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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 02-20 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 20, 1979 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 7:32 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Johnson, Commissioners Hickman}, Bogle, Velasco and Skomra. Also present were Park and Recreation Director Gene Hagel and Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 12-19-78 Motion by Commissioner Velasco and seconded by Commissioner Bogle to approve the minutes of the December 19, 1978 Park and Recreation Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Johnson abstained from the voting, noting that he was not present at that meeting. There was no Park and Recreation Commission meeting in January, 1979. PARK FINANCING Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman reported to the Commission that the City + administration had been working on a park financing program for the City Council's 4 rr-1-i on He also added that apparently the C44- ct-ff the priorities estaAlisnea ny the Commission ana reviewing -che reas.LDiiity of usilly a variety of funding resources. He added that the City staff hoped to be able to report back to the Council in the relatively near future with a park financing program. KALEIDOSCOPE Park and Recreation Director Gene Hagel informed the Commission that Kaleidoscope would be held April 22, 1979 and that the Park and Recreation Department in con- junction with the Park and Recreation Commission would again be participating in that event. A brief discussion then ensued relative to the display to be offered at Kaleidoscope. Park and Recreation Director Hagel indicated that he felt that a.display similar to the one used at the 1977 Kaleidoscope would be appropriate. He further noted this would be an appropriate time to discuss the park develop- ment plan recently adopted by the City Council. A discussion then followed re- lative to the roles Commissioners could play at the booth. It was discussed whether or not a poll should be conducted relative to a park bond issue. Admin- istrative Assistant Brad Hoffman noted that other Commissions have conducted polls in the past and for the most part have abandoned them this year because they have proven to be unsuccessful. Commissioner Hickman suggested that the Commission prepare some information relative to the Park and Recreation Commission and pertin- ent information and facts about the park development plan. It was agreed that the Commission would again discuss the matter at the March Park and Recreation Commission meeting. 0 Commissioner Kiefer arrived at 7:51 p.m. 2-20-79 -1- FILM The Commission then viewed a film entitled "In Search of Balance". The film depicted the wide range of recreational needs required in today's society. Following the film, a brief disucssion ensued relative to those needs. FUTURE GOALS AND PROJECTS Administrative Assistant Hoffman noted that this agenda item originated at the December.Park and Recreation Commission meeting. He added that since the Com- mission had completed a lengthy planning process involving the development of a park development plan, the Commission might at this time want to consider new directions and activities. He also indicated that Councilmember Kuefler had indicated a strong desire to take part in that discussion. Chairman Johnson then gave the Commissioners a chance to review City Council Resolution No. 73-25. Following the review, Commissioner Johnson stated that he would like to see the Commission consider developing methods to stimulate positive public interest in the Park and Recreation function, to develop and recommend feasible methods for discouraging vandalism and destruction of park facilities and to promote coordination with the school district serving Brooklyn Center, encouraging the interchangeable use of City and school district facilities and programs to the best interests of the citizens. Chairman Johnson indicated that he would again ask that this item be placed on the March agenda and asked that the Commissioners again consider future projects for discussion at that meeting. Commissioner Bogle added that the Commissioners should consider alter- native methods to raise money for park development. OTHER BUSINESS rbAirmAn Jnbnson inaiiirP6 of park and Recreation Director Hagel if he had receiv any information on the skating and hockey rink situation. Director Hagel reporte tFiat 'there `had"been a significant decline in the use of the rinks. He added that he felt that the decline could be attributed to the rather severe weather that we have experienced.. Chairman Johnson then inquired as to the use of the Twin Lake skating rink. Again, Director Hagel indicated that attendance at that rink had been very poor although the City had followed the guidelines established with the neighborhood. Chairman Johnson then inquired as to the energy consumption of the warming houses. Director Hagel noted that at this time he did not have that infor- mation. A brief discussion then ensued and Commissioner Kiefer inquired if the rinks are at this time closed. Director Hagel said all but a few are now closed. Commissioner Kiefer noted that Park Service Area IV took part in a panel discussion at the Garden City P.T.A. about the development of the park. She noted that a group was trying to raise money for the development of the park and the group would like to coordinate with the City park development plan.. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Hickman and seconded by Commissioner Skomra to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m. Chairman • 2-20-79 -2-