HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 10-16 PRMMINUTES 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 16, 2018
COMMUNITY ROOM #221, COMMUNITY CENTER
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Sorenson called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
ROLL CALL
Chair Sorenson and Commissioners Bonovsky, Dalton, Ebe1i, 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 - September 18, 2018
Commissioners Witalka and Dalton noted minor typographical errors.
There was a motion by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Witalka to approve
the minutes of the September 18, 2018 meeting of the Park & Recreation Commission as
amended. The motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Councilmember Graves reported the City Council had approved a community beautification and
aii initiative and noted one of the first projects involved the streetlight banners. Councilmember
Graves noted that pictures of actual residents would be used, with youth being designated as the
"Hope" for the Community, adults as the "Heart" and seniors as the "Wisdom" of Brooklyn
Center.
Councilmember Graves continued noting the City Council had approved changes to the rental
licensing process and ordinance, noting the changes streamlined the process.
Councilmember Grave also repmied changes to the parking restrictions when snowfall exceeded
2.5 inches or greater. Councilmember Graves noted the associated ticketing and towing of