HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 07-05 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
SPECIAL SESSION
JULY 5, 1979
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission met in special session and
was called to order by Chairman Johnson at 7:44 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairman Johnson, Commissioners Albright, Streitz and Schroeder. Also present
were Park and Recreation Director Gene Hagel, Landscape Architect Judy Johnson
and Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman. Chairman Johnson noted that Commis-
sioner Hickman would not be present and had been excused and that Commissioner
Kiefer was absent and unexcused.
BRAUER REPORT
The first agenda item was a review of the Brauer report on the proposed devel-
opment for.Central Park. Landscape Architect Judy Johnson provided a site
analysis for the Commission on Central Park. She noted the need to retain berms
for flood control and reviewed the activities and facilities proposed for the
park. She noted that activities under the Brauer report would be orientated
towards the north parking lot. A lengthy discussion ensued relative to the
amphitheater area in Central Park. Chairman Johnson inquired as to the number
of people that would be seated in the amphitheater. Landscape Architect Judy
.Johnson replied that several hundred people could be seated. Park and Recreation
Director Hagel added that he felt that the proposed plan for Central Park was
' both functional and flexible in design. Chairman Johnson inquired as to the
effect of the prevailing winds on the music in relationship to seating. Land-
scape Architect Judy Johnson replied that the northwesterly winds which predominate
in the winter would not affect the music since it would not be used at that time
of the year, that generally during the summer months when the amphitheater would
be used, the winds are from the southwest. She also noted the freeway would be
bermed.
Following a brief discussion, the Commissioners noted their approval.of the
Brauer proposals. They also noted that there were no significant changes in
the Brauer proposal relative to the original concepts for the development of
Central Park.
STAFF REPORT
Chairman Johnson introduced the next agenda item by noting that the Commission
had requested some information relative to the installation of satellite toilets
for the City's park system. Park and Recreation Director Hagel noted that the
satellite units were 70 gallon units but the satellite company was in the process
of developing a 500 gallon unit. He added that the 500 gallon unit should be
available within one to two years. He briefly reviewed the estimated costs for
the installation of the satellite toilets within all of the City's parks. He
added that the cost estimates were not firm but that it was in the area of
$85,Q00. He also stated that from a health standpoint, that the satellite
facilities were acceptable. He stated that he had been in contact with Building
Officials and the State Sanitarian to obtain that information.
Director Hagel also noted that an additional $87,000 would be needed for the
plaza in Central Park as proposed under the Brauer program.
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COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Chairman Johnson stated to the Commissioners that it was time for the Commission
to take a position relative to the proposed financing plan of the staff. A
brief discussion took place relative to the actions to be taken.by the Commission
at this time. Chairman Johnson indicated that he liked the Brauer report and
felt that it should be incorporated into the proposed park development plan.
Commissioner Albright moved that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend to
the City Council that the Commission supports the proposed staff financing plan
for the development of the City's park system. Further, the Commission supports
the Brauer recommendations for the development of Central Park and that serious
consideration should be given to the use of permanent satellite facilities
throughout the City's park system. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Streitz
and was passed unanimously by the Park and Recreation Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Streitz and seconded by Commissioner Albright to adjourn
the Park and Recreation Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously and
the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Chairman
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