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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 02-10 PRMMinutes of the proceedings of the Park and Recreation Commission of the CITY OF BIROOKLYN CENTER in the COUNTY OF HENNEPIN and the STATE OF MINNESOTA February 10, 1971 The Park and Recreation Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairman Don Reichel at 8:30 P.M. Members present were Don Reichel, Ron Coop, Earl Larsen, and Bruce Morrow. Members absent were Henrietta Anderson, Wayne Finley, and Ruth Lind. Also present were Gene Hagel and Arnie Mavis. The minutes of the previous meeting of January 13, 1971 were approved as recorded. The first item of business was an appeal by the Chairman and the Director to members of the Commission to attend a joint meeting of the Planning Commission, Conservation Commission, and Park and Recreation Commission to be held on February 25. The Commission was apprised of the intense interest in Parks, Park Planning, and Open Space by the Planning and Conservation Commissions and urged all members of the Park and Recreation Commission to attend. The Chairman reported that he had received an 16 Robbinsdale School District #281 to attend a the Community School Concept in the district. Lind has been appointed to represent the Park mission at the meeting. invitation from neeting discussing Commissioner Ruth and Recreation Com- A briEf report was given of a meeting attended by the Chairman and the Director at which Mr. Paul Fjare, landscape architect and park planner, discussed problems of ecology and environment. Nir. Fjare presented an illustrated slide lecture which was followed by a discussion related to development of nature parks. The next item on the agenda was a discussion of Teen Programs and budgetary limitations. Mr. Mavis reported that an additional $6,500.00 is required to expand the existing teen programs now being conducted at Garden City and Grandview Parks. It is the intention to expand this type of program to Northport, Kylawn, Willow Lane, and Lvergreen Parks, and to increase the program periods from once a week to twice each week during the entire year. The staff noted the increasing popularity and attendance at the programs now being conducted and strongly urges that funds be made available to expand the program. After discussion a motion was made by Earl Larsen and seconded by Ron Coop to recommend to the ' City Council that additional funds of $6,500.00 be allocated to the Park and Recreation Department to expand the "Teen Program In The Parks" to four new locations. Motion carried unanimously. -2- The next item on the agenda was a discussion of the Ice Arena Feasibility Report. The pros and cons of the so-called "complete", "limited", and "non-spectator" arenas were discussed, as were the alternate locations for -the arena. After discussion a motion was made by Earl Larsen and seconded by Bruce Morrow to recommend to the City Council that the first phase of an Ice Arena, capable of seating approximately 500 spectators, be constructed in the pro- posed Central Park location south of the Civic Center, and that the proposal be implemented immediately to render the structure usable for the 1971-72 skating season. Motion carried unanimously. The Director reported that inquiries regarding the use of the Community Center by groups and organizations were beginning to be received at the Park and Recreation office. The first such formal request will be forthcoming from the North Suburban Theater group. Similar requests are expected from other organizations. It was agreed caution would be exercised to avoid an excess of long range or future commitments. A system of priorities for such requests was discussed, as was a basis for possible charges to the organi- zations for use of the facility. Some of the criteria suggested were whether an organization is a local civic group, whether it is profit motivated, service to the community, and a possible definition to be used such as a "duly organized non-profit community organization". It was the consensus that firm commitments for 9 dates should be held to a minimum and that for the forseeable future local groups and organizations should be invited and encouraged to hold their organizational meetings on an irregular basis at the Community Center. No official action was taken. The Director reported that Mr. Douglas Bryant has been selected for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Recreation. Mr. Bryant will officially begin his duties on February 22, 1971 and will be attending all future Park and Recreation Commission meetings. Members of the staff have been attending a series of meetings with officials from the Anoka School District #11 relative to initiating the Community School Concept in that district. It is anticipated that a modified concept such as that now in existence with District #279 will be recommended. The Suburban Recreation Association through the United Fund has allocated $550.00 to be used in Brooklyn Center. Funds are allocated as follows: $235.00 for co-sponsorship of Day Camp, $315.00 for Senior Citizen programming. The Suburban Recreation Association will absorb the general liability insurance premium covering these programs. r -3- The Director next reviewed the Master Park Plan as it was conceived in 1957. The presentation included the locations for parks as proposed at that time, plus recow=.rded acreages and types of development. The review was intended to bring the Commissioners up to date on the status of park ac(TAsition and development and to assist in decisions as related to future acquisition and plan- ning. A discussion period followed. The meeting was adjourned at 10040 P.M. i 6 r