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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 05-21 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 MAY 21, 2013 EARLE BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA CALL TO ORDER Chair Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Dalton, Ebert, Peterson, and Witalka were present. Commissioners Russell and Shinnick were absent. Also present were City Council Liaison Kris Lawrence-Anderson and Community Activities, Recreation and Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA By consensus, the agenda was approved as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 16, 2013 There was a motion by Commissioner Witalka, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to approve the minutes of the April 16, 2013, meeting of the Park & Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson deferred on providing a formal update given the late start to the meeting. She asked if Commissioners had any questions. There were no Commission questions. PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION CHARTER- SCOPE/MISSION Chair Sorenson asked for Commissioner clarification on this item, noting the age of the original Resolution establishing the Commission and the significant number of revisions since its adoption. Commissioners Dalton and Peterson noted the previous Commission discussion centered on the word conservation in the original scope and asked if Chair Sorenson had any historical context regarding the Commission and conservation. Chair Sorenson responded that his recollection was that the term conservation was primarily related to the effort to protect and conserve open space for the use of citizens. Chair Sorenson noted the parks system was still under development at the time and there was concern that adequate amounts of open space be preserved. After some additional discussion, Chair Sorenson asked that this item be placed on the September 2013 agenda. EARTHFEST 2013 Commissioner Dalton reported the Earthfest 2013 event was a resounding success and thanked the Commission, Commissioner Peterson and CARS Director Glasoe for their involvement. Commissioner Peterson noted a group; Friends of Palmer Lake Park had introduced themselves at the event and shared some of their work. He added it would be nice to recognize their efforts. Council Liaison Lawrence-Anderson noted the Random Acts of Kindness program and indicated they could be nominated by the Commission. ADOPT-A-PARK CLEAN-UP Chair Sorenson reported that Commissioners Peterson (and son Matthew), Shinnick and Witalka had joined him on April 27th to conduct the first clean-up of Marlin and Lakeside Parks. Chair Sorenson noted he will send an e-mail in July announcing the second cleanup and recruiting help. COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS CARS Director Glasoe reported that, per a request from the Commission, the 2008 community survey results were provided to give a framework for the 2012 results presented last month. Mr. Glasoe again noted the significant positive changes from the 2008 to 2012 results. OTHER Chair Sorenson referenced the discussion at the March Commission meeting regarding ice skating rinks and indicated he had visited Willow Lane Park. Chair Sorenson noted the hockey rink was still present, despite the fact that the park has not had a shelter building for many years. Chair Sorenson noted the new shelter building at West Palmer Park and asked if the rink was in the best location. After some discussion, Commissioner Ebert made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Witalka recommending that staff consider moving the hockey rink from Willow Lane to East Palmer Park. The motion passed unanimously. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for June 18, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Witalka made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to adjourn the meeting at 8:14p.m. The motion passed unanimously.