HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972 04-26 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
April 26, 1972
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The Park and Recreation Commission met in regular session and was
called to order by Chairman Don Reichel at 7:30 P.M.
Members present were Don Reichel, Henrietta Anderson, Earl Larsen,
and Roger Pickering. Also present were staff members Gene Hagel,
Arnie Mavis, and Doug Bryant. Commission members absent were
Conly Hill, Willaim Anthony, and Ruth Lind.
The minutes of the previous meetings of March 3 and April 12, 1972,
were approved as recorded.
For the first item of business, Chairman Reichel recommended that
Joe Hughes, a resident senior citizen of Brooklyn Center, be appointed
Delegate to Suburban Recreation Association. A motion was made by
Earl Larsen, seconded by Henrietta Anderson, that he be accepted as
Delegate. The motion was carried.
Commissioner Ruth Lind arrived at the meeting at 7:45 P.M.
Next was a discussion on the Marvin Gordon property, and whether
or not it would be a useful parcel of land for park development
or open space. It was agreed that the land was not suitable for
any park function based on its location, dimensions, accessibility,
and proximity to homes. A motion was made by Henrietta Anderson,
seconded by Earl Larsen, that the Marvin Gordon property not be
considered as potential park property.
The next item on the agenda was to discuss the Priority Development
Schedule as requested by -the City Manager and Park and Recreation
Commission.
Commissioner Larsen suggested parking lots at Grandview Park be
included in Part I of the priority listing. This suggestion was
based on the parking problems experienced previously at athletic
tournaments. The Director responded that in his opinion the parking
lot design and layout needed to be restudied in order to satisfy
both aesthetc and functional requirements. Commissioner Larsen
also inquired about the availability of funds from liquor sales for
park improvements. It was agreed this subject needed further dis-
cussion with the City council.
A motion was made by Commissioner Larsen, seconded by Henrietta
Anderson, that the Proposed Priority Development Schedule, Part I,
be accepted at this time and urged implementation as soon as possible.
Larsen further moved that- the Park and:Recreation Commission delay
a decision on Part II until such time as the City Council makes a
firm decision as to the status of the Bond money allocated to an ice
shelter, in as much as the Commission should not direct the Council
as to the ice facility bond money, or its use for park development.
At this point members of the Brooklyn Center Hockey Association were
recognized by Chairman Reichel. They spoke in favor of retaining
the $80,000 for the ice skating facility. Members from the Hockey
Association were; Joe Caldwell, Roger Vrh:eeler, Jim Andrescik,
Tom Peterson, and Dick Atanasoff.
Commissioner Ruth Lind mentioned it may not be responsive to the City
Council's request if the Commissinn does not recommend what the
$80,000 should be spent for.
A motion was made by Commissioner Lind to delete that portion of
the previous motion that referres to Part II and the use of the
$80,000 ice facility money and that it be placed into a separate
motion. The motion to amend was seconded by Roger Pickering.
Voting in favor of the motion were Lind, Reichel, Pickering, and
Anderson. Voting no - Larsen.
4t Voting on the amended motion which recommends the.acceptangp of
Part I of the Development Schedulo all members voted in favor, the
motion was carried.
Voting on Part II of the amended motion which refers to Part II of
the Development Schedule and the $80,000, the members voted as
follows Voting in favor were Reichel, Larsen, and Anderson.
Voting no were Lind and Pickering.
At this time Chairman Reichel recognized Tic. Hanry Bogucki of
the Planning Commission. Mr. Rogucki asked that the park and Recreation
Commission reconsider:°the previous action,-regarding the Marvin-
Gordon property;•in'the light of open space and a buffer along the
interstate highway.' It was the general feeling of the Commission
that while they.:;supported the need for :buffering the--highway,
existing priorities for land acquisition and the application.of the
.subject propertyfor park and open space does not warrent changing
their previous -acti;on.
Following was a discussion concerning the neighborhood Park Study.
Commissioner Reichel questioned the value of the neighborhood meeting:
Henrietta Anderson suggested a survey that would be sent out with
the Spring Brochure. After further discussion it was agreed that
the staff would develop and discuss the possibilities of a survey
which would be mailed out with the Spring Brochure or distributed
through the schools.
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The last item on the agenda was the Neighborhood Population Statistics.
The Director distributed copies of population statistics for each
neighborhood park which were obtained from -the Census tureau.
The meeting was adjourned at 10015 P.M.
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