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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.10.15 PRAAGENDA Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 6:30 - 8pm 1. Call to Order 6:30 pm 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes- August 2024 5. City Council Liaison Report 6. Unfinished Business 7. New Business • Park and Special Event Permit Presentation • Community Center Project Update 8. Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda November 19th 9. Adjournment MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 20, 2024 CALL TO ORDER Chair Jeffrey called the meeting to order at 6:33 pm. ROLL CALL Chair Jeffrey, Vice Chair Bonovsky, Commissioners Sorenson, Younglove and Ebert were present. Also present were Councilmember Marquita Butler, Public Works Director Liz Heyman, Public Works Planner Kory Andersen Wagner, Engineering Tech III Matt Chopp, representatives from Great River Greening, Parks & Recreation Deputy Director Carissa Goebel and Community Center Supervisor Rachel Kenyon. Commissioner Kaufman was excused from this meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Deputy Director Goebel asked to change the Community Center Project to September. Commissioner Sorenson moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Ebert seconded the motion. The agenda was approved unanimously. APPROVAL OF MAY MINUTES Commissioner Sorenson moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Ebert seconded the motion. The minutes were approved unanimously. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Butler provided an update. The Police Department has reengaged in the K9 program. They will have a dog trained to find narcotics, excluding marijuana. MnDoT will have an impact meeting at the Community Center on August 21st. 2025 budget meetings are underway. The dog park was brought to Council and it was decided that it is not the right time or fit for the City. PARK CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN PRESENTATION Public Works Planner Andersen Wagner presented some updates on the progress of the Park Capital Investment Plan. He discussed the different methods of engagement, surveys, and partnering with stakeholders. The feedback received was compiled to create park concepts for each park in the City. These concepts are being looked at and thoughtfully considered in relation to seasonal flooding, the Mississippi River, potential grants, pedestrian and bike trails, tree planting, and park lighting. These concepts with be presented to City Council November 12th. They will be brought to the Parks Commission on November 19th. They will be released online in December and comeback to Council in 2025. COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT UPDATE Deputy Director Goebel moved this topic to September. EMERALD ASH BORER MITIGATION Public Works Director Heyman introduced partners from Great River Greening. They discussed what they do and the grant that the City has received. They discussed the initiative to combat urban heat islands and increasing equitable access to high-quality and diverse tree canopies. This will take place over the next 5 years. There will be planting opportunities in the community to come. There will be hazardous trees being removed and community tree giveaways to help the process. Director Heyman showed a map of the ash trees that are on public land in the City. This showed that they are in poor condition and it is necessary to replace those for safety. The City has already obtained one large grant and will pursue others if possible. Director Heyman discussed the cost drivers of removing and replacing the trees. Next steps include bringing this information to Council. Commissioner Sorenson moved to recommend the Ash Borer Mitigation Plan to Council. Commissioner Ebert seconded. The decision was unanimous. Commissioner Sorenson moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Younglove seconded. The decision was unanimous. FUTURE MEETING The next meeting will be September 17th at 6:30pm at the Community Center.