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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968 03-06 PRM, 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 March 6, 1968 The Park and Recreation Commission met in special session and was called to order by Don Reichel, Chairman, at 7:40 p.m. Members present were Don Reichel, Leslie Hagen, Ruth Lind, Bruce Morrow and Warren Olson. Also present: Eugene Hagel. Member Warren Olson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoptions RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PROPOSED PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the development of park and recreational facilities has not kept pace with the increased population and resultant heavy demand for such facilities, and WHEREAS, it appears that it is not economically feasible to pay for park capital improvements out of annual tax revenues, 64 and, WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Park and Recreation Commission that the park improvements as listed in the "Proposed Capital Improvements" dated February, 1968, are necessary and urgently needed for the general welfare of the residents at this time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Park and Recreation Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: 1. That the Park and Recreation Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Capital Improvements as proposed. 2. That the City Council take whatever action it deems necessary to implement this proposal at the earliest possible date. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Leslie Hagen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Don Reichel, Leslie Hagen, -Ruth 7Ld, :Bruce Morrow and Warren Olson, and the following voted against same:' none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • C y ~.A Member Bruce Morrow introduced the following resolution and moved its adoptions i t RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING CONSTRUCTION OF A COVERED ICE RINK WHEREAS, hockey and recreational ice skating has and is continuing to increase at a rapid rate, and WHEREAS, the City's hockey and figure skating programs have expanded to the limits that present facilities will allow, and WHEREAS, there does not now exist in or near Brooklyn Center a facility that is available to local teams or classes, and WHEREAS, a covered ice skating facility would extend the ice skating season nearly two months to accomodate children, youth and adult skating interests, and WHEREAS, such a facility can be built in stages permitting the future addition of walls and refrigeration, leading to a year-round, enclosed ice arena, and WHEREAS, such a facility also offers year-round use for such recreational activities as roller skating, athletic team practice, classes, demonstrations and etc., NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Park and Recreation Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends that the City Council and Capital Improvements Review Board include the construction of a covered ice skating facility in the first phase of the Capital Improvements program. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Ruth Lind, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Don Reichel, Leslie Hagen, Ruth Lind, Bruce Morrow and Warren Olson, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. l -2- Member Ruth Lind introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMBINED SWIMMING POOL AND COMMUNITY CENTER WHEREAS, a duly authorized task force of the Capital Improvements Review Board has made a study of a combined swimming pool and community center, and WHEREAS, such report specifically recommends that a swimming pool and community center be built simultaneously as one unit, and WHEREAS, full supporting data is contained in the task force report showing the interdependency of the units, and WHEREAS, it is the consensus of the Park and Recreation Commission that a combined swimming pool and community center is necessary, advantageous and urgently needed to promote the leisure time interests, education, convenience, social and commercial climate, and general welfare of children, youth and adults in the City of Brooklyn Center, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Park and Recreation Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends as follows: 1. That the Capital Improvements Review Board and the City Council revaluate and reconsider the priorities established by the Capital Improvements Review Board. 2. That the City Council and Capital Improvements Review Board include the construction of a community center in the first phase of the Capital Improvements program. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Warren Olson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Don Reichel, Leslie Hagen, Ruth Lind, Bruce Morrow and Warren Olson, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. l -3- I 0 r Member Leslie Hagen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REQUESTING ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR COMMUNITY PARK AND MAJOR RECREATION FACILITIES WHEREAS, the land designated as the site for the proposed community park is urgently needed at this time, and WHEREAS, the construction of the proposed major recreational facilities in the community park cannot begin until such land is acquired, and WHEREAS, it appears that the acquisition of such land could be delayed several years under present conditions and at the present rate of progress, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Park and Recreation Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends that the City Council take whatever action it deems necessary to acquire the needed land at the earliest possible date. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Warren Olson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Don Reichel, Leslie Hagen, Ruth Lind, Bruce Morrow and Warren Olson, and the following voted against same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. 1%A xto, C K 4, ( T4 -4- r