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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 11-20 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 NOVEMBER 20, 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, Peterson, Russell and Shinnick were present. Commissioner Ebert was absent and excused. Also present were City Council Liaison Carol Kleven and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA CARS Director Glasoe asked that an item relating to Recycling in the Parks be placed under “Old Business” on the agenda. By consensus, the agenda was approved as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 16, 2012 Commissioner Peterson noted a punctuation error in the “Miscellaneous” section. There was a motion by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Russell to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2012, meeting of the Park & Recreation Commission as amended. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Kleven reported on a number of items from the October 24th City Council meeting including: the conducting of a citywide survey; the delivery of Good Neighbor brochures; 2012 Random Acts of Kindness; the submission of plans for a new L.A. Fitness; and allocations for the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance. COMMISSIONER TERM EXPIRATIONS CARS Director Glasoe reported the terms of Commissioners Russell and Shinnick were expiring at the end of the year. He asked that the Commissioners let him know if they wished to be reappointed by the end of December. Both Commissioner Russell and Shinnick indicated a desire to be reappointed. Mr. Glasoe indicated he would share this information with the City Clerk. NO SMOKING IN THE PARKS- Review Sign Placement CARS Director Glasoe noted there had been some discussion among the Commission regarding the placement of no smoking signs in the park, as the placement may not be consistent with the current policy. Mr. Glasoe provided the Commission with a copy of the current Tobacco-Free Parks policy, pictures of the available no smoking signs and a matrix of all parks and amenities. CARS Director Glasoe indicated that he was providing the information at tonight’s meeting as background information and would begin the review of the individual parks in January. HENNEPIN YOUTH SPORTS GRANT REQUEST CARS Director Glasoe reported the City had received notice that its Hennepin Youth Sports Grant application had been approved and the City would be receiving $116,500 for conversion of the former baseball field in Centennial Park to youth soccer fields. Mr. Glasoe noted the construction schedule called for work to begin in the fall of 2013, with completion in the spring of 2014. BROOKLYN CENTER YOUTH RECREATION CENTER CARS Director Glasoe reported installation of flooring, baskets and volleyball equipment had been completed at the new Brooklyn Center Youth Recreation Facility. Mr. Glasoe referenced pictures of the gym contained in the meeting packet and noted groups had already begun using the facility. Mr. Glasoe indicated work continues on a formal cooperative use agreement and noted the City would be responsible for scheduling the facility. RECYCLING IN PARKS CARS Director Glasoe indicated he had a conversation with Dan Ruiz, Administrator of the Hennepin Recycling Group, regarding what neighboring communities are doing with respect to recycling in parks. Mr. Glasoe noted Brooklyn Park and Crystal had selected a limited number of parks in which to place recycling barrels and test their use. After some discussion, the Commission asked that CARS Director Glasoe contact Mr. Ruiz and ask that a similar test be conducted in Centennial, Evergreen and Firehouse Parks in 2013. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for January 15, 2013, 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 Russell to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.