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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 02-21 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 FEBRUARY 21, 2017 COMMUNITY ROOM #221, COMMUNITY CENTER CALL TO ORDER Chair Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:16pm. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson and Commissioners Bonovsky, Shinnick, and Witalka were present. Commissioners Dalton, Ebert and Thorbus were absent and excused. Also present was City Council Liaison April Graves, Recreation Program Supervisor Janelle Crossfield and Community Activities, Recreation & Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Sorenson asked if there were any additions or changes to the proposed agenda. CARS Director Glasoe indicated he would like an item added under New Business titled “Splash Grant”. By consensus, the agenda was approved as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 17, 2017 There was a motion by Commissioner Witalka, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the minutes of the January 17, 2017 meeting of the Park & Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Graves reported that Vitalink had provided additional tag line and logo options that are being shared for public input. Councilmember Graves also reported that plans have been approved for a tenant space remodel at 5910 Shingle Creek Pkwy for Headway Emotional Health Service, valued at $124,000. Also that plans were received for tenant build outs at 6120 Earle Brown Drive $150,000 Value and at 1580 Shingle creek Crossings for a Boost Mobile $43,000. Councilmember Graves continued that staff met with Devon George Group regarding his Opportunity Site proposal. He and his team have suggested modifications to the original design concept. Lastly, Councilmember Graves reported that the City has made an application under the Cultural Liaison Initiative to Hennepin County Public Health. If approved, the County will fund three positions from multiple diverse communities. These individuals will participate in Parks and Recreation decision making, facilitate interaction, and increase staff capacity to better serve diverse communities. JANELLE CROSSFIELD, RECREATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR CARS Director Glasoe introduced Recreation Program Supervisor Janelle Crossfield, noting that she had been hired in October. Recreation Program Supervisor Crossfield provided background information to the Commission regarding her past education and work experience, as well as her mission and vision statements for recreation. KaBOOM PLAYGROUND- EVERGREEN PARK CARS Director Glasoe reported he had been approached by the Director of Recreation and Parks for the City of Brooklyn Park regarding an opportunity with the KaBOOM organization for possible new playground installation. Mr. Glasoe added that KaBOOM is a non-profit organization that pairs funders and playground equipment suppliers with communities in need of playground equipment. Mr. Glasoe noted the identified funders for this project were the Toro Corporation and the Minnesota Vikings. CARS Director Glasoe continued that staff had met with representatives from Evergreen School to convey the requirements of a student planning day, a community planning session and the requirements for the build day. Mr. Glasoe noted they were supportive of the project and were submitting an application. CARS Director Glasoe reported that he was looking for Commission input on pursuing the possible project. After some discussion, there was a motion by Chair Sorenson, seconded by Commissioner Witalka to support the KaBOOM application. The motion passed unanimously. SPLASH GRANT CARS Director Glasoe reported the Hennepin Youth Sports Grant Program, in cooperation with the SPLASH organization had set aside funds to assist communities in providing swimming lessons for underprivileged kids. Mr. Glasoe noted that the city was already a SPLASH affiliate program and that staff had made application for the $5,000 maximum allowed by the grant. LITTLE LEAGUE MASTER PLAN-GRANT UPDATES CARS Director Glasoe reported staff had recently met with representatives of the Brooklyn Center Little League to identify a phasing plan and next steps for using the funds. Mr. Glasoe noted the project consultant was examining the feasibility of constructing two of the four fields for the allotted $150,000 grant dollars. CARS Director Glasoe added that, if it was deemed feasible, formal plans and specifications would need to be developed. SKATING RINK LIGHTS- Update CARS Director Glasoe reported the Commission’s January recommendation to have the skating rink lights turned off at 9:00 p.m. for all rinks without warming houses had been forwarded to Todd Berg, the Streets & Parks Maintenance Supervisor, who informed him that this had been the past practice for the last three years. Mr. Glasoe noted the skating rinks had closed for the year. SET NEXT MEETING DATE Chair Sorenson reported he would not be at the March meeting and would possibly miss the joint Council/Commissions meeting on April 5th. By consensus, the next meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was set for March 21, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. MEETING ADJOURNED A motion was made by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Bonovsky to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.