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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 01-17 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 JANUARY 17, 2012 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 City Council liaison Carol Kleven and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Sorenson asked that an item "East Palmer Park Basketball Court" be added under Old Business. By consensus, the agenda was approved as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — November 15, 2011 Chair Sorenson noted that Commissioner Peterson had requested the November minutes include non -voted discussion regarding the need for adding benches to the basketball court at West Palmer Park. CARS Director Glasoe also noted Commissioner Lee should have been included as present at the meeting. There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2011 Park & Recreation Commission as amended. The motion passed unanimously. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chair Sorenson opened nominations for Commission Chair. Commissioner Shinnick nominated Commissioner Sorenson. Commissioner Russell seconded the nomination. No other nominations were forwarded. The motion was unanimously passed. Chair Sorenson named Tom Shinnick as Vice - Chair. NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGNATIONS Assistant City Manager Vickie Schleuning presented the concept of Neighborhood Designations and the advantages of using common designations for areas of the city. Ms. Schleuning indicated the proposed names followed the neighborhood labels used as part of Police Department's neighborhood meetings. The Commission noted that, as most of the areas were named after the area parks, their first reaction was favorable. After some discussion, the Commission advised that, while they felt the concept of neighborhood designations made sense, they felt some consideration might be given to renaming a couple of the areas. The Commission suggested the neighborhood designated in the plan as Upper Twin was most commonly referred to as the Northport neighborhood. In addition the Commission noted the Middle Twin area plight best be termed Twin Lake. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Kleven introduced herself and reported that she looked forward to working with the Commission. Councilmember Kleven reviewed the actions of the City Council from their January 9 "' meeting and asked if he Commission had any questions. Commissioners asked about the status of the FBI building and the naming of other stores in the Shingle Creek Crossing development. Councilmember Kleven responded that the FBI had a February occupancy date planned and that the Shingle Creek Crossing developer had not yet named any of the other stores that would be part of the development. 2012 AGENDA ITEMS CARS Director Glasoe indicated that, as always, staff would continue to identify and place on the meetings' agendas, items that need to be considered by the Commission. Mr. Glasoe asked that Commissioners forward agenda items throughout the year. HENNEPIN COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS GRANT- Grant Update and Request Ideas. CARS Director Glasoe reported that the City had been informed that their application for conversion of the Centennial Park baseball field to youth soccer fields had not been chosen for funding. Mr. Glasoe continued that he would be meeting with the Grant staff to discuss reasons why the application was not chosen for funding. Mr. Glasoe noted the intention was to resubmit the application in September. FIREHOUSE PARK BASKETBALL COURT - Review Options CARS Director Glasoe presented five options for relocation of the Firehouse Park basketball court. Mr. Glasoe reviewed the cost estimates for each option and some of the advantages and disadvantages of each. After considerable discussion, the Commission directed Mr. Glasoe to secure a quote for installation of a camera a Firehouse Park, as an alternative to moving the basketball court PARKS SIGNS CARS Director Glasoe indicated that the new park- rules signs had been installed in the parks and shared a picture of one of the installations. EAST PALMER PARK BASKETBALL COURT CARS Director Glasoe reported the former basketball court at East Palmer Park had been examined and that an estimate of $6,000 and $8,000 had been established to refurbish the court. Mr. Glasoe noted the current location was still subject to frequent flooding and that, if the Commission wanted to recommend the reconstruction of a basketball court at East Palmer, it might be best to do so through the annual Capital Improvements Program. Chair Sorenson asked that alternate locations be identified and that the item be brought back to a future meeting. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for February 21, 2012 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 8:12 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.