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minutes-osrc-regular-nov-25-24 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Chair Speltz. 2. Roll Call Commissioners in person: Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, Matthew Olson, Matthew Sanders, Scott Seys, Dawn Speltz, Brian Wright Commissioners absent: Bill Delaney, Linden Weiswerda Staff present: Janelle Crossfield, Parks and Recreation Director; Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant; Kevin Martinez Del Arca, Recreation Coordinator; Wendy Maanum, Banquet and Restaurant Manager; Anna Poplinski, Restaurant and Catering Coordinator 3. Land Acknowledgment Statement Chair Speltz shared the Land Acknowledgment Statement with the commission. 4. Agenda Changes or Additions Staff member Crossfield added Blizzard Bash to Updates. 5. Approval of Minutes – October 28, 2024 Chair speltz requested more information be added to the Brookview Golf Year in Review discussion and the minutes be brought back to the January 27, 2025 meeting for approval. In addition, Commissioner Cornelius requested more agenda materials (when possible) be shared prior to meetings for review. 6. Staff Updates a. Commissioner Resignation – Chair Weiswerda has moved out of the city, therefore has resigned from the commission. b. Parks and Recreation Staffing Updates • An internal job has been posted for an Assistant Parks and Recreation Director. • Wendy Maanum was promoted to Restaurant and Events Manager. • Beginning in 2025, the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director will become the staff liaison to the commission. November 25, 2024 – 6:30 pm Brookview Wirth Lake Room City of Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes November 25, 2024 – 6:30 pm 2 7. Three One Six Annual Update Staff member Maanum and Poplinski shared Three One Six restaurant and catering updates. They include: • Three One Six will have catered 1,112 events at Brookview by the end of 2024, which include the banquet spaces, Lawn Bowling, and the Backyard. • 497 total paid reservations for 2024 • 11 weddings booked for 2025 • Bassett Creek room is booked every Saturday from April through August 2025. • Catering and restaurant menu changes, including a winter beverage menu, adding a mac-n-cheese bar and mashed potato bar to the catering menu, and gluten-free, dairy- free, and vegan options. • Evergreen Deck is now included with the Bassett Creek North room and the full Bassett Creek room rather than a separate rental. • 2025 rental fees for the Bassett Creek room slightly increased by $5/hour. • To date for 2024, catering revenue is $315,039. Maanum said they currently have 4 full-time employees, 11 Staff Coordinators, 25 part-time staff, and during the peak season they typically have an additional 45 part-time employees. Commissioner Cornelius said his daughter hosted an event at Brookview and everything went very well. He gave two thumbs up to the staff. Chair Speltz asked Maanum and Poplinski their wish list for the restaurant and events. Maanum said they would like to add more add-on options to catering and rentals. Commissioner Cornelius asked about restaurant events. Staff member Martinez Del Arca shared information on the upcoming Puzzle Pursuit being hosted at Three One Six. Crossfield added that staff is also working on increasing social media presence for the restaurant and their upcoming events. Discussion followed with sharing ideas for drawing business to Three One Six. 8. Commission and Staff Updates a. Commission updates – None b. Brookview pickleball courts – Crossfield said the courts will be resurfaced to five pickleball courts. Commissioner Delaney suggested adding an alternative bid for six courts, as part of the RFP process. Crossfield said she would discuss the project with Al Lundstrom. c. Blizzard Bash – Martinez Del Arca said Supper With Santa has been rebranded to Blizzard Bash. The event will include food, entertainment, family-friendly activities, and a visit from Santa. Blizzard Bash is free and you do not need to register in advance. It will be held on Friday, December 6 from 5:30-8:30 pm at Brookview. Martinez Del Arca also said he’s looking for volunteers for the event. City of Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes November 25, 2024 – 6:30 pm 3 d. Next OSRC meeting – Crossfield said the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 27 at 6:30 pm. 9. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned by Chair Speltz at 7:30 pm. _____________________________________ Dawn Speltz, Chair _________________________________ Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant