10-24-11 OSRC Minutes GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Minutes
October 24, 2011
1. Call to Order
Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Roll Call
Present: John Cornelius, Bob Mattison, Anne Saffert, Jerry Sandler, Dan Steinberg, Rick
Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation; Brian Erickson, Recreation Supervisor,
and Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant.
Absent: Roger Bergman, Brad Kadue, Kelly Kuebelbeck and Emily Piper.
3. Aqenda Chanqes or Additions
None made.
4. Approval of Minutes —September 26, 2011
MOTION: MOVED by Steinberg and seconded by Mattison to approve the September 26
meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Introduction of Golden Vallev's Our Common Place Website
Jacobson gave an overview af the new website. He explained the purpose of the site is to act as
an online community bulletin board to share events, needs and announcements. Sandler
suggested publicizing recreation programs on the website. Jacobson said anyone can go the site
and log-in and create a profile.
6. Phoenix Soccer Club Update—Steve Parks
Parks, Phoenix Soccer's Field Coordinator, gave an overview of the soccer clubs needs and
thoughts on future uses.
Sandler then gave a brief history and project ideas that were discussed for the recent Hennepin
County Youth Sports Grant program, regarding the Little League fields as well as thoughts for
future projects.
Parks plans to go back to the soccer club and discuss the information he received.
Sandler reassured Parks that changes to field use would not take place without input from the
affected associations.
7. Recreation Report— Brian Erickson
Erickson gave an update on summer programs stating it was another successful summer.
Summer programs ended with the Penny Carnival on Friday, July 29. The event had many
volunteers come forward and was a huge success.
Erickson then updated the commission on current and upcoming programs.
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October 24,2011
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Youfh Fall Soccer has six junior teams and eight youth teams and will be wrapping up its
season next week. Erickson had 25 volunteer coaches assist with the program this year.
Adult soccer has 12 teams and will conclude this weekend with a tournament.
Erickson will staff seven warming houses at skating rinks this season. He is currently taking
applications for Warming House Attendants. New this year, all applications need to be
completed electronically through the city's website.
The annual monster Mash Teen Dance will take place on Friday, October 29 at Crystal
Community Center. The program is run in cooperation with Crystal, Robbinsdale and New
Hope.
8. Fees and Charaes
Jacobson gave an overview of the proposed fees and charges for 2012. Sandler asked if we
have received any feedback with the non-resident rate. Jacobson said there has not.
MOTION: MOVED by Steinberg and seconded by Saffert to approve the proposed 2012 Fees
and Charges. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Honevwell Little L.eaque Proiect
Jacobson said due to turf issues, the field will not be ready for use opening day. The Grand
Opening will also be delayed until it's ready to use.
10. Adiournment
MOVED by Saffert and seconded by Cornelius to adjourn at 8:10 PM. Motion carried
unanimously.