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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 10-15 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 OCTOBER 15, 2013 COMMUNITY CENTER ROOM #221 CALL TO ORDER Chair Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson, Commissioners Dalton, Ebert, Russell, Shinnick and Witalka were present. 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 – September 17, 2013 There was a motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Witalka to approve the minutes of the September 17, 2013, meeting of the Park & Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported the City Council continues to spend a lot of time and effort reviewing the proposed 2014 budget and Capital Improvements Plan. Council Liaison Lawrence-Anderson also reported Qdoba Mexican Restaurant was opening the end of the month and noted LA Fitness had an open house scheduled for October 26th. Ms. Lawrence-Anderson indicated the former Brookdale food court building is planned for demolition, with a number of smaller separate buildings taking its place. Chair Sorenson asked about the completion date for the Maranatha project. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson indicated she thought it was soon, but would check. There was some additional discussion regarding Mr. BBQ, Jammin Wings and the Days Inn. BROOKLYN CENTER PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PLAN CARS Director Glasoe noted the proposed Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan was being presented tonight, but that it would be on the November agenda for Commission recommendation. Mr. Glasoe noted the Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan was developed by the City of Brooklyn Center, in partnership with Hennepin County with the ultimate goal of increasing walking and bicycling in the community. CARS Director Glasoe asked that Commissioners review the prosed Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan and identify and issues, questions of areas for improvement. There was some discussion on the separation of bikers/walkers on the trails and signage. Chair Sorenson asked if the improvements previously identified in the Shingle Creek Regional Trail Plan had been included in this plan. CARS Director Glasoe responded that it was his understanding that they had been included. Chair Sorenson directed this item be placed on the November agenda for recommendation. 2014-2028 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN- PARK IMPROVEMENTS CARS Director Glasoe noted the proposed Capital Improvements Plan had been presented at the September meeting and was on tonight’s agenda for Commission recommendation. Chair Sorenson asked if the “corrections” identified at the September meeting had been made. CARS Director Glasoe responded it was his understanding the changes had been made. After some discussion Commissioner Shinnick made a motion recommending the City Council approve the parks portion of the 2014-2028 Capital Improvements Plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Witalka and passed unanimously. WILLOW LANE HOCKEY RINK CARS Director Glasoe reviewed a communication from Streets and Parks Supervisor Todd Berg regarding the hockey rink at Willow Lane Park, noting the proposed moving of the rink to West Palmer Park was “on their radar”, but indicating their initial review of the proposed move revealed some obstacles to completing it this year. Obstacles noted included the rink at Willow Lane had been paved a number of years back and the potential site at West Palmer would need to be re-graded. CENTENNIAL SOCCER FIELDS CARS Director Glasoe reported the bids for construction work on the youth soccer fields in Centennial Park had come back higher than anticipated and that revisions in the plans and specifications would need to be made. Mr. Glasoe noted the schedule still called for improvements to be made this fall, with the fields being ready for use in June 2014. MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER CARS Director Glasoe reported that plans and specifications were being developed by Blumentals Architecture for the proposed Memorial Amphitheater and noted the intent was to go out for bids on the project early in 2014. Mr. Glasoe added that recent soil borings has identified less than ideal soils on the construction site. ADOPT-A-PARK CLEAN UP Chair Sorenson reported he had conducted a cleaning up of Marlin and Lakeside Parks on Wednesday, September 18th, noting the parks were pretty litter free. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was set for November 19, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. MEETING ADJOURNED Commissioner Shinnick made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Russell to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.