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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972 02-09 PRMl7 Minutes 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 February 9, 1972 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, William Anthony, Ruth Lind, and Roger Pickering. Member absent was Earl Larsen. Also present were staff members Gene Hagel, Arnie Mavis, Doug Bryant and Dan Hartman. The minutes of the previous meeting of January 12, 1972, were ap- proved as corrected. The first order of business was an evaluation of the East Palmer and Northport Park public meetings held February 1 and 3. Mr. Gene Peterson and Mrs. Grannes, members of the ad hoc committee were present to state their views. Disappointment was expressed at the small numbers attending the meetings. A house to house survey was suggested as was a question- naire that could be mailed or distributed door to door. It was also suggested to pose specific questions on the notice of the meetings. Further discussion ensued and it was the consensus that although the content of the meetings this far tended to support the position of the commission regarding park development, the meetings should be continued in order that a definite trend could be established. It was agreed to study at least two more parks, these to be selected at the March meeting. The next item on the agenda was a discussion of remaining Park , funds. It was reported that these funds approximate $140.000. In the ensuing discussion it was noted that the Park Capital Im- provement Priority Schedule as revised March 10, 1969, recommends tennis court construction at Grandview and Kylawn Parks in 1970 and Evergreen Park in 1972. It was also noted that construction of courts was halted at Grandview and Kylawn in fall, 1970, pending outcome of the proposed ice skating facility. A review of the Park and Recreation Commission minutes of October 14, 1970, reveals a similar recommendation for the construction of courts at Grandview and Kylawn. The accelerated increase in tennis activity and result- ant croudfng of courts was cited as additional need for courts. Following discussion a motion was made by Ruth Lind and seconded by Henrietta Anderson to recommend to the City Council that tennis r s -2- courts be constructed as soon as weather permits at Evergreen, Grandview, and Kylawn Parks. The motion was passed unanimously. In response to a request from the Suburban Recreation Association for a delegate to represent Brooklyn Center on that board, Chairman Don Reichel volunteered to act as a temporary delegate. A permanent appointment will be made at the March meeting of the Commission. The staff next reported on proposed scheduling of hours of operation for summer playgrounds. It is intended to staff playgrounds Monday through Thursday, from 10:00 A. M. to 2:00 P. M. and from 6:00 to 8:00 P. M. Plans are also being developed for a corps of volunteer leaders to assist with supervision during additional hours. The proposed nature center development of Elm Creek Park by the Hem Vih.County Park District and its relation to the Palmer Lake Nature area was discussed. In order to avoid conflict and duplica- tion, it was agreed to request a joint meeting with the Brooklyn Park Park and Recreation Commission and the Hennepin County staff to discuss the two projects. In response to a request from the Commission regarding the use of liquor profits for parks and recreation in other municipalities, an informal telephone survey was conducted. Reports are as follows: Richfield: $350,000 for 1972. It was stressed that this is a "loose - eornm~.ttment A specific amou~..has been requested annually over a five-year period. Edina: Gets reserve funds for arena and golf course operations. Also unspecified amount each year for Capital Improvements and general operations. New Hope: None specified, goes into general fund. Roseville: Receives $100,000 annually for Capital Improvements but not necessarily from liquor stores. There followed a brief discussion of long-range financing for park developments. Discussion was tabled pending completion of the neighborhood park studies. The. meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P. M.