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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 01-19 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 JANUARY 19, 2010 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 and excused. Also present was City Council liaison Mark Yelich and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA CARS Director Glasoe indicated that he would like an item regarding Park Signs added under Old Business. By consensus, the agenda was approved as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 17, 2009 There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the minutes of the November 17, 2009 Park & Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Yelich reported that he had been - Recreation Commission and that he looked forward to working with the Commission for another year. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chair Sorenson opened nominations for Commission Chair. Commissioner Shinnick nominated Commissioner Sorenson. Commissioner Lee seconded the nomination. The motion was unanimously passed. Chair Sorenson named Tom Shinnick as Vice-Chair. HENNEPIN COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS GRANT- Grant Update and Request Ideas. CARS Director Glasoe reported that the City had been informed that their joint application with the Brooklyn Center School District for additional space at the High School had not been chosen for funding. Mr. Glasoe continued that he and representatives of the School District would be meeting with the Grant staff to discuss reasons why the application was not chosen for funding. Mr. Glasoe noted the intention was to improve the grant request for resubmission at a later date. CARS Director Glasoe reported the Hennepin County Youth Sports Grants would be funded on a regular basis, and noted that cities were not limited on the number of applications they could submit. Mr. Glasoe asked Commissioners if they had any suggestions on projects for future applications. After considerable discussion soccer fields, gymnastics and projects currently contained in the Capital Improvements Program were identified as possible options. 2010 AGENDA ITEMS CARS Director Glasoe indicated that, as always, staff would continue to identify and place on the meetings agendas, items that need to be considered by the Commission. Mr. Glasoe added that he wanted to open up the agendas for items the Commissioners would like to discuss. Mr. Glasoe asked that Commissioners forward agenda items throughout the year. BASS LAKE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION/STREETSCAPE- Update CARS Director Glasoe reported that the Federal stimulus money had been allocated and received for the Bass Lake Road improvements. Mr. Glasoe added that bids had been opened and the lowest bid was considerably under the Engineers estimate. PARKS SIGNS CARS Director Glasoe indicated that, as a part of recent discussions relating to Firehouse and for the City parks. Mr. Glasoe asked for the Commissions reaction and input regarding the new designs. After considerable conversation, the Commission consensus was that they like the new bullet format, but would prefer the statements to be phrased in a more positive fashion. Mr. Glasoe indicated that staff would provide alternate wording at the next meeting. ADOPT-A-PARK Chair Sorenson asked if the Commission had a desire to adopt Marlin and Lakeside Parks again this year as a part of the Adopt-A-Park, Trail and Street Program. After some discussion there was consensus that the Commission would again adopt the two parks. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for February 16, 2010 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 Shinnick, to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.