HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 09-08 PRMMinu-ces of the proceedings of the
Park and Recreation Commission of the
CI -N OF BROO.YMYN C131,7 ER in the COUN`,Y
OF HENNEPIN and the ST&2E OF MINNESO`- A
September 8,1371
`the Park and Recreation Commission met in regular session and was
called to order by Chairman Don Reichel at 7:45 P.M.
Members present were Don Reichel6 Lerl Larsoii
Ruth Lind and Bruce Morrow. Also present were Gene Hagel;, Arnie
Mavis and Doug Bryant. Absent were Ron Coop and Wayne Finley.
The minutes of the previous meeting of July 14,1971 were approved
as recorded.
gthe chairman opened the meeting c-.7i-th a brief report of a joint
meeting with members of the Planning Commission. Co.-,=on problems
of planning were discussed with particular emphasis on studies for
long range planning and traffic patterns around parks.
ehe next item onthe agenda was a discussion of operation of adult
athletic leagues and problems connected with enforcing player
eligibility. It was noted that Brooklyn Center has a reciprocal
agreement with bordering communties regarding participation in
Athletic leagues and further that Minnesota State regulations define
eligibility as living or working in -the community or in a bordering
community that does not have a league. Problems connected with
policing teams and retaining eligibility for state competition were
discussed. r..he staff commented -that there is no way at the present
time that complete eligibility could;be assured up to game time a#z
state tournaments and -chat all teams are warned of the penalties
for using ineligible players.
It was also reported -that the department is planning to levy an
additional fee for non-resident part-cipation.
After discussion a motion was made by Earl Larsen and seconded by
Henrietta Anderson that letters be sent to Mr. Lines and to Mr.
Kojetin stating -iha-t the commission had discussed the problem and
referred the matter to the Park and Recreation Dept. Staff. Motion
carried.
'.the staff next gave a report on fall program plans stating that -the
regular fall schedule will begin the week of October 4th and that
many new classes in a wide variety of activies including swimming,
arts, crafts, dance, drama and music for all age groups are being
added to the schedule.
The chairman reported that he had been contacted by citizens in the
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community who were concerned that the commission would recommend
the construction of wading pools prior to the construction of tennis
courts. A discussion followed where by it was acknowledged that the
priorities for these facilities have changed due to population
changes of various age groups and that wading pools generally were
being given a lower priority. Tche construction of tennis courts is
being recommended for the immediate future.
Following a discussion of budget priorities a motion was made by
Ruth Lind and seconded by Henrietta Anderson to request that the
City Council meet with the Park and Recreation Commission prior to
adoption of the 19072 budget. %he motion was carried.
Member Henrietta Anderson introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE PROHIBITION
OF UNAU'-T,7.ORIZED VEHICLES IN CITY PARKS
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whereas, the use of mini bikes and motor bikes continues to
increase in the parks causing damage to turf, newly seeded
grass areas,and athletic facilities, and
WF2REAS, mini bikes have been observed being driven in a
dangerous manner around playground apparatus, around -the
wading pool and in shelter buildings, and
WHEREAS, such driving could result in bodily harm to persons
in the park,
NOW, %HEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Park and Recreation
Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center-as follows:
ghat the Park and Recreation Commission recommends that
the City council take appropriate action to adopt an
orc±inance prohibiting -the use of all motorized vehicles
(excep-~ maintenance and emergency) in all city parks.
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:the motion for the adoption of -the foregoing resolution was
duly seconded by Commissioner Earl Larsen and upon vote being
taken -thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Don
Reichel, Henrietta Anderson, Earl Larsen, Ruth Lind, and Bruce
Morrow. And the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
The next, item was a discussion of the formation of a Commissioners
section in the Minnesota Recreation and Park Associa-cion. Minutes
of the first: planning meeting were distributed and a discussion
followed. Considerable interest in -the section was expressed and
the values of meeting with other commissioners thruout the state
was recoginzed. Following discussion a motion was made by Ruth Lind
and seconded by Henrietta Anderson to recommend to the City Council
'that consideration be given to allow expenses for members of the
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Park and Recreation Commission to attend the Minnesota State
Recreation and Park Association conference in Rochester this fall.
The motion was carried.
he Commission members wish to thank the Mayor for providing a
recording secretary as promised.
'khe meeting was adjourned at 10;00 P.M.
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