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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 01-18 PRA1. Call to Order 7:00 p. m- Roll Call 3 Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes- December 14, 2010 S. City Council Liaison Report Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Commission Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Community Room #221- Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway New Business Election of Officers for 2011 2011 EarthFest- Brief Presentation (note: presenter is also on the Housing Commission agenda, so exact tinning is not known) - 2011 Agenda Items Old Business - Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant Request- Update Tobacco Free Youth Recreation- Continue Discussion Other Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda. (February 15, 2011) 10. Adjournment AGENDA MINUTES 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 DECEMBER 14, 2010 COMMUNITY ROOM #221, COMMUNITY CENTER CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7 :03 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Peterson, Russell, Shinnick were present. Commissioners Ebert and Lee were absent and excused. Commissioner Starling was absent. Also present were Annie Rexine and Don DeVeau from Three Rivers Park District, Public Works Director Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA By consensus, the agenda was approved as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- October 19, 2010 As there was not a quorum of Commissioners in attendance that were present at the October meeting, approval of the minutes was deferred until the January meeting. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Yelich was not present at the meeting. THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT- Twin Lakes Regional Trail Master Plan Annie Rexine from Three Rivers Parks District provided the Commission with a Power Point presentation overview of the Twin Lakes Regional Trail Master Plan. Following the presentation, Ms. Rexine took questions from the Commission. Commissioner Peterson asked about the trail alignment through the former Brookdale property and asked if some consideration was given to an off - street trail on the south side adjacent to Highway 100. Ms. Rexine responded that there had been conversations regarding that possibility. Public Works Director Lillehaug added that it would be the City's intent to attempt to get a trail section on the south side as a part of any redevelopment of the property. Chair Sorenson asked if emergency vehicles would be prohibited. Ms. Rexine indicated that emergency vehicles, along with maintenance vehicles would be able to access the trail and noted the Three Rivers Park District Police and the Brooklyn Center Police would work together on issues that involved the trail. Commissioner Peterson asked about the Brooklyn Boulevard trail crossing, noting that it was a rather busy intersection. Ms. Rexine noted the Regional Trail Master Plan was exactly that, a plan. Adding, "choke points" such as the Brooklyn Boulevard intersection, or tight trail segments would be fiuther refined as planning continued. As an example, Ms Rexine noted that, when Ilenlepin County reconstructs Brooklyn Boulevard, the Park District would work with the County and the City to improve that crossing. Commissioners asked about winter usage. Mr. DeVeau indicated the Three Rivers Park District does not provide for winter trail plowing /maintenance, but added that each community could apply for an annual permit to plow the trails. CARS Director Glasoe noted the City has had a winter permit in past years and the application process was minimal. Commissioner Peterson asked about trail striping and signage. Ms. Rexine shared that the Park District standard was to stripe off - street trail segments that met the 10 foot width requirement, but that on narrower segments and on sidewalks they typically did not stripe. Ms. Rexine noted the Park District had a comprehensive signage plan it would be following. After additional discussion, Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to recommend the City Council support the Twin Lakes Regional Trail Master Plan. The motion passed unanimously. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for January 18, 2011, 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 :55 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. From: makendmeetaol.com fmailto:makendmeet @ aol.coml Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 11:46 AM To: City Clerk Subject: BC NEWS - -Grant awarded to local community group for environmental education projects by Hennepin County Happy New Year! The EarthFest Committee would like to address the City Commissions at their January meeting to welcome each groups involvement with EARTHFEST planned for Sat April 16 - -after the Clites Watershed clean up event from 1 -4 p.m. to be held at the BC High School. Thank you for replying if we are welcome with the dates, times and location of where each group meets - Fin, Park /Rec, Planning, Housing and Charter. Thank You Diane Sannes Pres Friends of the Brookdale Library 763 560 8893 Grants awarded to community groups for environmental education projects The Friends of the Brookdale Library, a Brooklyn Center community nonprofit 501c3, is pleased to announce they have been awarded a $5000 environmental education grant by Hennepin County Environmental Services. This grant brings much excitement to the Brooklyn Center community around the opportunities for collaboration with area schools, churches, government groups and others to work together on environmental issues and activities. For more info please contact- Friends President Diane Sannes 763 560 8893- Hope to hear from you!! Friends of the Brookdale Library Brooklyn Center Friends of the Brookdale Library will involve children and adults in 20 interactive education exhibits and in -depth workshops based off the toolkit topics and activities at their annual EarthFest celebration, They will also expand the scope of EarthFest by using funds to coordinate six monthly environmental workshops based on toolkit topics, which will include hosting a Household Trash Challenge and Greening Your Celebration workshops. They aim to reach at least 500 people through EarthFest and the monthly workshops.. HUE iuuuGH Rift:IN:ItE Tobacco -Free Policy for Brooklyn Center Park System Version #1 Section 1: Rationale WHEREAS, the City believes that tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging in or watching outdoor recreational activities at City -owned or operated facilities is detrimental to their health and can be offensive to those using such facilities; and WHEREAS, the City has a unique opportunity to create and sustain an environment that supports a non - tobacco norm through a tobacco -free policy, rule enforcement, and adult -peer role modeling on City - owned outdoor recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, the City believes parents, leaders, and officials involved in recreation are role models for youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices they make; and WHEREAS, the tobacco industry advertises at and sponsors recreational events to foster a connection between tobacco use and recreation; and WHEREAS, cigarettes, once consumed in public spaces, are often discarded on the ground requiring additional maintenance expenses, diminish the beauty of the City's recreational facilities, and pose a risk to toddlers due to ingestion; and WHEREAS, the City Park & Recreation Board determines that the prohibition of tobacco use at the City's recreational facilities serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of our City. THEREFORE, be it resolved that tobacco use is prohibited in outdoor park and recreational facilities and park property. No person shall use any form of tobacco at or on any Brooklyn Center park property or recreational facilities [for clarification, names of all facilities can be listed here]: Section 2: Enforcement 1 Appropriate signs shall be posted in the above specified areas. 2 The community, especially facility users and staff, will be notified about this policy. 3 Staff will make periodic observations of recreational facilities to monitor for compliance. 4 Any person found violating this policy may be subject to immediate ejection from the recreation facility for the remainder of the event. Section 3: Effective Date This policy statement is effective immediately upon the date of adoption, which is , 20.__ Appropriate City Official Date Tobacco -Free Policy for Brooklyn Center Park System Version #2 Section 1: Rationale WHEREAS, the City believes that tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging in or watching outdoor recreational activities at City -owned or operated facilities is detrimental to their health and can be offensive to those using such facilities; and WHEREAS, the City has a unique opportunity to create and sustain an environment that supports a non - tobacco norm through a tobacco -free policy, rule enforcement, and adult -peer role modeling on City - owned outdoor recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, the City believes parents, leaders, and officials involved in recreation are role models for youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices they make; and WHEREAS, the tobacco industry advertises at and sponsors recreational events to foster a connection between tobacco use and recreation; and WHEREAS, cigarettes, once consumed in public spaces, are often discarded on the ground requiring additional maintenance expenses, diminish the beauty of the City's recreational facilities, and pose a risk to toddlers due to ingestion; and WHEREAS, the City Park & Recreation Board determines that the prohibition of tobacco use at the City's recreational facilities serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of our City. THEREFORE, be it resolved that tobacco use is prohibited in outdoor recreational facilities and park property. No person shall use any form of tobacco at or on any City -owned or operated park property or outdoor recreational facilities. The following exemptions apply to this policy: 1. Any City -owned trail 2.. Any park and recreation parking area 3. Confines of a vehicle parked in a designated parking area Section 2: Enforcement 1. Appropriate signs shall be posted in the above specified areas. 2 The community, especially facility users and staff, will be notified about this policy 3 Staff will make periodic observations of recreational facilities to monitor for compliance. 4 Any person found violating this policy may be subject to immediate ejection from the recreation facility for the remainder of the event. Section 3: Effective Date This policy statement is effective immediately upon the date of adoption, which is , 20�. Appropriate City Official Date Tobacco -Free Policy for Brooklyn Center Park System Version #3 Section 1: Rationale WHEREAS, the City believes that tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging in or watching outdoor recreational activities at City -owned or operated facilities is detrimental to their health and can be offensive to those using such facilities; and WHEREAS, the City has a unique opportunity to create and sustain an environment that supports a non - tobacco norm through a tobacco -free policy, rule enforcement, and adult -peer role modeling on City - owned outdoor recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, the City believes parents, leaders, and officials involved in recreation are role models for youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices they make; and WHEREAS, the tobacco industry advertises at and sponsors recreational events to foster a connection between tobacco use and recreation; and WHEREAS, cigarettes, once consumed in public spaces, are often discarded on the ground requiring additional maintenance expenses, diminish the beauty of the City's recreational facilities, and pose a risk to toddlers due to ingestion; and WHEREAS, the City Park & Recreation Board determines that the prohibition of tobacco use at the City's recreational facilities serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of our City. THEREFORE, be it resolved that tobacco use is prohibited in specific outdoor recreational facilities. No person shall use any form of tobacco at or on any of the following facilities: [List names or types of facilities here, such as playgrounds, beaches, skateboard parks, athletic fields, outdoor pools, picnic areas, etc). Section 2: Enforcement 1.. Appropriate signs shall be posted in the above specified areas. 2 The community, especially facility users and staff, will be notified about this policy 3 Staff will make periodic observations of recreational facilities to monitor for compliance. 4.. Any person found violating this policy may be subject to immediate ejection from the recreation facility for the remainder of the event. Section 3: Effective Date This policy statement is effective immediately upon the date of adoption, which is , 20_ Appropriate City Official Date Brooklyn Center Park & Recreation Committee 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 November 16, 2010 Respectfully submitted, )‘' 1\ 'k"Affe--, Sara Mannetter American Cancer Society Midwest Division, Inc. MN Grassroots Advocate Dear Brooklyn Center Park & Recreation Committee, On behalf of the American Cancer Society Midwest Division, I am pleased to submit this letter of support for the proposal to prohibit tobacco us on all park land and outdoor recreational facilities owned by the city of Brooklyn Center. The American Cancer Society (ACS) is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and services. One third of all cancer deaths are caused by tobacco. Minnesota needs to see a significant reduction in the number of people who smoke. The experience of other states suggest that our best hope lies in a comprehensive approach, which includes statewide and local prevention programs, strong youth access laws, cessation programs, counter - marketing campaigns, local tobacco control ordinances and an increase in the tobacco excise tax. Providing smoke free parks and recreational settings for youth is in keeping with a comprehensive approach to tobacco control and will serve your community well in making it a healthier place for youth. Together with other supporters, I am confident this initiative will be a success. This proposal is a reasonable policy measure that will send a positive, consistent message to youth and others within your community. We look forward to working with community members and organizations on this important community initiative and anticipate that experience gained will be of assistance to the American Cancer Society in its own mission. 4 :t1 ii i* Heart Disease and Stroke. You're the Cure. November 17, 2010 Brooklyn Center Park & Recreation Commission 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Dear Commission Members: American Heart I American Stroke Association. Association. Learn and Live. I am writing to you to express the support of the American Heart Association for a tobacco free policy for the Brooklyn Center park and recreation facilities. The American Heart Association has an impact goal to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent while reducing deaths by car- diovascular diseases by 20 percent by the year 2020. Because tobacco use is a modifiable risk factor for such things as heart disease, stroke, and heart attack, promoting policies that discourage the use of to- bacco products across all sectors of our society is a very important component of the work we do. Removing tobacco use from park and recreation facilities is important for several reasons, For starters, passing a policy would protect park patrons from second hand smoke. Perhaps more importantly, it is vital that we send consistent messages about health and tobacco use to the young people who are using the parks. When we encourage kids to be active, participate in sports and use the parks we are sending them positive messages about their health. It becomes more difficult to send those messages when others using the same space are using tobacco products. Making the non -use of tobacco a cultural norm in your city will help make it less likely that kids will start smoking in the first place. Finally, it is important that the prohibition on tobacco use be consistent across the city to include all parks, recreation facilities and open space owned by the city. This would avoid confusion among pa- trons and would be most effective in sending the positive health messages to young people that we are trying to communicate. Sincerely, Rachel Callanan, JD Regional Vice President of Advocacy—MN and WI American Heart Association American Heart Association • MN Advocacy Department • 4701 West 77 Street • Edina, MN 55435 Phone: (952) 835 -3300 www.heart.ora /mnadvocacv Office of the Area Director 300 South 6th Street (MC 150) Minneapolis, MN 55487 January 4, 2011 Jim Glasoe Brooklyn Center Park & Recreation Commission 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Dear Mr. Glasoe: I am writing in support of the proposed tobacco -free ordinance you will be discussing and encourage you to consider making all park venues tobacco -free. Our department is a leader in promoting healthy youth development. As such, we work to prevent youth tobacco use, reduce exposure to secondhand smoke, and promote positive adult role modeling. By supporting a comprehensive tobacco -free policy that includes your entire park system, Brooklyn Center can send a clear message that the community cares about the health of its youth and wants them to make positive lifestyle decisions. Such a policy will ensure that coaches, parents, and all adults can be positive role models by not using tobacco in any parks and recreational areas. Tobacco use not only exposes participants and spectators to the harmful effects of secondhand smoke, but it is also a nuisance and safety concern. The litter caused by tobacco use diminishes the beauty of the Brooklyn Center park system and can be accidentally ingested by young children. Our recreation areas should be places where we can go to improve our health and fitness, or just relax in a clean and healthy environment. We encourage you to make all Brooklyn Center park district venues tobacco -free. Sincerely, Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department Todd Monson Public Health Director 14 612- 348 -4464 Phone 612 - 348 -2856 Fax www.hennepin.us