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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 09-18 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 SEPTEMBER 18, 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 Dalton, Ebert, Peterson and Shinnick were present. Commissioners Lee and Russell 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 as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 19, 2012 CARS Director Glasoe reported the “Call to Order” of the June 19, 2012 meeting should have read 6:49 p.m. and not the 8:15 p.m. shown. There was a motion by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to approve the minutes of the June 19, 2012, meeting of the Park & Recreation Commission as amended. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Kleven reported the new Wal-Mart store at the Shingle Creek Crossing th development had opened on September 12 and that sales had been very strong. Councilmember Kleven reported that Police Chief Kevin Benner had briefed the City Council on loud parties in the community and reported the Police Department had received a high speed license plate reader, but noted the information would not be kept after it was read. Councilmember Kleven shared the City Council had approved $50,000 for flooring and equipment for the new Brooklyn Center Youth Recreation Facility at Brooklyn Center High School and also th reported on the Slims Pizza development at 69 Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard. 2013-2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM- Planned Park Improvements CARS Director Glasoe reviewed the proposed 2013-2027 Capital Improvements Plan, noting there had been very few changes that had been made since last year’s plan. Mr. Glasoe noted the allocation for the Centennial Park soccer fields had been moved from 2012 to 2013, as it was intended to be a match for the Hennepin Youth Sports Program grant, if received. Mr. Glasoe also noted the proposed improvements for 2027. CARS Director Glasoe noted that tonight’s item had been added for discussion only, and that he would be bringing the item back at the October meeting for a recommendation. Chair Sorenson also noted that we would like additional discussion on parks classifications and park amenities at an upcoming meeting. HAPPY HOLLOW PARK- PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT CARS Director Glasoe reported that, per Chair Sorenson’s recent e-mail, the playground equipment at Happy Hollow Park had been completely destroyed by fire. Mr. Glasoe noted that the city’s insurance carrier would be replacing the equipment. There was some discussion about the possibility of revising the equipment to serve a different age range. After some additional discussion, CARS Director Glasoe noted the insurance carrier would replace the equipment that was there, but not any additions or changes. Mr. Glasoe reported the replacement equipment was scheduled to be installed yet this fall. HENNEPIN COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS APPLICATION CARS Director Glasoe reported that the next round of applications for the Hennepin County Youth Sports Grants were due October 5, 2012. Mr. Glasoe asked for a resolution of support for an application to continue the conversion of the baseball field at Centennial Park to youth soccer fields. After some discussion, Commissioner Peterson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick recommending the City Council support the grant application for youth soccer fields in Centennial Park. ADOPT-A-PARK CLEAN-UP Chair Sorenson noted that the Commission has one more “clean-up” of Marlin and Lakeside Parks to complete by the end of the year. After some discussion, the Commission determined that th September 27 at 5:00 p.m. was the best time for the clean-up. Chair Sorenson noted he would th send out a reminder e-mail prior to the 27. PARK MONITORING ASSIGNMENTS Chair Sorenson reported that part of the responsibility of the Commissioners was to visit their neighborhood parks on a regular basis, noting any deficiencies and reporting them to City Staff. Chair Sorenson noted the current Commission membership did not include representatives of all of the Public Service Areas. Accordingly, some Commissioners would need to monitor parks outside of their service area. Chair Sorenson volunteered to monitor Orchard Lane Park, Commissioner Peterson took Kylawn and Wangstad Parks, Commissioner Ebert volunteered to monitor Marlin Park and Commissioner Dalton took Cahlander and Garden City Parks. NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGNATIONS . Chair Sorenson directed this item be deferred to the October meeting. TURF ISSUES- STREET RECONSTRUCTION AREAS Cars Director Glasoe shared a memorandum he had sent to Public Works Director Steve Lillehaug regarding the Park and Recreation Commissions request to enhance the specifications for the annual neighborhood street reconstruction program as they related to reestablishment of turf in the project staging areas. Mr. Glasoe reported that Mr. Lillehaug noted the specifications had already been improved and referenced the condition of the turf at the East Palmer Park staging areas, as opposed to previous projects. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for October 16, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in Community Room #221 of the Brooklyn Center Community Center. MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Shinnick made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.