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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 03-16 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 MARCH 16, 1976 CITY HALL Call to Order The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairman Zerban at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Chairman Zerban, Commissioners Pickering, Hendrickson, Hickman, Whittaker and Johnson. Also present were Paris and Recreation Director Gene Hagel, Landscape Technician Bob Hill and Administrative Assistant Ron Warren. Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Hickman and seconded by 2-17-76 Commissioner Pickering to approve the minutes of the February 17, 1976 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Bogle arrived at 7:05 p.m. Councilman Kuefler arrived at 7:06 p.m. Review of Park Policy by Chairman Zerban introduced the first item of business, Concerned Citizens that of citizens' comments relating to the park policy document. He stated that it was the Commission's intention to expose this policy document to as many citizens' groups and concerned citizens as possible, in an attempt to receive feedback, input and comments about the proposed park policy plan. He next briefly reviewed a list of groups that had been sent copies of the park policy plan. Chairman Zerban recognized Mr. Michael Metz, Treasurer of the Brooklyn Center American Little League, who stated that he has not had an opportunity to review the entire plan but was concerned about the possibility that there would be user fees charged groups using park facilities. The Director of Park and Recreation responded that user fees will only be charged for use df .park facilities by . adult leagues and groups from outside Brooklyn Center using park facilities or for activities which require special maintenance or operational costs. He referred to Page 10, the second paragraph, of the Park and Recreation Policy Plan :relating to user fees. He explained that this policy is not a departure from what has been the City's policy for user fees. Chairman Zerban recommended for discussion purposes r M later in the meeting, a possible change in the policy statement which would specifically list the groups and activities which would not be charged user fees. Q,ha4rman Zerban next recognized Mr. Henry Bogucki who stated that he was a member of the Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce but was not speaking this evening on behalf of the Chamber but as a concerned citizen. He further stated that he has reviewed the document in its entirety and appreciates the work that has been done by the Park-and Recreation Commission in putting 'this document together. He reported that he supported the document in its entirety and that he intends to introduce a motion at the next Chamber of Commerce meeting supporting the Park Policy Plan. 3®16®76 -2- an& : pathway and walkway network through the Shingle Creek greenstrip to Palmer Lake basin. He stated that there are plans to clean up Shingle Creek for the possibility of canoeing. He further stated that it was the consensus of the Commission not to include a hockey rink and skating facilities in Central Park, but to'locate these facilities in 'the neighboring Garden City Park. Chairman Zerban next recognized Mrs. Markhem, who has children involved in the local Babe Ruth League. She stated that she would like to see a more specific listing of groups that will not be charged user fees for park facilities. Mr. Bogucki suggested the possibility of requiring performance bonds from all groups utilizing park facilities to insure that these facilities are main- tained and properly used. He stated performance bonds are relati-,,,ely inexpensive and would provide a measure of protection. In response to a comment about the possibility of an ice arena in the Palmer Lake Bb sin, Commissioner Whittaker referred to policy statement #39, which states that any development of Palmer Lake Park and Twin Lake Park areas shall be limited to only those recreational uses which will not deteriorate the natural environment. • Chairman Zerban thanked everyone that appeared at this evening's meeting for their input and stated that the Commission will be attempting to contact more groups and concerned citizens and that the agenda will be kept open at the next Park and Recreation Commission meeting for more comments on the proposed Park Policy Plan. Additions to Park Policy Plan The Director of Park and Recreation presented the Com- mission with a proposed addition to the second to the last paragraph on Page 1, which is more specific as to the type of activities and programs people seem to prefer. Following a brief discussion, it was the con- sensus of the Commission that the recommended addi- tion be included in the Park Policy Plan. It was further the consensus of the Commission that the Director of Park and Recreation develop more specific lang,~_age for the Park Policy Plan relative to which groups and activities will not be charged user fees. 0 Review of Park Plans The next item of business on the agenda was a review of proposed park plan drawings by the Director of Park and Recreation and Landscape Technician Bob Hill. The Director of Park and Recreation proceeded to review tKa proposed plans for Firehouse Park, noting the theme of the park, equipment, shelters, picnic area, baseball -3- 3-16-76 field and other features on the proposed plan. The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission Recess recessed at 8010 p.m. and resumed at 8°25 p.m. The Director of Park and Recreation proceeded to review Continued Review the proposed park plan drawinqs for Evergre; n Park and of Park Plans Riverdale Park, noting the theme of the perks, equipment, shelters, picnic areas, ball fields, and other features of the proposed plan The Director of Park and Recreation next distributed a Review of Park packet of information to the Commissioners containing Classification a park classification system. He briefly reviewed the System document, noting the addition of a classification for Nature Interpretive Park (Page 2, IV) . Chairman Zerban recommended deferring action on the classification system until the next meeting, The Director of Park and Recreation next briefly reviewed Review of Priority the priority assignment worksheet and cost estimates/ Assignment Worksheet system deficiencies worksheets with the Commission. and Cost E stimates/ Chairman Zerban again recommended deferring action on System Deficiencies these items to give the Commissioners time to review them. Worksheets Motion by Commissioner Hendrickson and seconded by Adjournment Commissioner Hickman to adjourn the meeting. V,°e motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission adjourned at 9,,20 p,m. Chairman 0 3®16-76 -A-