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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 02-18 PRMy Y~ Minutes 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 February 18, 1970 The Park and Recreation Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairman Don Reichel at 8:10 P.M. Members present were Don Reichel, Henrietta Anderson, Ruth Lind, Bruce Morrow, and Warren Olson. Also present were Eugene Hagel, Arnie Mavis, and Kathy Flesher. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as recorded. Lion members Dick Risley and Bob Kolstad were present to discuss plans for the Lions Club Carnival to be held in August and to request permission to use Grandview Park as the location for the Carnival. After discussion it was moved by Warren Olson and seconded by Ruth Lind to recommend that permission be granted to the Lions Club to use Grandview Park as the site for the Carnival in August, 1970. The Park and Recreation staff will work with the Lions Club in regard to scheduling of activities and specific placement of games, rides, etc. Motion carried. Mr. Jim Caine of Northern States Power Company was present and explained to the Board the short and long range plans for under- ground distribution systems, including cost factors, service lines in residential areas, transmission lines, and plans for underground lines in certain new developments in Brooklyn Center. The Board was specifically concerned with plans for Shingle Creek Parkway, Central Park, and underground installations at all City parks. Arnie Mavis and Kathy Flesher next reported on present recreation programs being conducted, noting an excellent response to most activities. The staff is also working toward organizing the summer program. All Brooklyn Center playgrounds will be operated half-days only this summer and it is hoped that more specialty type, scheduled activities can be offered. The Council Minutes of February 2 and February 9 pertaining to snowmobiling in the parks and the establishment of a snowmobile trail were discussed. Action was postponed pending a report and discussion with the Conservation Comission. j C) -2- A brief report on the Community Center was given stating that final plans would be reviewed Monday evening with bid letting late March or early April. A proposed layout for facilities within Central Park was prey sented. The plan embodies the original concept with some minor. shifting of facilities and some additions. The plan as proposed would include one baseball diamond, two softball diamonds, and one football field and track, lighted for nighttime use, with press boxes, extensive bleachers, fences, and scoreboards. The plan also calls for ;a pedestrian entrance plaza at 63rd Avenue, with a flag pole, planters, benches, fountains, and sculpture, leading to walkways toward the Civic Center. Four tennis courts are contemplated as is additional parking at the 63rd Avenue entrance. A park building, centrally located and designed architecturally to blend with the Civic Center, would contain restrooms, concessions, drinking fountain, storage space for maintenance and program equipment, controls for athletic field lighting, and minimal shelter for park users. The relocation of Shingle Creek, the dredging of lagoons, and its possible use for canoeing was indicated. An outdoor theater and bandstand is also included in the plan. The Board concurred with the plan as proposed. Plans for park improvements during the 1970 season were next outlined as follows: New park shelter buildings are planned for Evergreen, Orchard Lane, East Palmer, West Palmer, Lions, and Firehouse Parks. Present park buildings at Evergreen and Orchard Lane will be moved to Riverdale and Freeway Parks. Two tennis courts each are planned for Kylawn and Grandview Parks. Grading, topsoil, seeding, and tree planting will be completed at Fire- house, Riverdale, East and West Palmer, and Freeway Parks. A hood extension on the baseball backstop at Grandview Park will be constructed. The study for a future network of sidewalks within Brooklyn Center was discussed. Interest was expressed regarding their recreational implications and the health and safety factors involved in connecting •i:laa parks with. :he proposed-sidewalks. After discussion a motion was made by Bruce Morrow and seconded by Henrietta Anderson to request that the Park and Recreation Commission have an opportunity to review and study the sidewalk plan as it affects parks and recreation. Motion carried. • • • ~ x -3- 0 The Suburban Recreation Association - United Fund allotment for Brooklyn Center for 1970 is $550.00. This money is allocated for co-sponsorship of Day Camping and for Senior Citizens Programming. Brooklyn Center hosted the Suburban Recreation Association Speed- skating races on January 30 at Grandview Park. An estimated 500 children and parents from the suburban communities were present. The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 P.M.