11-24-08 OPEN SPACE & REC Minutes
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OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Brookview Community Center
Monday, November 24,2008
7:00 PM
I. Call to Order
Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Present: Roger Bergman, Jim Johnson, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Anne Saffert, Jerry Sandler, DeDe Scanlon, City
Council Member; Jessica Hassis, Golden Valley Resident; Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and
Recreation; Brian Erickson, Recreation Supervisor; Ben Disch, Golf Operations Manager; and
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant.
Absent: Ken Graves, Bob Mattison and Jim Vaughan.
III. Agenda changes or Additions
Jacobson added Dog Park discussion.
IV. Approval of Minutes - October 27,2008
MOTION: Moved by Bergman and seconded by Saffert to approve the October 27th meeting minutes.
Motion carried unanimously.
V. Parent/Tot Playtime Proposal
Jacobson discussed the petition that was submitted to the City for a parent/tot playtime within the
community.
Scanlon gave a history of the interest for this program. She also gave details on community
discussion for the program.
Erickson gave detail similar programs that are offered in Golden Valley and surrounding
communities. He also discussed staffing, equipment, storage, concerns and pluses for the program.
MOTION:
Moved by Kuebelbeck and seconded by Saffert to recommend the implementation of the
parent/tot playtime to staff. Motion carried unanimously.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Open Space and Recreation Commission
November 24,2008
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VI. Brookview Golf Course Update - Ben Disch
Disch gave details on the 2008 season. He said the course closed November 10th with rounds and revenues
being up.
Disch then discussed plans for the 2009 season, including an increase of$1.00 on the Regulation course and
$.50 on the Par 3. He also said they would like to lower the minimum age for the Par 3 and the Driving Range
to 6 years old. Minimum age is currently 8.
MOTION:
Moved by Johnson and seconded by Kuebelbeck to change the minimum age from 8 to 6
years old on the Par 3 Course and at the Driving Range. Motion carried unanimously.
Disch also discussed celebrating the golf course's 40th anniversary in 2009 at Valley Days.
VII. Comprehensive Plan/Park System Plan Update
Jacobson said the city council reviewed the Park Section a month ago and liked what they saw. He said they
made a few recommendations.
Jacobson said all chapters are posted on the city's website for the community to view and comment.
He also said the Comprehensive Plan goes to the Planning Commission. Final approval from the Council
should happen in 2009.
VIII. New Business
Dog Park
Jacobson said a Golden Valley resident met with Linda Loomis and city staff to discuss her idea for a dog park
within the city.
A committee may be formed to look into fundraising and sponsorship to help with the cost ofthe project.
IX. Old Business
Regional Trail
Jacobson said paving is complete, except in With Park. Currently they are cleaning and doing plantings with
anticipated completion in early summer.
Canadian Pacific Line
Jacobson said Three Rivers Park District hired a consultant to study the north/south corridor. He said the study
continues to move forward with the Park District soliciting input from all cities along the corridor regarding
problem areas, as well as potential links between local trail connections.
X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Moved by Johnson and seconded by Kuebelbeck to adjourn at 8: 15 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.