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Minutes of the proceedings of the
Park and Recreation Commission of the
CI'T'Y OF BROOKLYN CENTrR in the COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN and the STATE OF MINNESOTA
July 14,1971
r.che Park and Recreation Commission met in regular session and was
called to order by Chairman, Don Reichel ac 7:45 P.M.
Members present were: Don Reichel, Henrietta Anderson, Ruth Lind,
and Bruce Morrow. Also present were Gene Hagel and Arnie Mavis.
Members absent were: Ron Coop, Wayne Finley and Earl Larsen.
The minutes of the previous meeting of dune 9,1971, were approved
as recorded.
she Director presented his proposals for the 1972 budget considera-
tions. The proposal included recommendations for the use of
consultants, a capital improvements program and program changes.
Following discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Henrietta
Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Ruth Lind to recommend the
adoption of the 1972 budget as proposed. The motion was carried.
In response -to a request by -the Cicy Council, the Commission next
studied the proposed street pattern as it pertains to Evergreen
Park. After study and consoderation the following conclusions
were reached:
1. Regarding Camden Avenue - it is essential that Camden
Avenue be completed from. 70th Avenue northward to
73rd to provide access to the baseball diamond located
in the northeast corner of the park. if Camden
Avenue is not completed, traffic will be forced to
the north end of -the park near the heavily used
children's play area and past a wading pool and tennis
courts to be constructed in the future. In addition
the traffic will be routed through residential streets.
2. Regarding Bryant Avenue - it is strongly recommended
that Bryant Avenue be opened from 70th avenue north
to 72nd Avenue. This is essential to provide access
to the two softball fields located on the western
edge of the park. Access to -the softball fields
would then be provided from both north and south.
Bryant Avenue closed would again force all traffic
through the residential area and past the small
children's play area. It is concluded that Bryant
Avenue closed serves no useful purpose and that
traffic between the school and the park during the
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school day does not present a traffic hazard.
3. Regarding 70th Avenue - It is recommended that 70th
Avenue be extended from Lyndale Avenue to Dupont
Avenue, thus providing access to both Bryant and
Camden Avenues.
4. Regarding public streets around parks - The Commission
recommends that wherever possible parks should be
surrounded by streets on all sides. Failure to do
so results in limited public access and tends to
establish the park as a private back yard for apart-
ment dwellers. A street separation is essential
~o avoid conflict between public and private use of
property. It is further recognized -that driving is a
form of recreation for many people and absence of
perimeter streets does, in effect, cheat the public
from enjoying the vista of the park. It was further
noted by the Commission than -the fear of speeding
and -traffic problems alongside a park is not sufficient
reason to deny such a road. Similar street patterns
exist at several ocher parks in the City and no
speeding or traffic problems have been evidenced.
in view of the above considerations a'mocion was made by Commissionexo
Henrietta Anderson and seconded by Co_*nmissioner Bruce Morrow to
recommend to the City Council that the street pattern at Evergreen
Park completely surround the park. Motion carried.
The Commission next discussed -the desirability of having a recording
secretary assigned for Board Meetings. After discussion it was
determined to request that a recording secretary be provided.
she meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
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