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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 06-16 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 JUNE 16, 2016 NORTHPORT PARK CALL TO ORDER Chair Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:23 pm. ROLL CALL Commissioners Bonovsky, Dalton, Thorbus, Shinnick and Witalka were present. Commissioner Ebert, was absent and excused. Also present was Community Activities, Recreation & Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA CARS Director requested that two items be added to the agenda under “OTHER”. Mr. Glasoe noted the first item would be an “Update on Northport Shelter Building” and the other would be and “Update on MAC Property Boardwalk”. By consensus the agenda was approved as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 19, 2016 CARS Director Glasoe noted Commissioner Witalka had found an error under OTHER in the minutes. Mr. Glasoe noted a portion of the minutes read “noted that a considerable amount of trash had been deposited in the trash receptacle” and should read “noted that a considerable amount of recyclables had been deposited in the trash receptacle” There was a motion by Commissioner Witalka, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the minutes of the April 19, 2016 meeting of the Park & Recreation Commission as amended. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Graves had another commitment and was unable to stay for the Commission meeting. LITTLE LEAGUE MASTER PLAN- PARK AMENITY INCLUSIONS CARS Director Glasoe reported the consultant for the Little League Master Plan (Loucks) had requested the Commission provide input on the needed park amenities in the West Centennial Park area. Mr. Glasoe noted, as part of the planning, the City was allowing Loucks to include a large portion of West Centennial (in addition to the Little League property) as part of their review, and that they wanted a prioritized list of City amenities that should be included in the plan. CARS Director Glasoe indicated he had identified a list of potential inclusions based upon what is currently there and recent discussions. Mr. Glasoe noted the list included;  Trail connections to neighborhoods, trail system, other amenities  Shelter/Picnic Shelter  Playground  Skating/hockey Rink  Basketball Court  Tennis Court  Community Garden Space  Parking Lot  Disc golf course  Prairie grass restoration CARS Director Glasoe reported he had received a request from resident Rose Spauling that a tennis court be included on the final list. The Commission discussed each of the amenities and determined that all items, with the possible exception of a skating rink and prairie grass restoration should be forwarded to the consultant for possible inclusion in the master plan. 34th ANNUAL DUDLEY BUDWEISER CLASSIC SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT CARS Director Glasoe reported the Dudley softball tournament was beginning this evening with an All-star Game and Home Run completion and that the actual tournament would begin on Friday night at 5:00 p.m. and run through Sunday. 2016 EARLE BROWN DAYS CARS Director Glasoe shared the calendar of events for the annual Earle Brown Days civic celebration was scheduled for June 23-25th. Mr. Glasoe noted events would “kick off” with the parade on Thursday night the 23rd, and noted the parade route had been changed back to Dupont Avenue. Mr. Glasoe added there was a full slate of events scheduled for Saturday the 25th, culminating with fireworks at 10:00 p.m. OTHER UPDATE ON NORTHPORT SHELTER BUILDING CARS Director Glasoe reported that bids for the Northport picnic shelter had been opened earlier in the day and noted that two companies had submitted the “low” bids for the same amount, $143,800. Mr. Glasoe noted that reference checks would be conducted and added that the tie might have to be broken with a coin flip or card draw. UPDATE ON MAC PROPERTY- BOARDWALK CARS Director Glasoe reported that a meeting had been held with Three Rivers Park District and the City of Crystal to discuss the Metropolitan Airports Commission property, most notably, the boardwalk. Mr. Glasoe noted the Park District was interested in assisting with the replacement of the boardwalk and was looking for City input. CARS Director Glasoe added there would be future meetings and that he would update the Commission accordingly. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting was set for September 20th, 2016. MEETING ADJOURNED A motion was made by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Bonovsky to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.