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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 03-16 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 MARCH 16, 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 Lee, Peterson, Russell, Shinnick and Starling were present. Commissioner Ebert was absent and excused. Also present were residents Jill Dalton and Diane Sannes, along with 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 January 19, 2010 There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Lee to approve the minutes of the January 19, 2010 Park & Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Yelich reported that Brookdale Mall had been sold duri sale. Councilmember Yelich noted the current owner had a 30 day redemption period and that the new owner had already begun providing notices canceling leases. Mr. Yelich indicated construction of the new FBI building should begin soon, but indicated he was no longer predicting an actual start date. Council Liaison Yelich reported that the Governor had proposed budget reductions that would mean a loss of $1.04 million dollars in Local Government Aid and Market Value Homestead Credit for fiscal 2010. Mr. Yelich noted that, if these proposed budgets cuts remained at that level, it would be a significant BROOKLYN CENTER EARTH FEST- April 24, 2010 CARS Director Glasoe introduced residents Jill Dalton and Diane Sannes. Ms. Dalton and th Ms. Sannes presented information regarding the Earth Fest event that is planned for April 24 at Brooklyn Center High School. Ms. Dalton and Ms. Sannes asked that the Commission consider being a part of the event. There was considerable Commission discussion regarding green initiatives and how they might contribute to the event. After additional discussion, Chair Sorenson directed CARS Director Glasoe to put this item on the April meeting agenda. JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL-Commission Assistance with Strategic Goals CARS Director Glasoe reported that the City Manager, at the request of the City Council, had th set an April 6 meeting date for a joint meeting between the City Council and all of the Commissions. The meeting was scheduled for 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Constitution Hall. Mr. Glasoe indicated that a portion of the meeting would be for each Commission to report on their activities throughout the past year and answer any questions from the City Council or other Commissions. Mr. Glasoe noted that for the other portion of the meeting the City Manager had asked that each Commission review the Strategic Goals to identify any that they believe they might be able to contribute meeting the success targets. Mr. Glasoe led a brief review of the Strategic Goals. After considerable discussion the Commission, by consensus, felt that they could contribute to two specific goal areas. The first area is related to Strategic Goal #4, Desired Outcome 2, Participation in community programs and activities will reflect the demographic makeup of the community. The second was related to Strategic Goal #5, Desired Outcome 3, Maintain public access and availability to City park facilities and infrastructure. It was discussed that Vice-chair Shinnick would present these two goal areas at the meeting on th April 6. PARKS SIGNS- Verbiage Options CARS Director Glasoe reported that, at the January meeting, the Commission had considered a style for City park signs. Mr. Glasoe continued that, as a part of that review, the Commission indicated a preference for the statements to be phrased in a more positive fashion. Mr. Glasoe provided the Commission with alternate wording that was more positive in nature. The commission offered some minor revisions. Mr. Glasoe indicated that a full sized mock up would be made available for the next meeting. HENNEPIN COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS GRANT- Grant Update and Request Ideas. CARS Director Glasoe reported that the City would, once again, be forwarding a joint grant application with the Brooklyn Center School District for additional recreation space at the High School. Mr. Glasoe added that a separate application would be submitted for reconstruction of the soccer field at Willow Lane Park to include an irrigation system. th Mr. Glasoe noted the grant application deadline was March 29 and that awarding of the grant would be made in early May. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for April 20, 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 Starling to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.