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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 12-14 PRM 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 Iienlepin 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 Shim to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.