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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 02-21 PRMMINUTES 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 FEBRUARY 21, 1984 CITY HALL f rt?rl ji 'C l i- Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Comanission met in, regular session and was called to order by Chairman Sorenson at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Sorenson, Commissioners Streitz, Bloomstrand and Peterson. Also present were Councilmember Bill Hawes, Director of Parks and Recreation Gene Hagel and Administrative Assistant Tom Bublitz. Commissioner Albright was absent from the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 15, 1983 and DECEMBER 20, 1983 There was a motion by Commissioner Streitz and seconded by Commissioner Bloomstrand to approve the minutes of the November 15, 1983 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Commissioner Bloomstrand and seconded by Commissioner Peterson to approve the minutes of the December 20, 1983 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. PRELIMINARY REPORT ON GOLF COURSE FEASIBILITY STUDY The Director of Park and Recreation reported to the Commisison that he had been gathering information from the New Hope and Roseville municipal golf courses which are similar to the proposed golf course for Brooklyn Center. Commissioner Skeels arrived at 7:35 p.m. The Park Director reviewed the green fees for the New Hope and Roseville courses and noted that the courses had experienced smaller increases than estimated in the preliminary study done by Brauer and Associates for the Brooklyn Center course. He also added that the New Hope and Roseville courses have no price differential on weekends. With regard to the number of rounds played he explained that the updated figures demonstrate a more rapid growth than the original Brauer report and are based on the growth rates experienced by the New Hope and Roseville courses. The Director of Parks and Recreation continued to review the undated feasibility report including projected revenues for 1986 to 1990, projected operating costs including the personnel costs of a mEiager, two full time maintenance personnel and two part time clerks. He then reviewed the updated profit loss statement and projected a 7% increase in expenses per year. He pointed out that the updated figures do not include any debt redemption or capital costs. He explained that New Hope has a $35,000 per year debt redemption cost. 0 The Park Director explained that the Public Works Director is working on construciton costs and equipment costs related to the proposed golf course 2-21-84 -1- and the staff is also preparing a long range financing program to be included in the updated feasibility report. The Park Director pointed out that both New Hope and Roseville emphasize the importance of a club house as an asset in attracting golfers. Councilmember Hawes stated that he would be interested in examining the possibility of an expanded club house to include meeting rooms, banquet rooms and meal facilities which would provide a year round use for the building. The Director of Parks and Recreation then reviewed the parking situation for the proposed golf course. He explained that the Roseville course has room for 70 cars and the New Hope course has room fo_ 105 vehicles, He pointed out that indications from New Hope and Roseville are that the lots are full and that Roseville fills the lot and has some overflow into other adjoining areas. He pointed out the initial Brauer study showed a. 40 stall parking lot for the Brooklyn Center course. The Park Director then briefly reviewed the promotional recommendations contained in the Brauer report and noted that these types of promotions are being done by. the New Hope and Roseville courses. The Commission continued its discussion of the proposed golf course including budget, types and size of greens and the club house facility. GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE ALTERNATIVES The Director of Parks and Rcreation explained to Commission members that he had met with the president of the National Little League in Brooklyn Center and discussed the possibility of an exchange of land to relocate the Little League field in Lions Park at the south end. He explained the discussions were at a very preliminary stage at this point but the staff believed that the relocation of the club house in the area of the existing Little League field would be an asset to the golf course. The Commission continued its discussion of the club house location alternatives and vehicular access to the site. RECESS The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission recessed at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:55 p.m. YEAR 2000 STUDY Administrtive Assistant Bublitz explained that the staff and City Council are currently in the process of formulating a study titled Year 2000 Report. He explaiend the study will focus on the issues and problems ,Aaich will confront the City of Brooklyn Center in the next 20 years. He cited examples of areas which would be addressed in the report which included future housing needs and issues, changing demographics in the City, redevelopment, transportation, and numerous other issues including park and recreation and leisure issues for the next 20 years. He explained the Year 2000 Report will be prepared - ointly by staff and a committee C -fr r ~s :zt_y i:nc i 4d-., g school district, & S tress, representat_ivcs from &dvisory coitirissions and City CouncilmeiTbers. Administrative Assistant Bublitz noted that the selection of advisory commission members to serve on the committee will be occurring within the next month and perhaps the Commission could discuss the interest of various Commission members in serving on the committee. 2-21-84 -2- Chairman Sorenson stated that the Commission could consider the committee membership at its next meeting. Chairman Sorenson viewed the agenda items for.the next Commission meeting to be held on March 27 and which included a continued report on the golf course feasibility study including cost projections, capital costs, and a financing plan. He also stated that the Commission should begin to discuss the issue of how to determine whether residents would support the Ca~_. Cu..'.._..... t:5 an c:dd~'..7,._nr;]_ cqea1i_~t.i 1'~i.C;l ,_i>t- t.. i~z-let1i"zg U,,a rman Sorenson sj-- ted tYiat the Cc41,I-fdssion shoLild consider devel- oping a list of short and long range goals for commission projects. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Bloomstrand and seconded by Commissioner ,keels to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Chairman • 2-21-84 -3-