HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972 06-28 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
June 28, 1972
The Park and Recreation Commission met in regular session and was
called to order by Chairman Don Reichel at 7015 P. M.
Members present were Don Reichel, Conly Hill, Roger Pickering,
Earl Larsen, and Ruth Lind. Also present were staff members Gene
Hagel, Arnie Mavis and Doug Bryant.
The minutes of the previous meeting of May 10, 1972, were approved
as recorded.
Chairman Reichel reported briefly that he had talked with Mayor
Cohen regarding the proposed Park Improvement Survey and that it
is being held pending a decision regarding Neighborhood Task Ad-
visory groups. He stated that the Mayor favors such groups and
would be preparing further recommendations and a format for meeting
with the groups.
Chairman Reichel also reported that the Park and Recreation Com-
mission had been asked to withhold any further proposals for the
use of bond monies pending study and determination by the City
Council.
The Director of Parks and Recreation next reviewed the City Council
minutes dated may 22, 1972, and dealing with Commission recommen-
dations for Park. improvements. No action was taken.
The next item on the agenda was a review of the budget proposal
for 1973. The Director summarized that there were no single major
expansions proposed and that most increases were related to an
extension of the Community School Program with the Brooklyn Center
School District. It was further noted that no major capital im-
provement program is submitted due to taxing restrictions imposed
by the legislature and pending further discussion with the City
Council.
After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Ruth Lind and
seconded by Commissioner Conly Hill to accept the 1973 budget as
proposed and recommend its approval to the City Council. The
motion was carried.
The Commission next adjourned to the Council Chambers to discuss
planning concepts for the development of the Shingle Creek Park
area from 69th Avenue to County Road 10.
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Present were Mr. Paul Fjare and Miss Phyllis Gottsche from Brauer
and Associates, plus members from the Conservation Commission,
the Palmer Lake Task Force and interested citizens.
After a review by the Director of the purpose and events leading
to the present time, Mr. Fjare opened the discussion stating that
his firm was interested in comments and reactions of the people.
A series of slides was shown of the Creek as it is now, plus
sketches showing types of development.
Concerns were posed regarding the preservation of the natural
character of the Creek along with providing the function of a
public walkway linking the Civic Center with northern Brooklyn
Center. The problems of erosion caused by dredging were noted as
was the water carrying capacity of the creek.
After all comments and suggestions were made, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:00 P. M.