09-26-11 OSRC Minutes GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Minutes
September 26, 2011
1. Call to Order
Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Roll Call
Present: Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, Brad Kadue, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Emily Piper,
Anne Saffert, Jerry Sandler, Dan Steinberg, Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and
Recreation; Jeanne Fackler, Senior Citizen Coordinator, and Sheila Van Sloun,
Administrative Assistant.
Absent: Bob Mattison.
3. Aqenda Chanqes or Additions
Additions: Valley Volunteer Day, Code of Ethics.
4. Approval of Minutes—Julv 25, 2011
MOTION: MOVED by Bergman and seconded by Kadue to approve the July 25 meeting
minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Jeanne Fackler-Senior Citizen Coordinator
Fackler gave highlights on senior citizen programs. She said she runs some of her programs in
cooperation with Calvary Cooperative, Dover Hills, Ambassador Good Samaritan and Golden
Valley Rehab, as well as surrounding cities.
Fackler gave details on programs she offers including: senior classes, senior special interest
groups, senior special events and senior trips. Tai Chi for Arthritis is a new class she is offering.
Fackler said the senior program touches about 10,000 seniors each year
Fackler said the Golden Valley Seniors will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary on Monday,
October 17. Entertainment will be provided by the Golden Tones Chorus and The Banjo Boys.
The event will also feature guest speaker, Barb Bailey, Golden Valley's first Senior Citizen
Coordinator.
Fackler is also the staff liaison for the Golden Valley Human Service Foundation. She helps
coordinate three events with the Commission each year; Run the Valley, the Golden Valley Golf
Classic and the Taste of Golden Valley. She did mention that due to the overall cost of running the
event, the Taste of Golden Valley would not be happening this year.
6. Honevwell Little Leaaue Proiect
Jacobson said there was a preliminary walk through two weeks ago and most of the project is
nearing completion.
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7. Hennepin Youth Sports Proqram Grant
Jacobson said the city is applying for the Hennepin Youth Sports Grant for replacemenf of the
playground equipment at Brookview Park. He said city staff will be meeting with Courage Center
to discuss ADA needs for the site as well. The application is due October 14. The commission
concurred that this would be a good project to seek funding for.
8. Bassett Greek Reqional Trail
Jacobson said the Mayor and city staff met with the Three Rivers Park District staff and two
commissioners to discuss the preliminary trail layout of the trail from Highway 100 to Wirth
Parkway.
9. Vallev Volunteer Dav
Jacobson distributed flyers on the Lilac Planting and Valley Volunteer Day, each held on
Saturday, October 1. He said there are over 900 plants to be planted and city staff will be
digging holes and preparing beds prior to volunteers doing the plantings.
10. Code of Ethics
Sandler gave an overview on the code of ethics for the Commission as it pertains to city
elections.
11. Adjournment
MOVED by Kadue and seconded by Steinberg to adjourn at 8:20 PM. Motion carried
unanimously.