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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 06-19 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 JUNE 19, 2012 EAST PALMERPARK CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sorensoncalled the meetingto order at 6:49p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, CommissionersEbert, Lee, Peterson,Russell and Shinnick were present.Also present wereCity Council liaison Carol Klevenand Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF MINUTES –May 15, 2012, May 22, 2012 th Commissioner Peterson noted that he was present at the May 15meeting, but was not included as suchin the Roll Call. Chair Sorenson also noted that,under Set Next Meeting Date, the 6:15 p.m. Parks Tour shouldhave been listed first. There was a motion by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Russell to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2012, Park & Recreation Commission as amended. The motion was passed unanimously. There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the minutes of the May 22, 2012, Park & Recreation Commission as presented. The motion was passed unanimously. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Kleven provided the Commission with updates from the June 11, 2012,City Council meeting including; Brooklyn Boulevard CorridorStudy, changes to the Shingle Creek th Crossing development, the June 25hearing regarding the Maranatha Project and the Charter Commission’s recommendation regarding Eminent Domain. TURF ISSUES-STREET RECONSTRUCTION STAGING AREAS Chair Sorenson noted that turf in the areas that have been previously used as staging areas for the street reconstruction projects was not as healthy and consistent as before the neighborhood street reconstruction projects. Marlin Park, Lions Park Willow Lane Park and East Palmer Park were noted as examples. After some discussion, the Commission asked that CARS Director Glasoe send a letter to the Public Works Department asking that they consider enhancing the future project specifications, as it relates to reestablishment of turfin the staging areas. WILLOW LANE PARK-BASKETBALL HOOPS Chair Sorenson reported that he had recently learned the Osseo School District was taking down the basketball hoops at the Willow Lane Early Childhood Education building, to allow for work to their parking lots. Chair Sorensonnoted this removal would leave only one hoop in apark, that once contained two full courts and the school hoops.Chair Sorenson noted the basketball hoops had been reduced as a result of complaints from neighboring property ownersregarding noise, littering and other inappropriate activities. CARS Director Glasoe reported he had been contacted by residents who were having issues with soccer playing in the park, but that he had received nocomplaints regarding basketball. After some discussion,Commissioners asked that Commissioners along with the Police Park Patrol assist in monitoring basketball activity at the parkover the summer. TOBACCO FREE SIGNS Chair Sorenson noted the new park rules signs were being placed in the parks and the “No Smoking” signs were placed below these signs. Chair Sorenson noted this placement was not necessarily consistent with the policy recommended by the Commission and adopted by the City Council. Chair Sorenson also noted that some of the park rules signs still had the wrong information regarding hours and asked that Commissioners review allsign placements as they visit the parks over the summer and notedthis item be revisited in the fall. PARK IMPROVEMENTS-UPDATE CARS Director Glasoe reported the new shelter building at West Palmer Park was complete, except for some landscaping. Mr. Glasoe continued that the shelter building at Northport Park had been removed and the basketball court and hoop at East Palmer Park completed. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for September 18, 2012at 7:00 p.m. MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Russellmade a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick, to adjourn the meeting at 7:36p.m. The motion passed unanimously.