HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 07-22 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
JULY 22, 1975
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 7:05 p.m.
Roll Call Chairman Zerban, Commissioners Pickering, Grannes,
Harvey, Johnson and Bogle. Also present were
Director of Park and Recreation Gene Hagel and
Administrative Assistant James Lacina.
Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by
6-24-75 Commissioner Grannes to approve the minutes of
the June 24, 1975 meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
The Director of Park and Recreation Gene Hagel
then introduced Mr. Don Little, an intern from
the University of Minnesota who is working with
the Park and Recreation Department.
Resolution No. 75-1 Member Robert Harvey introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING CONSIDERATION OF PARK
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR BUDGET YEAR 1976
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing
resolution was duly seconded by member Jan
Grannes, and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Robert Zerban,
Roger Pickering, Robert Harvey, Gerald Johnson,
Jan Grannes, Don Bogle and James Brenny; and the
following voted against the same: none, whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted.
Resignation of
Chairman Zerban
noted that two Commissioners would
Commissioners
be leaving the
Park and Recreation
Commission. He
indicated that
both Commissioners
Harvey and Grannes
would be moving
from the City. He
thanked them
both for their
input and commended
them for their
efforts on the
Park and Recreation
Commission.
The Director of Park and Recreation then proceeded
with a brief review of the Palmer Lake concept.
He noted that the Brauer plan consisted of both
park and naturalist areas. Chairman Zerban com-
mented on input from the Conservation Commission
regarding this matter. The secretary noted a
resolution from the Brooklyn Center Chamber of
Commerce urging acquisition and development of
Palmer Lake basin. He noted this resolution was
sent to both the Cities of Brooklyn Center and
Brooklyn Park.
Councilman Kuefler arrived at 7045 p.m.
A brief discussion ensued relative to this resolu-
tion. The secretary noted that the major focus
was towards the acquisition of the remaining 80
some acres of the Palmer Lake basin to the north
of Brooklyn Center. He stated that development
in terms of the Chamber of Commerce did not neces-
sarily mean progressive activity development but
rather a design concept for the use of the entire
area.
Mr. Hagel then proceeded with a review of some of
the design concepts on the original Brauer plan.
He noted that the entrance to the area in the
Brauer plan was located near 73rd and Penn Avenues
North. He stated that he did not feel this was
compatible with the residential neighborhood and
suggested the use of the 69th Avenue entrance as
the major entrance.
Commissioner Harvey inquired as to the validity of
the Brauer plan with today's concepts in mind.
Mr. Hagel responded by noting that he felt the
basic Brauer plan was valid with a few modifica-
tions. He stated that through phase development
Palmer Lake could be developed into both a park
containing natural areas and active areas. He
stated that the natural area played an important
feature in this design concept.
Motion by Commissioner Bogle and seconded by Commis-
sioner Grannes to adjourn the meeting. The motion
passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Park and
Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Continued Review
of Palmer Lake
Adjournment
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Chairman
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Member Robert Harvey introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO; 75-1
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING CONSIDERATION OF PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
FOR BUDGET YEAR 1976 r:
WHEREAS, City Council Resjolution 73-25 outlines the Park and Recreation
Commission's duties and responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, one of the designated duties is to conduct a study of the
parks for the purpose of drafting a comprehensive plan for the park system;
and
WHEREAS, part of this plan will consist of a capital improvements
prograu ; and
WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Commission feels it to be in the
best interest of the park system and community to provide for capital
improvements in the parks while still in the process of compiling a
comprehensive plan:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Park, and Recreation Commission
for the City of Brooklyn Center recommends that consideration be given to
park capital improvement appropriations for budget year 1976.
July 22, 1975
Date Chairman
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Jan Grannes, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Robert Zerban, Roger Pickering, Robert Harvey,
Gerald Johnson, Jan Grannes, Don Bogle and James Brenner; and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted.
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