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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 01-15 PRMMinutes of the Proceedings of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and the State of Minnesota REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 15, 1974 CITY HALL Call to Order The Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairman Zerban at 7:15 p.m. Roli Call Chairman Zerban, Commissioners Roche, Grannes, Bogle, and Johnson. Also present were Parks and Recreation Director Gene Hagel, Council- man Tony Kuefler and Administrative Assistant James Lacina. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Commissioner Bogle and seconded by 12-18-73 Commissioner Johnson to approve the minutes of the December 18, 1973 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Zerban introduced the new Commission member, Mr. Don Bogle and congratulated him on his appointment. He also congratulated Commissioner Roche on her reappointment to the Commission. Twin Lake The secretary introduced the first item on Recommendations the agenda, recommendations for Twin Lake Proposal. He reviewed the Conservation Commission's action and procedures. A lengthy discussion ensued relative to the recommendation and procedures of the Conser- vation Commission. Chairman Zerban stated that he completely favored banning motors on the lake, but also realized that this possibility might be difficult to get cooperation on. Commissioner Roche stated that she agreed with the recommendations made by the Conservation commission and felt that they were fair to all concerned. She stated that lowering the horsepower and limiting the area for use of motorized watercraft would greatly enhance the recrea- tional possibilities. t Chairman Zerban questioned Commissioner Grannes on the number of people who had higher horse- power motors at lake property on different lakes. Commissioner Grannes responded that in many cases while taking the survey it was noted that people had lake property on other lakes and used higher horsepower motors on those lakes. Commis- sioner Grannes also offered her support to the recommendations made by the Conservation Commis- sion. Commissioner Roche questioned the effect of lowering horsepower rating or completely banning motors on the land and the sale of it. Chairman Zerban responded that something of this nature might work both ways. He stated that although people may be interested in the land for the recreational possibilities with motors there certainly may be other instances where people would be interested in L.he land for recreational possibilities with no motors. Commissioner Johnson commented on the use of a time restriction for motors on the lake. commis- sioner Bogle responded that he did not feel it was necessary since the horsepower limit was cut to 10. He felt this would also dictate use because of the necessary lights required on boats to operate at night. Councilman Kuefler agreed with this stating that on most small motors there were no battery or generator capabilities to handle the neces- sary lights for night use. Motion by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Bogle to adopt the recommendations made by the Conservation Commission and to draft a joint resolution outlining the recommendations. Motion passed unanimously. BC Kaleidoscope - 74 Chairman Zerban introduced the next item on the agenda, BC Kaleidoscope - 74. A brief discus- sion ensued relative to the involvement of the Parks and Recreation Commission in BC Kaleido- scope - 74. Mr. Hagel explained the concept of Kaleidoscope - 74 and some of the thoughts he had regarding the Parks and Recreation Department's display. Chairman Zerban com- mented that it was necessary for the Parks -2- 1-15-74 i and Recreation Commission to in some way portray the concept of the Commission and • make people aware of exactly what a Parks and Recreation Commission does. Commissioner Roche suggested the use of a brief survey or questionnaire to be handed out at the display booth which people could respond as to the use of parks, what they like about the parks or what they would like to see in the parks in the future. Chairman Zerban appointed a committee to develop the Kaleidoscope - 74 involvement. Commissioners Roche and Grannes were appointed to develop the questionnaire and to coordinate and plan the involvement of the Parks and Recreation Commission in Kaleidoscope - 74. Recess The Commission recessed at 8:00 p.m. and resumed at 8:20 p.m. Park Building The secretary reviewed the action that was Relocation Report taken on the proposal to move the park • building. He stated the City Manager had recommended moving the building in the spring and that contact hab been made with the City of Crystal regarding moving the building to the Kylawn Preserve. Cross Country Chairman Zerban introduced the next item on Ski Party the agenda, the Cross Country Ski Party. He urged participation from all the members of the Commission. Councilman Kuefler stated that he would be in charge of the refresh- ments and that the starting time should probably be between 8:30 and 9:00. Non-Use of Public Chairman Zerban commented on the article Parks: Why? distributed by Mr. Hagel on the non-use of public parks. He stated that he felt the article was very informative and interesting. Mr. Hagel commented on the idea of park planning and park design. Commissioner Roche noted that parks must be aesthetically pleasing as well as being functional. • Chairman Zerban commented on the use of wood forms in the parks and the use of mounds of dirt, straying from the traditional concept -3- 1-15-74 of flat parks. He also stated that any new ® concepts or new material would be very help- ful in the development of a park comprehen- sive plan by the Parks and Recreation Com- mission. Mr. Hagel commented on professional planning in parks stating that it was necessary for effecient park planning. "Pride in Your City" Commissioner Roche presented the "Pride in Your City" Project. A lengthy presentation followed relative to the planning and in- volvement in the "Pride in Your City" Project. She stated that the City would be divided by the Park Service Areas and that schools, parks and open spaces would be the areas of concen- tration. She further stated that the use of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and other civic groups would be solicited for help in cleaning up the parks and open areas. She stated that publicizing the event would have to be done and could be approached by two methods: • 1. By newspaper advertising 2. By flyers and posters She stated that there was a possibility of using school art groups or classes to draw a poster depicting the "Pride in Your City" week and thus encouraging involvement from these schools. She stated that the "Pride in Your City" week was tentatively set for the week of April 27 through May 4. Commissioner white expressed concern of Parks and Recreation Commission involvement and stated that he felt involvement should only be in the areas of the parks. Chairman Zerban agreed with his concept. It was the consensus of the Commission to offer full support of the project. Chairman Zerban then appointed Commissioner Bogle to help Commissioner Roche in planning the "Pride in Your City" concept. Commis- sioner Bogle stressed the importance of planning to make the event successful. -4- 1-15-74 H i ► Park Service Chairman Zerban stated that the Park Service Area Committees Area Committees would be appointed soon and is that it would be necessary for the Commis- sioners to contact the Committee members. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Roche and seconded by Commissioner Grannes to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Commission ad- journed at 9:20 p.m. Chairman 0 I* -5- 1-15-74