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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 07-19 PRMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA • REGULAR SESSION JULY 19, 1977 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 7:10 p.m. Roll Call Chairman Johnson, Commissioners Hickman, Schroeder and Nyquist. Also present were Councilman Tony Kuefler, Park and Recreation Director Gene Hagel and Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman. Approval of Minutes Because Commissioner Kiefer had not yet arrived, Chairman Johnson reversed items 3 and 4 on the agenda and reviewed the minutes of the past meetings. Commissioner Kiefer arrived at 7:14 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Schroeder and seconded by Com- e missioner Velasco to approve the minutes of the March 15, 1977 meeting. The motion was passed unanimously. • Motion by Commissioner Velasco and seconded by Commis- sioner Schroeder to approve the minutes of the April 19, 1977 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Hickman and seconded by Com- missioner Nyquist to approve the minutes of the May 17, 1977 meeting. The motion was passed unanimously with Chairman Johnson abstaining. Park and Recreation Director Gene Hagel noted two (2) corrections necessary in the June Park and Recreation Commission minutes. On page 3, line 9, the word approved to be changed to improved, and on page 4, line 5, the word football to be changed to softball. Motion by Commissioner Vela sco and seconded by Commis- sioner Schroeder to approve the minutes of the June 21, 1977 meeting as corrected. The motion passed unanimously. Introduction of New Chairman Johnson then introduced the new Commissioner, Commissioner Dawn Kiefer. He further noted that Commissioner Kiefer • was replacing former Commissioner Margaret Whittaker from Park Service Area IV. Commissioner Kiefer added that she had been a resident of Brooklyn Center for approximately -1- 7-19-77 seven years. Commissioner Kiefer further stated that in the past she and her husband had been active in the Jaycees and Mrs. Jaycees. She indicated that she had three children who contributed to her interest in the Park and Recreation Commission. The next agenda item was an update of the park priority cost estimates from Park and Recreation Director Gene Hagel. Chairman Johnson inquired if the cost estimates by park classification were the same as the cost estimates by priorities. Park and Recreation Director Gene Hagel affirmed that they were the same except that the estimates by the park classification system had been rounded off. He further stated that the figures for the Park shelter build- ings at Parks such a-s Riverdale assume the total develop- ment of the building. He stated that if it were necessary to cut costs at a future point, that this would be the likely place. Commissioner Schroeder requested an explanation for the figures for the Palmer Lake basin. Gene Hagel replied that the first figures they had received were estimates for dis- cussion purposes only. A brief discussion followed relative to the plans for Palmer Lake area with Park and Recreation Director Gene Hagel noting what improvements were in- cluded in his cost estimates. Commissioner Schroeder in- quired as to the effect the proposed stadium would have on the trailways system. Again, Park and Recreation Director Gene Hagel- replied that the trailways system as proposed was on land owned by the City. He acknowledged that he was of the opinion that a stadium, if it were to be located in Brooklyn Center, would bring a significant increase in the number of people using the Palmer Lake area and the trail system. Councilman Kuefler stated that it was to early to concern ourselves with the possibility of the stadium. Commissioner Schroeder indicated that he felt that the linear parks, the interpretive parks, and the arboretum had not been fully discussed prior to the decision on them. Chairman Johnson stated that it had been discussed previously, but that it had been a long time since they were discussed. Park and Recreation Director Gene Hagel inquired if it was the intention of the Commission to include the linear parks, the nature interpretive parks and the arboretum in the bond issue. Councilman Kuefler replied that it was contingent upon the final report from the staff and that the priorities would be placed upon the neighborhood parks and the community park prior to any consideration of the linear parks, interpretive parks and the arboretum. A brief discussion then ensued re- lative to potential grants that could be utilized in financing the park development program. Councilman Kuefler suggested that it was time to forward the working papers and report to the City staff for financing proposals, in the mean time, he Cost Estimates on Park Priorities 0 ~i -2- 7-19-77 H suggested that the Commission continue to further study the linear parks, the special use parks and the nature interpretive parks. He further noted that the City is re- strained by certain bonding limits, but he indicated that he was confident that the cost estimates before them would fall well within the range permissible. However, he re-, served final consideration until the final staff report. Chairman Johnson inquired if the cost estimates received from Park and Recreation Director Gene Hagel were based upon the drawings that had been shown to them by Landscape Architect Bob Hill. Park and Recreation Director Gene Hagel replied that they did and that they were as close as possible without going to specifications. He indicated that he was well satisfied with the figures he had received and indicated that some of the figures he had received were actually lower. Chairman Johnson inquired if the maintenance costs would be included in the submission to the staff. Councilman . Kuefler indicated that he felt that it would be best to handle the two separately. Recess The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission. recessed at 8:05 p.m, and resumed at 8:20 p.m. Chairman Johnson requested the Secretary to read a motion into the minutes to include all the working papers, dollar estimates and priority sheets for each of the parks. The following motion was read.into the minutes. Motion: To forward to the City Manager all park comprehen- sive plan working papers for: 1. Verification of dollar estimates for; a. Capitol expenditures b. Associated annual operating costs 2. Recommendations for financing methods; a. Bonding b. Federal and state grants c. Operating budgets, etc. 3. Other comments and recommendations relative.to the park comprehensive plan. The Commission has reviewed and is tentatively recommend- ing all of the items listed for the playlots, playgrounds, playfields and community park. The Park and Recreation Commission is in the process of reviewing all facilities listed for the other park classifications, but desires the staff to review the entire proposal. Commissioner Schroeder moved the adoption of the motion seconded by-Commissioner Velasco. The motion was passed unanimously. Chairman Johnson noted that the proposal was probably six months or more from being taken to the voters. , He requested plans for the arboretum and linear parks for.the August meet- ing. -3- 7-19-77 Councilman Kuefler explained that Mayor Cohen Twin Beach Park Review had requested the Commission to review with the concerned citizens in the area of Twin Beach the park development plans. Diane Schake, 4740 Twin Lake Avenue, indicated that the people in the area would like to see something done with the park. Specifically, they would like to see the beach developed, with a lifeguard present. They would like to see a charge for parking to defray the cost of the lifeguard. She also indicated a need for toilet facilities. Park and Recreation Director Gene Hagel noted that two satellites were placed at the beach last May. Councilman Kuefler indi- cated that he would like the Commission to review the park plans with the people from that area at the August meeting. Commissioner Hickman noted that most problems associated with that park area were re- lated to power boating on the lake. Diane Schake suggested that she would recruit people for the meeting in August. Commissioner Hickman noted that at the June meeting Other Business clarification 11ad been requested for the two 13's on the priority rating sheets for Evergreen Park. She noted that the tennis court lighting for Evergreen Park should have been a 3 as opposed to 13. Park and Recreation Director Gene Hagel added that the tennis courts at Evergreen Park were just about done and suggested that someone from the park service area officially open the tennis courts. Commissioner Hickman moved and Commissioner Adjournment Schroeder seconded the adjournment of the meeting at 8:45 p.m. The motion was passed unanimously. C ha irma n 0 -4- 7-19-77