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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 09-21 PRM• MINUTES 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 SEPTEMBER 21, 1976 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 7:05 p.m. Roll Call Chairman Johnson, Commissioners Bogle, Hickman, Whittaker, Nyquist, and Schroeder. Also present were Councilman Tony Kuefler, Park Service Area I Committee member Dorothy Boman, Director of Park and Recreation Gene Hagel, Landscape Technician Bob Hill, and Administrative Assistant Ronald Warren. Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Bogle and seconded by 8-17-76 Commissioner Whittaker to approve the minutes of the August 17, 1976 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. Park and Recreation Councilman Kuefler reported that Mayor Cohen had Commission appointed, and the City Council had confirmed, Appointments Gerald Johnson as Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission and Mr. Michael Schroeder as Commissioner at the September 20, 1976 Council meeting. He next introduced Mr. Schroeder, 3400 72nd Avenue North, and briefly reviewed his background noting that he had been a member of the Park Service Area III Com- mittee for the past two years. Appointment of Chairman Johnson announced his appointment of Vice-Chairman Commissioner Bogle as Vice-Chairman. He stated that, due to changes in the Commission membership, Commissioner Whittaker would be the Commission representative to Park Service Area Committee IV and that Commissioner Schroeder would be the Commission representative to Park Service Area Committee III. Councilman Kuefler commented that the Commission still has a vacancy for a person living in the southeast area of the City to replace former Commissioner Roger Pickering. -1- 9-21-76 The Director of Park and Recreation referred to citizen concerns expressed at the August 17 Park and Recreation Commission meeting regarding the the access to the archery range at Central Park and the disturbance problems associated with the area. He stated that the matter of modifying the access to the archery range, as was suggested, has been reviewed quite extensively the past month. He reported that presently there is no feasible way to modify the access to the archery range that would have an effect on the problem. He explained that the matter of speeding, reckless driving, and drink- ing in the park has been referred to the Police Department. He further stated that the police have kept the area under close observation and have attempted to curtail the nuisance problems as much as possible. The Director of Park and Recreation next reviewed the criteria for a proposed Park Logo Contest. He stated that the contest would be a means of addressing park policy statement No. 20 which calls for the develop- ment of a park system logo for all park and recreation areas, buildings, and equipment. He explained that he is attempting to solicit donations for awarding prizes to successful participants. He suggested that the Park and Recreation Commission act as judges for the event. He further stated that he also intends to work closely with local school administrators and teachers and that possibly an art class may undertake the de- velopment of a park logo as a class project. A brief discussion ensued relative to the proposed park logo contest. It was the consensus of the Commission to act as judges for this contest. The Director of Park and Recreation stated that the Commission would be kept informed as to the final arrangements for the contest. The next item of business on the agenda was a review of a preliminary drawing for Central Park. The Director of Park and Recreation and Landscape Technician Bob Hill proceeded to review the preliminary plan noting the proposed equipment, shelter building, tennis courts, softball fields, baseball field, soccer field, football fields, shuffleboard courts, horseshoe courts, walkways, and plaza area. A lengthy discussion ensued with the Commissioners commenting on the preliminary plans. The Director of Park and Recreation stated that these plans are not the final proposal for Central Park and that it is anticipated that there will be further modifications to these preliminary plans before a finalized version is submitted. Central Park Archery Range Problem Park Lego Contest Review of Preliminary Centrzil Park Drawing 0 -2- 9-21-76 • Park Classifications The Chairman introduced the next item of business and Improvements on the agenda, that of a work session relative to a review of park classifications and improvements. The Director of Park and Recreation suggested that the Commission, prior to reviewing and establishing priorities for park improvements, first prioritize the deficiencies in the overall park system. He referred to the system deficiency and priority assignment work- sheet and suggested that the Commission establish a priority of deficiencies that can be addressed to. A lengthy discussion ensued relative to the way to proceed with the review of the park system. It was suggested that the Commission might want to address neighborhood park development and that through such a review other overall system deficiencies might be determined. Following further discussion it was the consensus of the Commission to establish a priority for system deficiencies that will be considered for the Commission's determination at the October meeting. Park Service Area Chairman Johnson requested that each Commissioner Committees that serves as the Chairman for his or her respective Park Service Area Committee, review the membership of that Committee and update them as to the present status of the Commission's comprehensive review of the park and recreation system. He explained . that it is important that members of the Park Service Area Committees be prepared to provide as much input as possible. Evergreen Park Councilman Kuefler reported that the City Council had agreed to include tennis courts for Evergreen Park as a capital outlay item for the 1977 Parks Department Budget. October Meeting Chairman Johnson stated that the next Park and Recreation Commission meeting would be at 7:00 p.m. on October 19, 1976 at which time the Commission will determine the priority for addressing deficiencies in the overall park and recreation system. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Hickman and seconded by Commissioner Whittaker to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission adjourned at 9:15 p.m:. 0 Chairman -3- 9-21-76