HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.05.21 PRCMMINUTES 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
MAY 21, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Jeffrey called the meeting to order at 6:33 pm.
ROLL CALL
Chair Jeffrey, Vice Chair Bonovsky, Commissioners Sorenson and Ebert were present. Also present were Parks
& Recreation Deputy Director Carissa Goebel and Public Works Planner Kory Andersen Wagner. Commissioner
Younglove was excused and Commissioner Branch was not present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Jeffrey added a discussion item of Organics Recycling. Commissioner Sorenson moved to approve the
agenda. Commissioner Ebert seconded the motion. The agenda was approved unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MARCH 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 email update and it was read by Deputy Director Goebel.
PARK CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN UPDATE
Planner Andersen Wagner presented some updates on the progress of the Park Capital Investment Plan. He
discussed survey results, what park amenities rose to the top, and next steps. Next steps will be to continue
to gather public input at in-person events and present an update to City Council on July 22.
COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT UPDATE
Deputy Director Goebel gave an update regarding the hiring of consultants Perkins & Will for pre-design work
and that the microsite for the local option sales tax education will be live in early June.
ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM RE-LAUNCH
Deputy Director Goebel showed the updated website for adopt-a-park and new process for adopting a park
and picking up supplies. Commissioner Sorenson requested a list of currently adopted parks be available on
the website.
SUMMER PROGRAM/EVENT PREVIEW
Deputy Director Goebel showcased the upcoming summer programs and events for the department.
ORGANICS RECYCLING IN THE PARKS
Deputy Director Goebel read an email from Public Works Director Heyman regarding the next steps in
organics for the city. After the Hennepin County Recycling Group (HRG) convenes the board meeting to
discuss proposals the commission would like an update.
Commissioner Sorenson moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Ebert seconded. The decision was
unanimous.
FUTURE MEETING
A park tour will be on June 11th, 2024 at 6:30pm and the group will meet at the Community Center to tour
Northport, Grandview and Evergreen Parks.
The next meeting will be August 20th at 6:30pm at the Community Center.