HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 02-17 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 17, 1981
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission met in regular session and
was called to order by Chairman Johnson at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairman Johnson, Commissioners Streitz, Sorenson, Bradford and Denissen. Also
present were Councilmember Tony Kuefler, Park and Recreation Director Gene
Hagel, Program Supervisor Sue LaCrosse and Administrative Assistant Ton Bublitz.
Chairman Johnson noted that Commissioner Albright was absent from this evenings
meeting and was excused. He also noted Commissioner Kiefer was absent from
this evenings meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 1-20-81
There was a motion by Commissioner Streitz and seconded by Commissioner
Sorenson to approve the minutes of the January 20, 1981 Park and Recreation
Commission meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously.
REVIEW OF RECREATION PROGRAMS
Chairman Johnson introduced Program Supervisor Sue LaCrosse who was present
at this evenings meeting to discuss her programs and the Park and Recreation
department. She explained, her primary function in the Park and Recreation
department was to develop recreation programs, promote them, hire personnel
for the programs, and supervise and evaluate the programs. Sue noted that
some of her programs included "Funtime" which involves students from three
elementary schools, the "Co-Rec" program for teens which has over 150
participants, and ski trips for adults and teens.
In review of her adult programs, Sue noted that women's and teen volleyball
was very popular and has over 25 teams. She added, other popular programs
include swimnastics, ski trips, and tennis for adults.
Sue explained, she°also schedules special events including adult ski trips,
dog shows, cross country ski clinics, saturday movies and swims, and the
teen lock-in for 7th, 8th, and 9th graders which includes casino rooms,
swimming and game room activities. She noted, one of the programs which
she instituted is "Almost Anything Goes" which has grown to 25 teen and
27 adult teams.
Describing her activities further, Sue noted that she puts the quarterly
brochure together for the Park and Recreation department and is responsible
for promotional activities including coordination of the "Life. Be In It."
program. In addition to activities within the City she explained she
coordinates programs with other municipalities and with the county.
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Chairman Johnson inquired what the participation level was for the various
programs. Sue explained, tennis participation is down, gymnastics parti-
cipation has been stable over the past few years and that teen dancing is
doing very well. She noted, all the programs are monitored for participation
and this is part of the ongoing evaluation process with all the recreation
programs.
Sue presented a slide presentation for commission members showing various
recreation programs which she originated and supervises including the
"Almost Anthing Goes" program.
Councilmember Kuefler stated that he appreciated the innovation that the
Park and Recreation department has shown in its programming. He added, the
staff has been receptive to new ideas and that he would like to compliment
Sue for the excellent job she has done. Chairman Johnson concurred with
Councilmember Kuefler's comments and thanked Sue on behalf of the Commission
for her presentation at this evenings meeting.
KALEIDOSCOPE
Chairman Johnson noted that it is the usual practice of the Commission to
participate in a booth at Kaleidoscope along with the Park and Recreation
staff. He inquired of the Park and Recreation Director what ideas the staff
has for this years Kaleidoscope. The Park and Recreation Directory explained
that the staff would like to orient their Kaleidoscope toward recreation
programming at this years event. He noted, one example would be to emphasize'
the "Life. Be In It." theme including photos, brochures, and a program
with a slide presentation. He noted, the booth will be staffed with Park
and Recreation staff along with the Park and Recreation Commissioners.
.Councilmember Kuefler suggested that the development of;the Arboretum be '
included in the Kaleidoscope presentation since it is alspecial park within
the City and may not be known to everyone as many of the other community
parks are. Commission members generally concurred that they would like to
participate in the Kaleidoscope event. The Park & Recreation Director noted
that the Commission could decide on times when they would be in attendance at
the Kaleidoscope at the next Commission meeting.
CENTRAL PARK GRANT PRIORITIES
The Park and Recreation Director reviewed his memorandum regarding Central
Park grant funding priorities including present and future LAWCON and LCMR
grants. He outlined for Commission members the tentative development
schedule for Central Park which would include development of the main building,
landscaping, toilet facilities, football goals, development of the plaza area,
tennis courts, tennis court lighting, building at baseball diamond, archery
range, parking lot for archery range, walkway to archer), range, and the amphi-
theater.
NORTHPORT PARK PICNIC SHELTER
The Park and Recreation Director reviewed for Commission members the proposed
design of the picnic shelter for Northport Park. He explained, $7,000 was
budgeted in the development budget for the shelter. He explained, the
architect gave the City a concept rendering of the shelter which would fit
the City's budget. The Park and Recreation Director reviewed the proposed
plans with Commission members. He noted, the shelter is planned for the
north end of the park, off of France Avenue, and noted that through the use
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of concrete, the proposed design is intended to be more vandal proof than
prefabricated wood structures. After reviewing the plans for the shelter
the Commission members concurred that the shelter would be suitable for the
park.
Chairman Johnson stated that he would like to see some information presented
to the Commission on the maintenance manual that has been recently instituted
for park maintenance. He requested that the Park and Recreation Director
select one item as an example in the maintenance manual to demonstrate to
Commission members how the manual and procedures are being used by the City
crews. The Park and Recreation Director stated that he would have this
material at the next Commission meeting. Commissioner Sorenson also requested,
for the next meeting, an organizational chart so that Commission members could
see how the supervision is distributed in the park department.
Chairman Johnson inquired if there was any other business which Commission
members wished to discuss, there being none, he entertained a motion to
adjourn the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Streitz and seconded by Commissioner
Bradford to adjourn the Park and Recreation Commission meeting. The motion
passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Chairman
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