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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 02-18 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 FEBRUARY 18, 2020 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, Ebert, and Shinnick were present. Commissioner Thorbus was absent. Also present was Councilmember graves and Community Activities, Recreation & Services Director Jim Glasoe. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Dalton asked that an item related to Dog Parks be added. By consensus the agenda was approved as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 21, 2020 There was a motion by Commissioner Ebert, seconded by Commissioner Dalton to approve the minutes of the January 20, 2020 meeting of the Park & Recreation Commission as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Councilmember Graves reported on the Census 2020 activities, noting a Green Light Initiative kickoff event was planned for February 28th. Councilmember Graves added the City was hosting two Open Houses regarding planning for the future of Brooklyn Boulevard. Councilmember Graves noted the first open house had been held this past Monday at Garden City Elementary and the second was being held this evening at St. Alphonsus. Councilmember Graves discussed the Highway 252 Task Force activities, noting that a new 252 Coalition had been formed. Councilmember Graves reported the city had just received its first hybrid SUV as part of the Central Garage fleet. SUSTAINABILITY REPORT CARS Director Glasoe presented an Environmental Sustainability Report that included a synopsis of all of the city’s environmental sustainability efforts. Mr. Glasoe thanked Public Works Director Doran Cote and his staff for compiling the report. Sustainability areas covered included; water quality, resource conservation, natural resource preservation, energy conservation, healthy living land use development and housing programs and resources. Commissioners commented on the surprising dimension of the report and the number of initiatives. Commissioner Ebert asked about what was being done regarding the upkeep of rain gardens on private property. CARS Director Glasoe responded that he would request information. Commissioner Dalton requested additional information on the Green Step City program. 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING SCHEDULE CARS Director Glasoe presented the 2020 neighborhood meeting schedule as follows: May 20, Wednesday Lions Park 6:00.p.m. June 23, Tuesday Evergreen park 6:00 p.m. July 22, Wednesday Willow Lane Park 6:00 p.m. September 16, Wednesday Northport Park 6:00 p.m. CARS Director Glasoe noted that all Commissioners were welcome and invited to attend. PLAYGROUND REPLACMENT-UPDATE CARS Director Glasoe presented a draft of the playground equipment replacement process and timeline. Mr. Glasoe noted the plan had four playgrounds being replaced this year. Commissioners asked about the engagement process. CARS Director Glasoe responded there would be post cards sent to residents near the park, information on the city website and social media, that the Rec-on-the-Go program would be used at sites where playgrounds were being replaced and information shared at other planned city meetings and events. Chair Sorenson noted it might be wise to coordinate the annual neighborhood meetings with proposed replacement sites. COMMISSIONER WITALKA MEMORIAL PLAQUE-POTENTIAL LOCATIONS CARS Director Glasoe noted staff was waiting for bench renderings from vendors regarding this issue. MOUND CEMETARY/FREEWAY PARK- UPDATE CARS Director Glasoe reported that Memorandum of Understating related to this item was under review by the respective attorneys. DOG PARK- Commissioner Dalton reported she has visited the wooded area adjacent to Northport Park and commented that is might be a suitable location for a dog park. Chair Sorenson encouraged Commissioners to visit the site as the weather improved. CARS Director Glasoe noted he has this item planned for additional discussion at the April meeting. SET NEXT MEETING DATE By consensus, the next meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was set for March 17th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. MEETING ADJOURNED A motion was made by Commissioner Shinnick, seconded by Commissioner Ebert to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.