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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
MAY 15, 2012
ROOM#221- COMMUNITY CENTER
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairperson Shinnick called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Sorenson, Commissioners, Ebert, Lee, Russell, Shinnick and Starling were present Also
present were City Council liaison Carol Kleven,Public Works Director Steve Lillehaug and
Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA j
By consensus,the agenda was approved.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES—March 20,2012,April 17,2012
There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Lee to approve the
minutes of the March 20, 2012,Park&Recreation Commission as presented. The motion was
passed unanimously.
There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Lee to approve the
minutes of the April 17, 2012,Park&Recreation Commission as presented. The motion was
passed unanimously.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Councilmember Kleven provided the Commission with updates from May 14,2012 City Council
meeting.
SHINGLE CREEK TRAIL REALIGNMENT
Public Works Director Steve Lillehaug presented an overview of the Shingle Creek Trail
Realignment proposed by Three Rivers Park District. Mr. Lillehaug explained the anticipated
project looks to realign trail segments along the Shingle Creels Regional trail from 1-694 to Bass I
Lake Road.
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Mr. Lillehaug noted the primary driving force behind the project was to reposition the trail to
areas that were not prone to flooding. Mr. Lillehaug added the existing trail sections would be
reverted to"nature"type trails.
After some discussion, Commissioner Shinniek made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Russell,to recommend the City Council approve the Shingle Creek trail realignment. The
motion passed unanimously.
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COMMUNITY GARDENS UPDATE
CARS Director Glasoe reported that the City Council,at their May 14,'2012,meeting, had asked
the Park and Recreation and Housing Commissions to reconsider Centennial Park West as a site
for the proposed Community Gardens Programs.
Mr. Glasoe noted the intent would be to meet with the Housing Commission later tonight to
discuss the recommendation.
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EAST PALMER PARK, BASKETBALL HOOP INSTALLATION
CARS Director Glasoe reported that Public Works staff were working toward installation of the
basketball hoop at East Palmer Park,but were looking to do some repaving of the court as part of
the improvement.
Chair Sorenson asked about an approximate completion date. Public Work Director Lillehaug
indicated he hoped to have things completed in 3-4 weeks.
SET NEXT MEETING DATE
By consensus,the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for June 19,
2012 at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Commissioner Russell made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Starling, to adjourn the
meeting at 7:38 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. I
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