HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 12-18 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
DECEMBER 18, 1973
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
7:05 p.m.
Roll Call Chairman Zerban, Commissioners Grannes
and Pickering. Also present were Director
of Parks and Recreation Gene Hagel and
Administrative Assistant James Lacina.
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Commissioner Grannes and seconded
11-13-73 by Commissioner Pickering to approve the
minutes of the November 13, 1973 meeting.
The motion passed unanimously.
Twin Lake Power The secretary introduced the first item
Boat Report on the agenda - the Twin Lake Power Boat
Report. He reviewed the procedures that
would be-followed for recommendations. He
then outlined the recommendations that the
Conservation Commission proposed and the
justifications for these recommendations.
Chairman Zerban stated that due to the
sparse attendance at the Commission meeting
he would like to defer the matter of making
recommendations until all the Commission
members can get a copy of the recommendations
proposed by the Conservation Commission for
study and reviewal.
It was the consensus of the members present
to defer this matter for recommendations
until the January 15 meeting of 1974.
"Pride in Your City" The next item on the agenda - "Pride in
• Your City" - was introduced by Chairman
Zerban. He stated that Commissioner Roche
had been in contact with Commissioner
Winkelman of the Conservation Commission
and that they have compiled some preliminary
procedures. Chairman Zerban then commented as
to the scope of the Parks and Recreation Commis-
sion involvement. He stated that the Parks and
Recreation Commission should be primarily con-
cerned with the clean-up and pick-up of the
park areas.
He stated that Commissioner Roche had a written
report that would be submitted to the secretary
for duplication and distribution to the Commis-
sion members for reviewal at the January 15
meeting of 1974.
BC Kaleidoscope - 74
Chairman Zerban introduced the next item on
the agenda - BC Kaleidoscope - 74 and a brief
discussion ensued relative to the Commission's
involvement. Chairman Zerban stated that he
felt the Commission and the Parks and Recrea-
tion Department could work jointly on a dis-
play. He also stated that he felt the Parks
and Recreation Commission should have a separate
part of the display related specifically to the
philosophy and functions of the Parks and
Recreation Commission and the process for in-
volvement in Park and Recreation decisions and
projects.
Brooklyn Center -
The secretary reviewed the procedure that was
Crystal Environmental
followed for the Conservation Commission meeting
Task Force Proposal
explaining the report and findings. He stated
for Relocating Park
that upon approval by the Parks and Recreation
Building
Commission the proposal would be submitted to
the City Manager. A brief discussion ensued
relative to moving the park building to the
Kylawn area.
Mr. Hagel commented on the maintenance of the
building stating that he felt that Brooklyn
Center Parks and Recreation Department would be
able to handle maintenance of the building due
a
to the fact that there were no heating or plumb-
ing requirements in the building and that the
maintenance and upkeep would be minimal.
The secretary commented on the map attached to
the report stating that in the event the building
would not go under the freeway on Brooklyn Blvd.,
an alternate route of Zane Avenue could be used.
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Motion by Commissioner Pickering, seconded
by Commissioner Grannes to approve the
Brooklyn Center - Crystal Environmental
Preserve Task Force proposal for Relocation
of Park Building. The motion passed unani-
mously.
Development of the Mr. Hagel commented on future projects of
Park Comprehensive involvement for the Parks and Recreation
Plan Commission. He noted that one of the
functions of the Commission was to make
recommendations regarding park planning.
A brief discussion ensued relative to park
planning throughout the City. Mr. Hagel
stated that Palmer Lake basin and Central
Park were two areas of major concern being
undeveloped as they are. He noted that
the influx of people in the Shingle Creek
Towers highrise would add usage to the
facilities of Central Park. He further
stated that in park development it is de-
sirable for a theme to be consistant
throughout the park.
Councilman Kuefler arrived at 8:30 p.m.
Snowmobile Usage Chairman Zerban commented on the usage of
snowmobiles in the City. A brief discus-
sion ensued relative to the possibility
of eliminating snowmobiling if that action
were necessary because of the increasing
number of complaints.
Councilman Kuefler stated that action by
the Council might be warranted if the num-
ber of complaints regarding snowmobile
misusage became too great. He further
stated that he noticed a considerable
amount of snowmobiling in unauthorized
areas of Palmer Lake basin.
Cross Country Councilman Kuefler proposed a cross country
Ski Party ski party for the Kylawn area. He suggested
inviting the Conservation Commissioners,
Mayor Cohen and Mary Jane Gustafson and their
spouse or guest. The party would be sponsored
by the Parks and Recreation Commission on
January 18, 1974. The ski tour would start
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at 8:30 at the Kylawn Park shelter building.
After the tour, Councilman Kuefler suggest..'
that hot refreshments be served at the Pax'ks
and Recreation building. The'secretary
stated that he would send out notices to
people invited requesting a reply of attend-
ance.
Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Grannes and seconc!(<-'
by Commissioner Pickering to adjourn the
meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
The Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation
Commission adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Chairman
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