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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 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, 2014 FIREHOUSE PARK SHELTER CALL TO ORDER Chair Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:08 pm. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson and Commissioners Bonovsky, Dalton and Witalka were present Commissioners Ebert, Russell and Shinnick were absent and excused. Also present were City Council Liaison Lin Myszkowski and Community Activities, Recreation & Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Sorenson reported that, given the diminishing daylight and the number of Commissioners absent, he would like to move the “Revisit Parks Tobacco Free Policy” item to the October agenda. There was a motion by Commissioner Witalka, seconded by Commissioner Bonovsky to approve the agenda as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 10, 2014 There was a motion by Commissioner Witalka, seconded by Commissioner Bonovsky to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2014 meeting of the Park & Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Myszkowski reported the City Council had approved a Sunday Tap Room license for Surly Brewing, following an Ordinance change. Councilmember Myszkowski added that City Council salaries will remain the same for 2015 and 2016, based upon recent action by the Council. Councilmember Myszkowski reported the City Council had approved the final plans and specifications for the Amphitheater project and authorized bids for the project. CENTENNIAL SOCCER FIELDS- Update CARS Director Glasoe reported the contractor was finishing up work on the conversion of the baseball fields to youth soccer fields. Mr. Glasoe added the irrigation system was operating and the grass seed had sprouted and was growing. Mr. Glasoe noted the turf should be established enough to be playable for the 2015 season. MERMORIAL AMPHITHEATER UPDATE CARS Director Glasoe reported that bids for the amphitheater project had been opened on September 4th, noting the architect’s construction estimate was between $400,000 and $410,000. Mr. Glasoe continued, adding the lowest bid came in at just over $599,000. Mr. Glasoe indicated the Amphitheatre Fundraising Task Force was reviewing the bids, meeting with the architect and discussing options for reducing the construction costs. Mr. Glasoe added the Task Force would likely be making a recommendation to the City Council at one of their October meetings. 2015-2029 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN- Public Works Director Lillehaug reviewed the proposed 2015-2029 Capital Improvements Plan. Mr. Lillehaug described the proposed projects, their timing and the additions/changes that had been made since last year’s plan. Mr. Lillehaug also noted the planned refurbishment of the Centennial Park tennis courts has been revised to two courts and a basketball court, based upon the input from the Commission at their May meeting. Mr. Lillehaug noted the 2016 scheduled shelter replacement for Northport Park and added that he would be looking for a specific recommendation from the Commission on what type of shelter and where it should be located. Chair Sorenson asked that this item be placed on a future agenda for consideration. Chair Sorenson and Commissioners reported on some maintenance items they had noted in the parks over the summer. Mr. Lillehaug responded that he would look into the items and asked Commissioners to forward additional items to CARS Director Glasoe, who could then forward them to Public Works staff. Chair Sorenson noted the proposed Capital Improvements Plan was being presented tonight, but that it would again be on the October agenda for Commission consideration/recommendation. OTHER Chair Sorenson noted he would like turf issues added to a future agenda. CARS Director Glasoe responded that Todd Berg, Supervisor of Streets and Parks Maintenance had expressed a desire to come to a meeting to introduce himself. Mr. Glasoe noted this might be a good opportunity. Chair Sorenson asked that the item be added to the November agenda, as he anticipated a lengthy discussion on the Parks Tobacco Free Policy item at the October meeting. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was set for October 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. MEETING ADJOURNED A motion was made by Commissioner Witalka, seconded by Commissioner Dalton to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.