HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 06-09 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 9,1971
The Park and Recreation Commission met in regular session and was
called to order by Chairman, Don Reichel at 8 o'clock P.M.
Members present were: Don Reichel, Henrietta Anderson, Ron Coop,
Earl Larsen, and Ruth Lind. Also present was Gene Hagel. Members
absent were Wayne Finley and Bruce Morrow.
The minutes of the previous meetings of April 14, and May 5,1971
were approved as recorded.
Mr. Reichel read a letter he received from the chairman of the
Crystal Park and Recreation Commission requesting that the
Brooklyn Center Commission consider the prohibition of motorized
water craft above seven and one half (7) horse power on Twin
Lakes.
After discussion Commissioner Earl Larsen introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING PROHIBITION
OF CER -,IH, TJE? "E"ER C c1F' Oi?_ -WIN LAKES
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Park and Recreation
Commission that the Twin Lake area is too small and unsafe
for large motorized water craft, and
WHEREAS, the noise level and reckless manner in which
water craft are operated is annoying to nearby residents and
interferes with other water conveyances, and
WHEREAS, large motorized watercraft have a harmful affect
on the lake by reintroducing elements which have settled to
the mud and sand on the bottom, and
WHEREAS, the restriction of horse power would increase
the recreational use of the lake for fishing, swimming and
other water craft users, and
WHEREAS, the CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER is presently
acquiring property on Twin Lakes for the purpose of promoting
water related recreation activities,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Park and Recreation
Commission of the CITY OF BROOItLYN CENT3R that it recommends
to the City Council that it take appropriate action to prohibit
the use of motorized water craft above seven and one half (712-)
horse power on Twin Lakes.
The motion for the adoption of the forgoing resolution was duly
seconded by Commissioner Ruth Lind and upon vote being taken thereon
the following voted in favor thereof: Don Reichel, Henrietta
Anderson, Ron Coop,; Earl Larsen and Ruch Lind. And the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was
u.eclared duly passed and adopted.
The next item on the agenda was the discussion of board membership
in the Minnesota Park and Recreation Association. The Director
outlined benefits of membership, which include subscriptions to
the MRPA quarterly: special reports, annual reports, participation
in conferences, and participation in VmPA operation. The annual
dues are $25.00. After discussion, a moi.-ion was made by
Comriiissioner Henrietta Anderson and seconded by Commissioner
Earl Larsen to recommend that the board obtain a membership in th7e
.Minnesota Recreation and-Park Association. The motion was carried.
The next item on the agenda was the discussion of a proposed
priority schedule for park development. The director outlined the
plans for a comprehensive study and recommendations. A discussion
of priorities followed. No official action was taken.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 P.M.