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
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the Community School Concept in the district.
Lind has been appointed to represent the Park
mission at the meeting.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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