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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 09-15 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 SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 COMMUNITY ROOM #221, COMMUNITY CENTER CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert, Lee, Peterson, Russell and Shinnick were present. Commissioner Starling was absent. 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 August 18, 2009 There was a motion by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2009 Park & Recreation Commission as presented. The motion was passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Yelich reported that the City Council had established the maximum tax levy increase for 2010 at 5.2%. Councilmember Yelich added that, because of decrease in residential property valuations, this increase would amount to a net city tax decrease for the median household in Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Yelich noted that the final levy amount would be approved in December, as part of the budget approval process. Commissioners asked about the status of the former Howe Fertilizer site. Councilmember Yelich responded that there was active interest in the site, but that the Minnesota Pollution Control was working with the City on some site contamination issues. 2010-2024 CAPTIAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM- Planned Park Improvements CARS Director Glasoe noted the draft 2010-2024 Capital Improvements Plan was not yet ready for dissemination and referred to the 2009-2023 Park & Trail Capital Improvements Plan, which was included in the packets. Mr. Glasoe noted the planned improvements for 2010 remained the same. CARS Director Glasoe reviewed the planned improvements for 2010 including: Shingle Creek Trail Improvements Willow Lane Park Open Picnic Shelter Firehouse Park Trail Improvements Kylawn Park Trail Improvements CARS Director Glasoe added that he would be bringing the item back to the Commission in October for a recommendation. ADOPT-A-PARK CLEAN-UP Chair Sorenson noted that the Commission would need to clean Marlin and Lakeside Parks one last time this fall as part of their Adopt-A-Park commitment. Chair Sorenson asked if any th of the Commissioners would be available on Saturday, October 17 at 9:00 a.m. to conduct the cleaning. Commissioners Lee, Peterson and Russell indicated that would be available. Chair Sorenson noted he would contact the Commissioners via e-mail to confirm the day and time of the clean up. EVERGREEN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS CARS Director Glasoe provided an update to the Commissioners on a number of issues th identified at the April 29, 2009 Evergreen Park neighborhood meeting. 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 restriction requests identified by residents th at the April 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. Chair Sorenson asked about how the Commission might best inform the neighborhood about the follow up on the issues. CARS Director Glasoe responded he would identify some alternatives and report back at the October meeting. FIREHOUSE PARK th, CARS Director Glasoe reported that on July 8 the City Manager directed the temporary removal of the basketball backboards/nets at Firehouse Park. Mr. Glasoe noted this was done in response to a series of incidents that seemed to be escalating in nature. Mr. Glasoe added the Police Department hosted a neighborhood meeting at Firehouse Park on th July 20 Mr. Glasoe noted a number of Commissioners were in attendance at that meeting. CARS Director Glasoe reported that the City Manager had directed staff to evaluate the issues, and report back to him. Commissioners asked if a date had been set for the reports. CARS Directory Glasoe responded that a date had not been set, but it would be yet this fall. There was some discussion on relocation of the basketball court. Chair Sorenson directed this item be placed on the October meeting agenda for further discussion. THREE RIVER PARK DISTRICT-Cooperative Trail Agreement CARS Director Glasoe reported that, fol August meeting, the City Council and the Three Rivers Park District Board had met and approved the agreement. Mr. Glasoe noted, as requested by the Commission, additional language regarding the easements had been added to the agreement. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for October 15, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in Community Room #221 of the Brooklyn Center Community Center. MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Shinnick made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.