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Home My WebLink About2011 10-11 PRA i i AGENDA Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Commission Tuesday, October 11, 2011 7:00 p.m. Community Room #221, Brooklyn Center Community Center 1. Call to Order 7 :00 p. m. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes- September 20, 2011 5. City Council Liaison Report 6 New Business * Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant Application- Youth Soccer Field(s) 7. Old Business *2011 -2025 Capital Improvements Program- Planned Park Improvements - Council Recommendation * Community Garden- Location Options 8. Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda November 15, 2011 9. Adjournment 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 SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 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, Russell Shinnick and Starling were present. Commissioner Peterson, was absent and excused. Also present were residents Diane Sannes, Alex Topo, Noble Watrud, City Council Liaison Dan Ryan and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Sorenson asked a discussion item related to Centerbrook Golf Course greens fees be added under new business. By consensus, the agenda was approved as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — June 21, 2011 Joint Session with the Housing Commission, June 21, 2011 regular Minutes. There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Starling too approve the minutes of the June 25, 2011, Joint Meeting with the housing Commission as written. The motion passed unanimously. 1 Commissioner Ebert noted the June 21, 20011 minutes had Commissioner Peterson making a motion regarding the March 15, 2011 minutes, yet he was absent from the meeting. CARS Director Glasoe indicated the minutes should have read "Commissioner Russell" made the motion. There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the minutes of the June 21, 2011, Park & Recreation Commission as amended. The motion passed unanimously i COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported he was happy to announce the groundbreaking for the Shingle Creek Crossing Development was set for September 22nd. Councilmember Ryan elaborated on some minor demolition issues at the former Brookdale property and discussed changes that were made to the 1999 Planned Unit Development agreement for the site. Councilmember Ryan indicated the City Council had established the preliminary tax levy increase for 2012, noting that current service levels will be able to be maintained, while keeping property tax increases to a minimum. 2012 -2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM- Planned Park Improvements CARS Director Glasoe reviewed the proposed 2012 -2026 Capital Improvements Plan, noting changes that had been made since last year's plan. Mr. Glasoe noted the most significant change for the planned park improvements was moving the Orchard Lane Park shelter building replacement to 2012 and moving the Northport shelter back in the schedule of improvements to 2016. CARS Director Glasoe added the Orchard Lane building replacement had been left off the schedule when the Capital Improvements Plan was expanded from a five year plan to a multi -year plan a few years back. Mr. Glasoe added the reason for the change in the Northport shelter building was to allow for some master site planning with the Northport School, particularly as it related to parking, bus turnarounds and site access. Mr. Glasoe noted the Robbinsdale School District had committed to a multi -year plan to reconstruct the interior of the school and had not yet addressed the outdoor site planning issues. Chair Sorenson noted the poor condition of the Northport shelter building, noting the laminated wood beam superstructure had deteriorated significantly and may be a safety hazard. After some additional discussion, there was a motion made by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to have staff inspect the shelter building for safety and make any necessary repairs. The motion was unanimously passed. CARS Director Glasoe noted that tonight's item was just for discussion, and that he would be bringing the item back at the October meeting for a recommendation. ADOPT -A -PARK CLEAN -UP Chair Sorenson noted that he and his wife had visited both Marlin and Lakeside Parks the previous weekend and had cleaned both parks. CARS Director Glasoe indicated he would inform staff that both parks had been cleaned, and that the Commission had fulfilled their three cleanup commitment. CENTERBROOK FEES Chair Sorenson reported that he had received several questions regarding the green fee pricing at Centerbrook golf course. Mr. Sorenson indicated residents were concerned because discount pricing by some of the 18 -hole courses that put their greens fees at the same, or lower than Centerbrook. Chair Sorenson also discussed the lack of shade and water on the course. CARS Director Glasoe responded that all golf courses had discount pricing and "specials" that they ran at various times of the year. Mr. Glasoe identified a number of such "specials" that Centerbrook had run in 2011. CARS Director Glasoe also responded to the concern regarding the lack of water on the course, noting that current industry standards did not allow water jugs to be placed on the course because of potential contamination. CARS Director Glasoe noted financial performance at Centerbrook had not been good and that this provided a good opportunity for the Commission to further discuss the issue. After some additional discussion, CARS Director Glasoe offered to bring back additional information regarding the golf course operation at a future meeting. COMMUNITY GARDENS Chari Sorenson asked if any of the meeting guests wanted to speak on the issue. Diane Sannes indicated there was a great need for community gardens and noted that she had done extensive work in the past with City staff to identify suitable locations. Mr. Topo and Ms. Watrud also spoke in favor of community garden space. CARS Director Glasoe presented a matrix that staff had developed to help evaluate potential parks sites that might be suitable for Community Gardens. Mr. Glasoe asked that the Commission attempt to narrow down park options to 5 or 6, noting it would help when completing the matrix. After some discussion, the Commission asked that the inventory be completed for Northport, East Palmer, Centennial and Happy Hollow Parks. They also asked that Mr. Glasoe research the joint Community Gardens site operated by the cities of Brooklyn Park and Crystal. Councilmember Ryan indicated the City Council was very supportive of the Community Gardens and indicated the Council was looking forward to receiving the full Community Gardens report later this year. Councilmember Ryan noted he had another commitment and left the meeting at 8:00 p.m. SET NEXT MEETING DATE CARS Director Glasoe reported that there was a special election scheduled on October 18"', (the regularly scheduled night) and noted no meetings could be held that evening. By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for October 11, 2011, 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 Russell to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. i