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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 05-15 PRMt MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MAY 15, 1984 CITY HALL • • Chairman Sorenson noted that a quorum was not yet present but since the Commission had a guest speaker this evening he would adjourn the formal meeting and hold an informal meeting until such time as a quorum is present. Chairman Sorenson introduced Marcia Griffith /\manager of Brookdale Center. Ms. Griffith explained that she was on the public relations committee of the Chamber of Commerce and that group is looking at starting a Fine Arts program in Brooklyn Center. She explained the objective would be to create oppor- tunities for dance, music, art, literature, etc. and also to begin a summer concert series for Central Park. Ms. Griffith reviewed the Fine Arts Commission established in Coon Rapids and pointed out several projects undertaken by that group including a snow sculpture contest, art show and summer concert series featuring the Minnesota Orchestra and the Wolverines Jazz Band. She noted the cost of the Minnesota Orchestra was $13,000 per concert. She added that additional groups also performed in the summer concert series including jazz bands and blue grass bands. She explained the Commission receives staff assistance from the City of Coon Rapids and the Commission does fund-raising and seeks sponsorships from indi- viduals and businesses. The Coon Rapids Fine Arts Commission spent $18,000 of its annual budget primarily on concerts. The Commission in Coon Rapids was established in 1982. The Director of Parks and Recreation stated that he expects the Central Park plaza area to be substantially completed by the fall of 1984 and complete by the spring of 1985. He added that the area is most appropriate for concerts. The Commission members present focused their discussions on whether a group to schedule Fine Arts events in the City should be a subcommittee of the Park and Recreation Commission or a separate commission. There was a concensus of Commission members present to make it a subcommittee of the existing Park and Recreation Commission. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Skeels arrived at 8:25 p.m. and Chairman Sorenson noted a quorum was present and the meeting was formally called to order. Chairman Sorenson noted that apparently it is the Commission's intent to have a committee assemble information on organizing fine arts events for the summer of 1985 and to also investigate related issues such as fund raising for these events. Chairman Sorenson suggested that Commissioners Bloomstrand and Skeels be appointed as a Fine Arts Subcommittee of the Park and Recreation Commission. 5-15-84 -1- There was a motion by Commissioner Peterson and seconded by Commissioner Bloomstrand to appoint Commissioner Skeels and Commissioner Bloomstrand as the Fine Arts Subcommittee of the Park and Recreation Commission. The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 21, 1984 There was a motion by Commissioner Peterson and seconded by Commissioner Skeels to approve the minutes of the February 21, 1984 Commission meeting as submitted. The motion passed. FINANCING PLAN FOR GOLF COURSE FEASIBILITY STUDY The Director of Parks and Recreation reviewed for Commission members a memo- randum from the City.Engineer regarding construction cost estimates for a golf course located in the Lions Park area of the City. He explained the estimated cost estimate was approximately $1,000,000. He explained the City's Finance Director met with the City's bond consultant and that the consultant indicated the project appears feasible from a financial standpoint. He then reviewed the three alternatives considered for the construction of a golf course including general obligation bonds, internal borrowing from the City's investment fund or use of funds from the Capital Projects fund. Administrative Assistant Bublitz reviewed the bond redemption schedule prepared for the project by Springsted Inc. He noted the staff would make recommen- dations regarding the financing by the fall of 1984. The Commission members briefly discussed the financing alternatives and Chairman Sorenson requested that the item again be placed on the agenda at the fall meetinq of the Commission. DOG EXERCISE/TRAINING AREAS IN CITY PARKS Chairman Sorenson noted that at a recent Community Development Block Grant Advisory meeting Mr. Marvin Trautwein brought up the idea of having some areas in City Parks for people to use in exercising and training dogs. The Director of Parks and Recreation stated that he believes it is a legitimate request but he had a concern of how it could be controlled and how great the need is and also what area of the City could be used. The Commission briefly discussed the item and requested the Director of Parks and Recreation to research the feasibility and report back to the Commission in September. 1984 PARK TOUR The Commission expressed interest in having a tour of the parks and a tour was scheduled for June 26th and at 6:00 p.m. in the evening. REVIEW OF LETTER FROM MARY DRABIK REGARDING TIMES FOR ADULT SWIMMING The Commission briefly reviewed a letter received from Mrs. Mary Drabik regard- ing a request in increasing the hours for adult swim times at the Community Center. The Commission also reviewed the Director of Parks and Recreation's memorandum in response to Mrs. Drabik's letter. The Park Director's letter briefly outlined the hours available for adult swim times at the Community Center and explained how the scheduling is done for the Community Center pool. 5-15-84 -2- The Commission took no formal action on Mrs. Drabik's letter. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Peterson and seconded by Commissioner Skeels to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Commission adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Chairman • • 5-15-84 -3-