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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 11-15 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 NOVEMBER 15, 2011 COMMUNITY ROOM #221, COMMUNITY CENTER CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:02p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Ebert, Lee, Peterson,Russell,Shinnick and Starling were present. Also present wereCity Council Liaison Dan Ryan, Recreation Program Supervisor Joe Ericksen andCommunity Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA By consensus the agenda was approved as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES –October 11, 2011 There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Eberttoapprove the minutes of the October 11, 2011,Park and RecreationCommission meeting aswritten. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Ryanreported the Earle Brown Heritage Center was able to transfer $200,000 from year end 2010 funds to its Capital Fund. Councilmember Ryan noted that 18 trees had been planted in East Palmer Park as part of the neighborhood street reconstruction project. Councilmember Ryan indicated that recent census figures showed 14% of householdsand 33% of children in Brooklyn Center live in poverty. COMMISSIONER TERM EXPIRATIONS CARS Director Glasoe indicated that he had received a letterfrom the City Clerk indicating the Park & Recreation Commission terms for Chair Sorensonand Commission Starling would be expiring at the end of the year. Mr. Glasoe asked thatChair Sorenson and Commissioner Starling inform him by the end of the month if they wished to be reappointed. Both Chair Sorenson and Commissioner Starling indicated they would liketo be reappointed. FIREHOUSE PARK BASKETBALL COURT CARS Director Glasoe reported that the Brooklyn Center School District had submitted plans for the community gymnasium that is to be built on the Brooklyn Center High School site. Mr. Glasoe noted the plan submission showed an outdoor basketball court that would be installed by “other”. Mr. Glasoe noted this could be beneficial should the Commission choose the school district site as anoption for the Firehouse basketball court, as the siteplan would have already been approved with an outside court. After some discussion, CARS Director Glasoe indicated that he would bring alternative basketball court options, with costs,to the January meeting. CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE CARS Director Glasoe and Recreation Program Supervisor Joe Ericksen provided an overview of the Centerbrook Golf Coursefinancesover the past five years.Mr. Glasoe noted the golf course financial performance had not been good and that the City Council and Financial Commission had examined the performance as part of the City Council review of Enterprise Fund Budgets. CARS Director Glasoe and Recreation Program Supervisor Ericksen provided information on the current market conditions, course attributes, targeted audiences, and operational changes planned thatwould assist in making Centerbrook financially viable. CARS Director Glasoe reported the City Council and Financial Commission had recommended a plan that would provide for a one-time infusion of cash to bring the golf course fundback to a neutral cash position. Mr. Glasoe noted that, by doing so, staff would be able to more accurately gauge the effect of changes that are implemented moving forward. The Commission provided Mr. Glasoe and Mr. Ericksen with suggestions regarding various aspects of Centerbrook operations. EAST PALMER PARK BASKETBALL COURT Commissioner Peterson asked about the cost of rehabilitating the basketball court at East Palmer Park. CARS Director Glasoe indicated that he had not had an opportunity to speakwith the Streets and Parks Maintenance Supervisor to develop an estimate.Mr. Glasoe indicated he would follow up with the Streets and Parks MaintenanceSupervisor regarding thisitemand provide information at the January meeting. CARS Director Glasoe reported that he had spoken with Public Works staff about the possibility of benches for the West Palmer basketball courts and they had indicated they would be able to place the benches next spring. DOG PARK CARS Director Glasoe provided the Commissionwith some historical information regarding the Commission’s last conversation regardingoff-leashdog parksin Brooklyn Center. After somediscussion, Chair Sorensonasked that CARS Director Glasoe research the option of adding neighboring community dog park information on the City’s website. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for January 17, 2012,at 7:00 p.m.in Community Room #221 of the Brooklyn Center Community Center. MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Russellmade a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ebert,to adjourn the meeting at 8:38p.m. The motion passed unanimously.