HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 03-20 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
MARCH 20, 2012
COUNCIL/COMMISSION ROOM, CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairperson Shinnick called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Shinnick, Commissioners, Lee, Russell and Starling were present. Chair Sorenson
and Commissioners Ebert and Peterson were absent and excused. Also present were City
Council liaison Carol Kleven and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim
Glasoe.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
By consensus, the agenda was approved.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES—February 21, 2012
There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Lee to approve the
minutes of the February 21, 2012 Park& Recreation Commission as presented. The motion was
passed unanimously.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Councilmember Kleven provided the Commission with updates from the February 13, 2012 City
Council meeting
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/COMMISSIONS MEETING
CARS Director Glasoe reminded Commissioners of the joint meeting between the City Council
and all of the Commissions scheduled for April 11"' and asked for any additional input regarding
the Park & Recreation Commission's power point presentation highlighting last year's activities.
No additional changes were identified.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE HOUSING COMMISSION TO DISCUSS THE
POTENTIAL SITING OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN AT HAPPY HOLLOW
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AND ITEMS RELATING TO ESTABLISHING A
COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM FOR 2012.
After a brief introduction of all the commission members and a staff update.on the search for
candidate sites for community gardening opportunities; along with the discovery that the Crystal
Airport gardening area could not be expanded because of the airway and flight pattern
restrictions,the Commissioners discussed the following:
- The initial garden plots identified in the Northwest corner of the park and neighbor
opposition which resulted in the alternate site (45' x140') in the northern and central
portion of the park.
- The layout and recreational use of the ball field does not appear to conflict with the
proposed garden layout.
- Acknowledgement that there are no utilities located in the proposed garden layout.
- Discussion about reconsidering the initial site in the Northwest corner with some
revisions or other mitigating actions to address the resident's issues, and the option of
expanding the 14 garden plots.
- The 8 stall parking lot and indications from Brooklyn Park that parking has not been an
issue with their garden program.
- The budget necessary to cover the costs of a satellite/portable rest room, waste pick up,
with the remaining funds to cover material costs for a perimeter fence.
- Recognition that the partnership with Malmborg's Nursery/Greenhouse is providing
water service for the 14 garden plots with a rental fee of$50 per season is feasible.
- A tentative schedule that would establish a community garden program for this year's
growing season:
March 26th City Council work session for direction and authorization to schedule a
neighborhood meeting on April 17th (the next regular meeting of both the Housing
Commission and Park & Recreation Commission);
Neighborhood Meeting on April 17th with the Commission's recommendation to follow
the meeting,
City Council Meeting on April 23`d to approve the use of the Park and authorize the
Community Garden Program to commence,
Two weeks for site preparation, marketing, applications, etc.
May 9th City Council sets the rental at $50 per season.
The weekend of May 18t"_the plots would be ready for the gardeners.
Confirmation that the community gardening program would be a function of the C.A.R.S.
and the Park& Recreation Commission with the Housing Commission being available to
assist as necessary. The primary role and focus of the Housing Commission is to pursue
additional gardening opportunities throughout the community.
The consensus of both Commissions was to proceed with the conceptual Happy Hollow
Community Garden Site as the best option and to request City Council direction on calling for a
neighborhood meeting and proceeding with a Community Gardening Program for 2012.
SET NEXT MEETING DATE
By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for April 17,
2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Happy Hollow Park.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Starling, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:10 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
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