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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 07-16 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 JULY 16, 1974 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 7:08 p.m. Roll Call Chairman Zerban, Commissioners Pickering, Grannes, Boqle, Brenny and Johnson. Also present were Director of Parks and Recreation Gene Hagel, Councilman Tony Kuefler and Administrative Assistant James Lacina. Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by 6-18-74 Commissioner Pickering to approve the minutes of the June 18, 1974 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Appointment of Chairman Zerban introduced the first item of Vice-Chairman business on the agenda, the appointment of a Vice-Chairman for the Commission. He stated his selection for the position would be Commissioner Roger Pickering. He further commented this appointment was made in com- pliance with the bylaws adopted by the Park and Recreation Commission. Park Service The secretary introduced the next item of Committee Reports business on the agenda, the Park Service and Comprehensive Area Committee reports and review of Compre- Plan Review hensive Plan. Chairman Zerban thanked those Park Service Area Committee members in attend- ance and requested their input during the meeting. A lengthy discussion ensued relative to the progress of the Park Service Area Committees on the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Brenny stated he would be taking charge of Park Service Area No. 2. Commissioner Johnson stated the members of his Park Service Area were conducting the inventory and assessment of existing facilities on an individual basis with each member assessing each park. He further commented he felt this method would be the best to gain an exp.-a :dry or overall viewpoint of each park. He stated at the end of the assessment step all the data would be put together in the form of recommen- dations from the Park Service Area Committee. Councilman Kuefler noted the recommendations should be the consensus of the Park Service Area Committee as they view the parks and not recommendations from individuals. Commissioner Grannes stated her Park Service Area Committee members were in the process of reviewing Happy Hollow Park. She nested a. con- cern for the types of things that could be done with a park the size of Happy Hollow. Mr. Hagel responded by stating not all parks are of adequate size to accommodate large, active recreation areas. He referred to the guidelines he distributed to the Commissioners and the Park Service Area Committee members describing the classification of parks. Commissioner Pickering commented he had met with all his Park Service Area Committee members and initiated the process of reviewing each park on an individual basis by each Park Service Area Committee member. The secretary then noted that to insure valid conclusions and recommendations it is necessary for each Park Service Area Committee member to see all the parks and make recommendations as a committee. Commissioner Bogle stated he would be conducting initial surveys and contacting his Park Service Area Committee members to start the inventory process at West Palmer Lake. Mr. Hagel inquired as to the format of the inventory. Commissioner i-ohnson responded by stating he felt some aspects of the inventory were slightly too structured and didn't leave enough room for comment or verbage. He noted it might be worthwhile to leave the inventory process more open. Mr. Hagel then stated it may be necessary for the Commissioners to add more verbage in the comments section as to the quality of the existing structures, loca- tion, etc. The secretary also emphasized to the Commis- signers the necessity for a detailed report regarding comments and recommendations. He f 0 0 s -2- 7-16-74 stated the inventory was a very important part of the plan and it was necessary for each Commissioner to coordinate the effort of his Park Service Area Committee members in completing a valid inventory and drafting reasonable recommendations. Commissioner Grannes questioned as to cost estimates as related to recommendations. Mr. Hagel responded by stating at this time the Commission should not be con- cerned with cost figures but rather an inventory and recommendations which should be concerned with upgrading the parks to the best and most desirable condition irregardless of cost. A brief discussion ensued relative to graphs in the Comprehensive Plan. The secretary stated it might be possible to incorporate sketches in tI,e final draft of the Comprehensive Plan. He also stressed to the Commissioners the importance of keeping in mind the planning factors effecting the Comprehensive Plan and recommendations when that step arises. Recess The Park and Recreation Commission recessed at 7:50 p.m. and resumed at 8:08 p.m. Continuation of Chairman Zerban commented that when the inven- Comprehensive tories are compiled by the Park Service Area Plan Review Committee members they should be submitted to him so that they can be reviewed by the Com- mission as a whole and the Parks and Recreation Director. He also stated the Commission should begin the process of reviewing those facilities and areas which it has been charged with, more specifically the community parks, linear parks or open spaces. The secretary noted that for many of these areas studies have already been done and the procedure would more or less be a review of those plans to make sure they are in line with the recommendations of the Park and Recreation Commission. Mr. Hagel then commented that the major area for concern would be the Twin Lake properties acquired by the City since these properties are completely undeveloped at this stage. Youth Football Chairman Zerban stated he met with Mr. Jim League Proposals Knight from the Youth Football League and explained the City reaction to their proposals. He also stated Mr. Knight set up a meeting with the Football Association and requested Chair- man Zerban to attend it to talk over the Youth Football proposals and City response. -3- 7-16-74 Commissioner Johnson inquired as to the pro- Hockey Association cedures regarding a Brooklyn Center Hockey Association. He stated he heard there were two hockey associations operating in the City and was concerned as to the cooperation of the hockey associations with the City Park and Recreation program. Chairman 2erban responded by stating the hockey association was under new leadership and there was only one association in the City and at present they had a very good working relationship with the City. Mr. Hagel also stated the relationship with the hockey association has been good to this point and that he hoped it would continue. Motion by Commissioner Crannes and seconded by Adjournment Commissioner Bogle to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission adjourned at 8®3® p.m. Chairman -4- 7-16-74 0 0