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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 01-16 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 JANUARY 16, 2018 COMMUNITY ROOM #221, COMMUNITY CENTER CALL TO ORDER Chair Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. ROLL CALL Chair Sorenson and Commissioners Bonovsky, Dalton, Ebert, Shinnick, Thorbus and Witalka were present. Also present was City Council Liaison April Graves 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. By consensus, the agenda was approved as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 21, 2017 There was a motion by Commissioner Witalka, seconded by Commissioner Shinnick to approve the minutes of the November 21, 2017 meeting of the Park & Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Graves reported that Gary Eitel had retired in December, after 41 years in public service. Councilmember Graves noted the upcoming community dialogue session regarding the Earle Brown Days celebration that was set for 6:30 p.m., January 25th at the Community Center. Councilmember Graves reported the City Council had voted to go with “paperless” city council packets later this year and noted the Brooklyns Youth Council would be sharing their recommendation regarding Tobacco Sales to persons under 21 sometime this winter/spring. Councilmember Graves also reported that she would be running for reelection this year. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chair Sorenson opened nominations for Commission Chair. Commissioner Shinnick nominated Commissioner Sorenson. Commissioner Witalka seconded the nomination. The motion was unanimously passed. Chair Sorenson named Tom Shinnick as Vice-Chair. 2018 MEETING SCHEDULE Chair Sorenson presented the draft Commission meeting schedule for 2018. After some discussion, the meeting schedule was approved by consensus. 2018 AGENDA ITEMS Chair Sorenson requested Commissioners continue to identify and forward agenda items they would like discussed in 2018 to him and/or CARS Director Glasoe for inclusion in an upcoming agenda. MISSISSIPPI GATEWAY REGIONAL PARK CARS Director Glasoe reported that he had received information and a request for comments from Three Rivers Park District regarding their master planning of the Mississippi Gateway Regional Park (formerly Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park). Mr. Glasoe shared the information and reviewed the project goals, key improvement elements and the process for providing input. Commissioners noted a desire to pass along a request for good promotion and signage for the new park. CARS Director Glasoe reported that Three Rivers Park District was also looking for Resolutions of support for the project. After some discussion, there was a motion made by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Witalka recommending the City Council approve a Resolution of Support for the project. The motion passed unanimously. LITTLE LEAGUE- UPDATES CARS Director Glasoe reported the City/Little league had received quotes for the reconstruction of the Little League Baseball fields and noted the work would commence once the season is complete in middle July. Mr. Glasoe added that quotes were also being solicited for irrigation, fencing and concession stand rehabilitation. DOG PARK Chair Sorenson asked if Commissioners had given any additional thought to possible locations for a community dog park. Commissioner Dalton noted the Planning Commission had discussed this item at a recent meeting and shared a zoning map identifying the undeveloped parcels in the city. After additional discussion, Chair Sorenson requested that Commissioners continue to identify potential sites and asked that this item be placed on the April 2018 agenda. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was set for February, 20 2018 at 7:00 p.m. MEETING ADJOURNED A motion was made by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Bonovsky to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.