenue North, and complained of the problem of tracking mud if there are no barriers. Commissioner Propst asked if the City has completed hauling of dirt to the golf course site, and the City Manager stated that more is scheduled yet to be done. The City Manager noted that the completion date of the golf course is spring of 1988, and the Little League fields will be completed for play in 1987. Commissioner Propst asked if fences will be installed along the walkways, and the City Manager responded that the distance between the walkways and the playin areas is substantial, and there will be some trees and fencing. 3-18-86 -2- I', REPORT ON NORTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL PARK The City Manager reviewed the memorandum from him to the Park and Recreation Commission on the proposed North Mississippi Regional Park and reviewed the issues involved at the current time. The City Manager stated there is concern that the west side of Lyndale Avenue North may be taken for park area. There is also a proposal for making Lyndale Avenue North a dead end street. The City Manager noted that he and City Councilmember Celia Scott oppose both of these proposals. (The City Manager and Councilmember Scott represent the City on the study committee for this issue.) The City Manager noted that his presentation this evening is primarily informational in nature and no decision is needed this evening from the Park and Recreation Commission. After much discussion of the proposal, the City Manager stated that the City Council will prepare questions that the Park and Recreation Commission will need to address. REPORT ON STATUS OF PARK BOND PROJECTS The Recording Secretary noted that discrepancies pointed out at the last Commission meeting on the park bond projects are a result in differences between estimates and actual costs. Commissioner Skeels questioned figures on Project 56, and the Recording Secretary stated that she would investigate this further and respond at the next Park and Recreation commission meeting. The City Manager reviewed the Central Park projects. The Commission requested the City Manager to prepare a list of original park bond items regarding what the City said it would do, and the completed projects, including what has been done to date. This report is requested by the first meeting this fall. CRIME PREVENTION PARKS The Recording Secretary noted that an article regarding vandalism will be in the next City Manager's Newsletter, and the Director of Recreation said a special flyer will be inserted in the Newsletter regarding park vandalism. He added that if problems arise at certain parks, letters will be sent out to those neighbors living in the areas of the park regarding rewards available from the Crime Prevention Fund. RIVERDALE PARK SKATING RINK The Commission reviewed a thank-you letter from Mr. and Mrs. Yancy, thanking the Commission for their part in reopening of the skating rink at Riverdale Park. The Director of Recreation stated that he will have a report on usage of the skating rinks at the next Commission meeting. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Manson and seconded by Commissioner Propst to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation commission meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Chairman 3-18-86 -3-