09-30-09
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OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Brookview Community Center
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Roger Bergman, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Emily Piper, Anne Saffert, Jerry Sandler, Dan Steinberg,
Jim Vaughan; Pete Birkeland, President of Golden Valley Little League; Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks
and Recreation; Brian Erickson, Recreation Supervisor; and Sheila Van Sloun, Parks and Recreation
Administrative Assistant.
Absent: Ken Graves and Bob Mattison.
III. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS
None made.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 27, 2009
MOTION: Moved by Bergman and seconded by Piper to approve the July 27th meeting minutes.
Motion carried unanimously.
V. RECREATION REPORT - Brian Erickson
Erickson distributed an overview listing participation numbers for the summer programs. He
added that three field trips were offered and all were well attended.
He discussed the fall soccer program stating there are 8 junior teams and 9 youth teams this season. Their
last game is on Sat, October 31 SI. He also said there are 15 adult soccer teams playing on Friday evenings
and Sunday afternoons. Their last game is Sunday, November 1st.
Erickson said he has two fall youth events approaching, which he does in cooperation with Crystal,
Robbinsdale and New Hope. Monster Mash Teen Dance will be held on October 23rd at Crystal
Community Center. Spooktacular will be held on October 24th at Crystal Community Center.
Erickson is currently taking applications for warming house attendants. Interviews will begin the fIrst part
of November.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Open Space and Recreation Commission
September 30, 2009
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VI. ATHLETIC FIELD GRANT PROGRAM
A proposed plan and cost estimate for the Honeywell Little League site was distributed.
Kuebelbeck and Birkeland explained the plan and estimate.
Jacobson added that the site was also being considered for a water treatment plant. He said the
city is looking into other sites as well. He also said that parking at Sandburg could be an issue in
the future.
Sandler requested Piper to prepare suggested language for the grant. Piper suggested adding a
second project to the grant.
The Athletic Field Grant sub-committee will be meeting with city staff to decide on a project for
the proposal, which will then be presented at the City Council Manager meeting on Tuesday,
October 13th.
VII. FEES & CHARGES
Jacobson distributed and explained the 2010 proposed fees. He explained that the non-resident fee for youth,
adult and senior activities will be increased to $4 from $3. Sandler asked if scholarships have increased.
Jacobson said they have not increased substantially.
MOTION: Moved by Piper and seconded by Kuebelbeck to accept the proposed 2010 fees. Motion
carried unanimously.
VIII. AD~OURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Piper and seconded by Steinberg to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.