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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 05-19 PRMMINUTES 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 19, 2009 COMMUNITY ROOM #221, COMMUNITY CENTER CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:24 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert, Peterson, Russell and Starling were present. Commissioners Lee and Shinnick were excused. Also present was City Council Liaison Mark Yelich and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA By consensus, the agenda was approved as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 21, 2009 There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to approve the minutes of the April 21, 2009 Park & Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Yelich reported that the City Council had heard a report from Decisions Resources Inc. regarding the recent City Survey. Councilmember Yelich noted that residents viewerown Jewel in the Brooklyn Center crown. Council Liaison Yelich reported that the Brooklyn Historical Society was planning walking tours of the Earle Brown Heritage Center, and had asked if he would consider assisting. Commissioners asked about any progress on the Opportunity Site Development. Councilmember Yelich responded that no development is imminent and that the marketplace would determine when that might happen. Commissioners asked about the Centerpoint Apartments. Councilmember Yelich responded that the recent bankruptcy sale had resulted in a new buyer, but that the current owners still had a six month redemption period. Councilmember Yelich added that the rental license for the property had been revoked, meaning that when tenants left, their unit could not be re-rented. th Commissioners asked about the 57 and Logan site. Councilmember Yelich reported that the th Minnesota Pollution Control Agency had taken over control of the vapor issues related to the 57 and Logan property. Councilmember Yelich added that an active filtration system had been added to the back portion of the property, which may allow the City to split the site, allowing development to proceed on the majority of the property. STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION CARS Director Glasoe reminded the Commission that one of the activities of the CARS department. CARS Director Glasoe asked that Commissioners review their personal calendars to see if a Saturday morning in June or July would work for the planning session. EVERGREEN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS Chair Sorenson directed the Commission in reviewing the summary email from CARS Director th Glasoe related to the April 29, Evergreen Park neighborhood meeting. After considerable discussion, the Commission identified 10 separate issues for which they would like some follow- up. Those items included: #1. Issues related to potential relocation of the basketball court. #2. Issues related to parking restrictions on the north side of Evergreen Park #3. Additional traffic, speed and parking requests identified by residents at the April th 29 meeting. #4. Possible deployment of smart trailer to area for speed monitoring. #5. Work with youth football and baseball to emphasize parking restrictions. #6. Improved signage related to trash. Potential to use Evergreen as a test park for new signage. #7. Park lighting. Make sure current lighting is fully operational and consider additional lights. #8. After hours use of parks. #9 Alcohol use in the park. Work with softball teams to emphasize current Ordinance and consider additional signage on backstops. #10. After hours reporting of maintenance issues. Who to call and/or how to report. CARS Director Glasoe noted the Commission had asked for follow up on some fairly complex items and added that it would be hard to provide adequate feedback by the June meeting. After additional discussion, the Commission consensus was that CARS Director Glasoe would update the Commission on these items at the September 2009 meeting. THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT, DRAFT COOPERATIVE TRAIL AGREEMENT CARS Director Glasoe reported that, while progress had been made on the cooperative trail agreement with Three Rivers Park District, tonight to discuss the draft agreement. Mr. Glasoe added that he was hopeful that Three Rivers staff would be at the June meeting. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for June 16, 2009, with a parks tour beginning at 6:15 p.m. and the regular meeting to follow at approximately 7:00 p.m. in Community Room #221 of the Brooklyn Center Community Center. MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.