HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 12-09 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
December 9, 1970
The Park and Recreation Commission met in regular session and was
called to order by Chairman Don Reichel at 7:35 P.M.
Members present were Don Reichel, Henrietta Anderson, Wayne Finley,
Ruth Lind, Earl Larsen, and Bruce Morrow. Absent was Ron Coop. Also
present were Gene Haqel and Arnie Mavis.
The minutes of the previous meeting of November 18, 1970 were approved
as recorded.
Members of the Conservation Commission were in attendance and pre-
sented a movie and a slide program dealing with problems of enviro-
mental and ecological concern. The film presentation was followed
by general discussion of enviromental problems as they relate to
Brooklyn Center. It was agreed to meet jointly on an irregular basis
to discuss common objectives and mutual problems.
The next item on the agenda was a discussion regarding the continuing
of the present Teen Programs at Garden City and Grandview Park during
the skating season. It was suggested that the large number of young
people attending these two programs justifies the closing of the
warming house for skating during certain times of the week. After
discussion,a motion was made by Henrietta Anderson and seconded by
Ruth Lind to improve the closing or the skating rinks and warming
houses for skating at Grandview and Garden City on Sundays at 6:00
P.M. to allow for the Teen Program now in progress. Reichel, Ander-
son, Finley, Lind, and Larsen voted in favor of the motion. Voting
against: Morrow. The motion was carried.
The staff next presented a petition received and signed by 376 stu-
dents and parents- in the Grandview Park area. The petition requests
an addition to the playground shelter building at Grandview Park to
be used as a Teen Drop-In Center. The Commission accepted the peti-
tion and noted that efforts are being made to provide for teen use of
the shelter building and that construction of the Community Center tc
be completed during 1971 will further add to teen facilities.
At the request of the Commission the staff reviewed the hours of
operation and extent of leadership on summer playgrounds as provided
for in the 1971 Budget. The playground budget provides for leader-
ship on a half day schedule only and does not allow for leadership or
supervision during the hours the playground is not in operation. In
response to questions by members of the Commission it was reported
that a minimum additional amount of $2000.00 would provide one leader
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at each of the most heavily used playgrounds for an extra one-half
day. This would allow the hiring of one person to see that restrooms
are opened and supervised, to make available playground equipment and
supplies, and would provide casual supervision of the playground dur-
ing the "closed" hours. If the figure were increased to $4000.00
personnel could be provided to allow for leadership of organized
activity at the selected locations. After discussion Henrietta Ander-
son introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOR EXTENDING
THE HOURS OF OPERATION AT SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS
WHEREAS, the 1971 Budget provides for supervision on
half day schedules only at Summer Playgrounds, and
WHEREAS, half day schedules result in play equipment
and supplies to be locked and unavailable during a large
portion of the day, and
WHEREAS, half day schedules result in toilet facilities
being locked and unavailable during a large portion of the
day, and
WHEREAS, half clay schedules result in harassment of
and abuses to small children in the parks caused by absence
of adult supervision, and
WHEREAS, it is the consensus of the Park and Recreation
Commission that failure to make available and encourage use
of parks, shleter buildings, toilets, and playground supplies
is not consistent with the investment in such facilities, and
WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Commission considers
leadership the most important element in a successful park
and playground program,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Park and Recrea-
tion Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center that the
Commission recommend to the City Council as follows:
That the City Council allocate additional funds
to provide for extending the hours of supervision
at certain playgrounds during Summer, 1971.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Earl Larsen and upon vote being taken thereon the
following voted in favor thereof: Don Reichel, Wayne Finley, Earl
Larsen, Ruth Lind, and Bruce Morrow. And the following voted against
the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed
and adopted.
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The Park and Recreation Directbr next presented material and color
samples proposed for the Community Center and also the furnishings
schedules for the Community Center using picture illustrations and
sample materials. Numerous questions were asked and appropriate res-
ponses were provided. The Commission indicated general acceptance of
the color and furnishings schedule as presented.
Chapter 13-102 of the City Ordinances was cited which reads in part
as follows:
"The Commission shall select a Chairman and Vice-Chairman
from its membership who shall serve for terms of one year
beginning January 1 of each year."
Accordingly an election of officers was held. Re-elected as Chairman
was Don Reichel, elected as Vice-Chairman was Earl Larsen.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
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