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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 05-05 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, May 5, 1971 Members of the Park and Recreation Commission met to tour the Wood Lake Nature Interpretive Center in Richfield, Minnesota. Members present were: Don Reichal, Earl Larsen, Ruth Lind, and Bruce Morrow. Members of the Conservation Commission who attended were: Audrey Mossberg, Carl Gross, and Bill Price. Mr. Don Fondrick, Wood Lake Manager Naturalist conducted the group on a tour of the grounds and facilities while answering questions and discussing various features of the Center. Questions and discussion dealt with construction costs, operating budget, present and proposed programming, public acceptance, staffing, wildlife, and wildlife management. The Commission returned to the City Hall at 8:55 P.M. whereupon the meeting was called to order by Chairman, Don Reichel. Members present were; Don Reichel, Earl Larsen, Ruth Lind, and Bruce Morrow. The Director read a letter from Carl Gross, Secretary of the Brooklyn Center Lions Club, requesting permission for the use of Brooklane Park as the site for the Second Annual Lions Days Carnival to be held August 16-22, 1971. Discussion followed at which time concern was expressed regarding traffic `and pedestrian safety at the intersection of Brooklyn Boulevard and 65th Avenue, the reaction of the neighborhood resi- dents to a carnival atmosphere, the question of adequate parking space, and the question of sufficient space for setting up the carnival rides and concessions. In answer to the question of clean-up and damage to Grandview Park under similar circumstances last year, it was noted that the turf had suffered no apparent damage and that the Lions Club had cooperated fully in the clean-up and maintenance of the area. After further discussion it was the consensus of the commission that their primary concern was with the park and park property and the apprehensions discussed previously should.be resolved by other facets of city government. After a call for a motion by the Chairman, it was moved by Bruce Morrow and seconded by Earl Larsen to recommend that the Lions Club be permitted the use of Brooklane Park as requested. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M.