HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 06-16 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
JUNE 16, 2009
COMMUNITY ROOM #221, COMMUNITY CENTER
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 6:24 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert, Lee, Russell and Shinnick were present.
Commissioners Peterson and Starling 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 May 19, 2009
There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Lee to approve the
minutes of the May 19, 2009 Park & Recreation Commission as presented. The motion
passed unanimously.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Councilmember Yelich reported that the City had been informed that it would be receiving
Federal stimulus funding for the planned Bass Lake Road reconstruction and streetscape
enhancements. Councilmember Yelich noted that the Bass Lake Road project is planned for
2010.
Commissioners asked about the status of the proposed San Antonio Grill restaurant on the
corner of Interstate 694 and Shingle Creek Parkway. Councilmember Yelich responded that,
to date, no liquor license had been approved for the property.
SHINGLE CREEK BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
Commissioner Lee reported that she attended a recent informational meeting regarding
potential improvements to Shingle Creek from the Village Creek Development, south to
Interstate 694.
Commissioner Lee handed out surveys regarding some potential project elements and asked
that Commissioners identify any priorities.
ADOPT-A-PARK CLEAN-UP
Chair Sorenson noted that the Commission would need to clean Marlin and Lakeside Parks
sometime over the summer as part of their Adopt-A-Park commitment. Chair Sorenson noted
that he would contact the Commissioners via e-mail to establish a day and time.
STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION
CARS Director Glasoe reminded the Commission that one of the activities of the CARS
department. CARS Director Glasoe asked the Commissioners to review their personal
calendars for a Saturday morning in September to schedule a planning session.
SET NEXT MEETING DATE
By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for
September 15, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in Community Room #221 of the Brooklyn Center
Community Center.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lee to adjourn the meeting
at 6:50 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.