The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1976 05-18 PRMMIN''TLS OF TH:L PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARK AND J RECREATION COMMISSION IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE CO INTY OF HHENN.EPIN ANDTHE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MAY 18 ® 1976 CITY HALL Call to Order The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreations Commission reset in regular session and was called to order by Chairman Zerban at 7.05 P. m_ Roll Call Chairman Zerban' Com nis2~icners Hendrickson, Hickman a Whitt-a5,, zero and johnsc n. Also present were Diin~ctr.r ref Parks and Recreaticn GenE Hagel a Land;3cape Technl`c;i.an Bob Hallo and Administrative Assistant Ronald Warren. Conser,\;ation Crmmi ]on member- present: Chairman Vetter, Commis sion.r'n jenser, Q Winkelman, Forstr in, and Price. Chairman Zerb n rePfftert that Co,?ncilman Ku-fler and C~rornnii :lr=ner Pickering we-, yak able to attend this ever:iny's meeting .and, therefore, were excused. Public Comment on Chairman Zerban lntrflld"°c~Hd the. first itt rm of business on ]Park Policy Plan the agenda, that cf p~iblitc. c r rx ;nt on the proposed Purl: Policy Plan. He stated that the Commission was seeking public input on the prc,po_ed Park Policy Plan which would be a guidelines for the development of a completfi mark sy .tern. lie expiained that the Commission has Sought inp,Tt from various civic grc~.,ps ® advisory commissions, gro4:ps sl_.,.ch as the Little League, Babe Ruth League ® and Football League which have a special interest in the park- and also from any citizens that wished to provide comrriont cn tfae docmment. He noted that at the Anvil 26 and May I1 Park and Recreation Commission meetings opportunities for ccmmert were also extended. lie :Mated that this evening's meeting would be the last scheduled meeting for mak ng such ce nlmentf . Public Hearing Chairman Zerban opened the meeting for public comment relative to the Park Policy Plan. It was noted that no one spoke regarding the document. He then closed the public hearing. 5-18-76 The Chairman stated that the Commission, at its June 15, 1976 meeting, would develop a formal recommendation to be passed on to the City Council regarding the plan. He extended an opportunity for further input by explaining that written statements, comments or recommendations could be submitted to Commission members, or to the Secretary, prior to the June 15 meeting to be considered during the Commission's deliberation of a recommendation. The Secretary introduced the next item of business, that of discussion of the Park Policy Plan with the Conservation Commission. He stated that both the Park and Recreation Commission and the Conservation Commission had mutually agreed to establish such a meeting to discuss matters of common concern. Chairman Zerban stated that presently the Park and Recreation Commission has not yet considered the task of assigning priorities for development or redevelopment of the park system, which would include financial matters He further stated that the Policy Plan would be the guide- line under which other tasks would be accomplished. Conservation Commission member Barb Jensen inquired as to how the Park and Recreation Commission proposed to implement policy number 24 which states that the Park and Recreation Commission will keep other advisory commissions informed of any major issues or improvements which may be applicable to that advisory commission. Chairman Zerban responded that this would be done in a manner similar to that of the previous request put forth to all advisory commissions for input relative to the Park Policy Plan. He explained that park issues that relate to the City's Comprehensive Plan would be referred to the Planning Commission for their comment, as would matters relating to human rights be referred to the Human Rights Commission for their comment. He stated that the Commission also expects to inform the Conservation Commission, and receive their feedback, relative to matters involving developing the Environmental Preserve and the Twin Lake and Palmer Lake open space areas He pointed out that the Park and Recreation Commission will seek as much input from other advisory commissions as possible, but that the Park and Recreation Commission will be expected to make the final recommendation to the City Council on matters relating to parks. Discussion of Pa k Policy Plan With the Conservation Commission 0 0 5-18,-76 -2- Further discussion ensued relative to the use of con- sultants, the power lines through the Palmer Lake area, and the Center for Community Action summer project in the Environmental Preserve. Conservation Commission member Winkelman expressed the Conservation Commission's interest in the Palmer Lake and Twin Lake open space areas and inquired as to plans for development of these areas. Chairman Zerban responded that the Park and Recreation Commission has not yet reviewed plans for these areas and stated that the Commission would be glad to review and consider any suggestions the Conservation Commission may have for these areas. Further discussion ensued relative to Conservation Commission input involving recommenda- tions for Palmer Lake and Twin Lake. Chairman Zerban explained that Conservation Commission requests should be in writing and would be considered when the Park and Recreation Commission makes its recom- mendations to the City Council. Conservation Commission Chairman Mary Ellen Vetter inquired if capital improvements would be piecemeal in each park or if they would be done one park at a time. Chairman Zerban responded that at this time plans are to look at the overall deficiencies of the park system and to then address to them. He stated•tliat the recom- mendation as to how to proceed will be based on this review of deficiencies. -3- 5-18-76 Following further discussion it was agreed that the Commissions would attempt to work closely with each other on areas of mutual concern. The Secretary introduced the next item of business, that of discussion relating to a proposed ordinance banning the possession, consumption and use of alcoholic beverages in all City parks. He stated that the City Council had a first reading of this ordinance on May 3, 1976. He explained that the Council at that time had requested the Park and Recreation Commission to seek further comment on this proposed ban prior to the second reading which would be before the June 15, 1976 effective date of the ordinance. The Secretary then proceeded to review a survey developed at the Commission°s request. A brief discussion ensued relative to the survey and the system of permits prpvioed for in the ordinance:. Chairman Zerban opened the meeting for purposes of public comment on the proposed ordinance and recognized Mr. William Price of 5555 Dupont Avenue North, a member of the Conservation Commission, who stated that alcoholic beverages should be completely banned from all City parks. Mr. Price briefly reviewed the policy of the City of Minneapolis pertaining to alcoholic beverages in parks. Chairman Zerban next recognized Sylvia Winkelman of 5337 Orchard Avenue North, a member of the Conservation Commission, who noted the abuses of the privilege to drink in the parks and expressed the opinion that alcohol should be banned in all City parks. Chairman 7,erban next recognized Richard Forstrom of 4526 Kathrene Drive, also a member of the Conservation Commission. Mr. Forstrom spoke in opposition to the ordinance saying that it goes far beyond the problem it is intended to rectify. He stated that he is also not in favor of the permit system contained in the ordinance which limits permits to local nonprofit civic organizations with a constitution and bylaws. He recommended that the entire ordinance be reviewed by the City Attorney as to its constitutionality. Mr. Forstrom also recommended that the Park and Recreation Commission pay a little attention to the results of the Jaycee Community Attitude Survey question relating to regulating the use of alcohol in the parks, because the question was poorly worded. He concluded by stating that he hoped a scheme could be worked out which would solve the alcohol related problems in the parks without relying on the drastic measures in the ordinance. Alcoholic Beverages in City Parks Public Hearing 0 I* 5-18-76 -4- Discussion ensued relative to distribution of the proposed Park and Recreation Commission survey and other provisions of the new park ordinance. Following the discussion it was the consensus of the Commission to direct the Secretary to prepare 500 surveys to be distributed to Park and Recreation Commissioners, members of the Park Service Area Committees, and to anyone interested in expressing an opinion regarding the proposed ban. Recess The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission recessed at 8022 p.m. and resumed at 8:45 p.m. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Whittaker and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously, The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Chairman -5- 5-18-76