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July 28 OSRC Regular Meeting Agenda July 28, 2025 — 6:30 PM Brookview Golden Valley 316 Brookview S Parkway 1.Call to Order 2.Land Acknowledgement We acknowledge and honor the Dakota nation, on whose ancestral land the City of Golden Valley is built, and whose land resources we use. We commit to counteracting the erasure of the cultural practices and presence of the Dakota people through education and by amplifying a wide range of indigenous voices. 3.Approval of Agenda 3.A.Approval of Open Space & Recreation Commission July 28, 2025 Meeting Agenda 4.Approval of Meeting Minutes 4.A.Approval of June 23, 2025 Open Space & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes 5.Business 5.A.New Parks and Recreation Staff Introduction 5.B.Parks and Recreation Junior Leader Volunteers Presentation 5.C.Recognition of Parks and Recreation Junior Leader Volunteers 5.D.Future Commission Planning Coordination 5.E.Weather Impacts to Parks and Recreation Operations 5.F.Commissioner Announcements 5.G.Staff Announcements 5.H.Council Liaison Announcements 6.Review of Commission Calendar 6.A.Review of Commission Calendar OSRC MEETING AGENDA Open Space & Recreation Commission (OSRC) meetings are conducted in a hybrid format with in- person and remote options for attending. Members of the public may attend virtually via Microsoft Teams, or by calling 1-872-256-4160 and then enter the meeting code listed on the agenda. Meeting ID: 267 937 805 827 7 Passcode: og3Pk2rP Phone conference ID: 214 385 063# City of Golden Valley OSRC Meeting July 28, 2025 — 6:30 PM 1 7.Adjournment City of Golden Valley OSRC Meeting July 28, 2025 — 6:30 PM 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks & Recreation 763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax) Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Meeting July 28, 2025 Agenda Item 3.A. Approval of Open Space & Recreation Commission July 28, 2025 Meeting Agenda Prepared By Jasy Vorachit, Administrative Assistant Recommended Action Motion to approve the Open Space & Recreation Commission July 28, 2025 Meeting Agenda 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks & Recreation 763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax) Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Meeting July 28, 2025 Agenda Item 4.A. Approval of June 23, 2025 Open Space & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Prepared By Jasy Vorachit, Administrative Assistant Greg Simmons, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Recommended Action Motion to approve the June 23, 2025 Open Space & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Supporting Documents OSRC June 23 Minutes.pdf 4 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 1. Call to Order and Roll Call Chair Sanders called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm Commissioners present: Roger Bergman, Bill Delaney, Matthew Sanders, Dawn Speltz, Matthew Olson, Scott Seys Commissioners absent: Jonas Courneya, Brian Wright Council Members: Gillian Rosenquist Staff present: Greg Simmons, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director; Kevin Martinez Del Arca, Recreation Coordinator; Al Lundstrom, Parks Maintenance Supervisor 2. Land Acknowledgment Statement 3. Approval of June 23, 2025, Agenda MOTION by Commissioner Bergman, seconded by Chair Sanders to approve the agenda as presented, and the motion carried. 4. Approval of May 19, 2025, Meeting Minutes MOTION by Chair Sanders, seconded by Commissioner Bergman to approve May 19, 2025, meeting minutes as presented, and the motion carried. 5. Business a. Commissioners Bergman read their Oath of Office b. The following parks were visited on the tour: Natchez, Scheid, Gearty, Stockman, Winnetka Hills in Crystal, MN, and Seeman. 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned by Chair Sanders at 7:40 pm Chair, Matthew Sanders Greg Simmons, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director June 23, 2025 – 5:30 pm Brookview Valley North Room 5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks & Recreation 763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax) Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Meeting July 28, 2025 Agenda Item 5.A. New Parks and Recreation Staff Introduction Prepared By Greg Simmons, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Summary New staff member Jasy Vorachit, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant, will be introduced. 6 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks & Recreation 763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax) Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Meeting July 28, 2025 Agenda Item 5.B. Parks and Recreation Junior Leader Volunteers Presentation Prepared By Jasy Vorachit, Administrative Assistant Summary Junior Leader Volunteers will share a presentation on summer programs. 7 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks & Recreation 763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax) Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Meeting July 28, 2025 Agenda Item 5.C. Recognition of Parks and Recreation Junior Leader Volunteers Prepared By Jasy Vorachit, Administrative Assistant Summary The Parks and Recreation Junior Leader Volunteer Program invites local youth, ages 13–15, to gain an introduction to work experiences, leadership opportunities, and valuable jobs skill while working with the Golden Valley’s popular Summer Playground Adventures Programs. Selected volunteers are required to submit an application, participate in an interview, complete a background check, and fulfill two assigned shifts per week, for 5 weeks, assisting with program set-up/tear down, leading activities, and providing direction for Playground program participants. The following individuals were selected for the program and fulfilled requirements to complete the 2025 Junior Leader Volunteer Program: Luke Pearson Natalia Romie-Guy Drake Kato Vivian Christensen Julia Mathern Gianluca Arisian Knox Vander Werf Lincoln Higgins In recognition of their service, the City of Golden Valley extends thanks and gratitude for their hard work. Each individual will receive a certificate of service in honor of their volunteer work. 8 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks & Recreation 763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax) Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Meeting July 28, 2025 Agenda Item 5.D. Future Commission Planning Coordination Prepared By Greg Simmons, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Summary Staff have identified three significant initiatives in the coming months: Parks and Recreation Strategic and Comprehensive Plan Golf Cart Storage Building Civic Campus Planning Each of these projects will require thoughtful input and advice from the Open Space and Recreation Commission to ensure alignment with community goals. Staff are committed to coordinate timing and engagement to maximize efficiency, while avoiding overloading regular meeting agendas. To that end, staff are seeking Commission guidance on how best to structure involvement moving forward. Specifically, staff are seeking input on whether Commissioners prefer: To hold full Commission discussions on each project at key milestones, or To form subcommittees assigned to individual projects, which would provide input throughout the process and bring back recommendations or updates to the full Commission. This decision will help us plan an effective and manageable meeting schedule, while ensuring meaningful engagement and feedback on all three initiatives. Staff welcome any additional thoughts or preferences related to timing, scope, or coordination of these projects. 9 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks & Recreation 763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax) Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Meeting July 28, 2025 Agenda Item 5.E. Weather Impacts to Parks and Recreation Operations Prepared By Greg Simmons, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Summary Staff will share information related to the impacts of the ongoing wet weather patterns that have occurred in 2025 as it relates to Parks and Recreation. 10 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks & Recreation 763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax) Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Meeting July 28, 2025 Agenda Item 5.F. Commissioner Announcements Prepared By Jasy Vorachit, Administrative Assistant Summary This is a standing agenda item that may be used for the Commissioners to share general announcements or to share items as they see fit. 11 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks & Recreation 763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax) Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Meeting July 28, 2025 Agenda Item 5.G. Staff Announcements Prepared By Jasy Vorachit, Administrative Assistant Summary This is a standing agenda item that may be used for the Staff to share general announcements or to share items as they see fit. 12 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks & Recreation 763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax) Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Meeting July 28, 2025 Agenda Item 5.H. Council Liaison Announcements Prepared By Greg Simmons, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Summary This is a standing agenda item that may be used for the Council Liaison to share general announcements or to share items as they see fit. 13 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parks & Recreation 763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax) Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Meeting July 28, 2025 Agenda Item 6.A. Review of Commission Calendar Prepared By Jasy Vorachit, Administrative Assistant Supporting Documents Review of OSRC Calendar.pdf 14 2025 Event Time Location July 28 Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.Brookview Golden Valley September 22 Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.Brookview Golden Valley October 20 (Third Monday) Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.Brookview Golden Valley November 24 Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.Brookview Golden Valley 2026 Event Time Location January 26 Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.Brookview Golden Valley February 23 Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.Brookview Golden Valley March 23 Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.Brookview Golden Valley April 27 Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.Brookview Golden Valley May 18 Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.Brookview Golden Valley June 22 Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.Brookview Golden Valley Review of OSRC Calendar 15