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06-04-07 (May meeting)11ey OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Agenda Brookview Community Center Monday, June 4, 2007 7:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call Roger Bergman Bob Mattison Jerry Sandler, Chair III. Agenda Changes or Additions Jim Johnson Roger McConico Jim Vaughan, Vice Chair IV. Approval of Minutes — April 23, 2007 V. Walkable Community Workshop Update VI. Capitol Improvement Program VII. Park and Recreation Facility Study Subcommittee Reports a. Comprehensive Plan Discussion b. Survey Results 1. Youth Athletic Association Survey 2. OSRC Park Planning Citizen Survey Summary VIII. New Business a. Concerts in the Park Magnets b. Leadership Institute Seminars IX. Old Business a. Regional Trail b. Brookview Performance Area c. Future Meeting Dates X. Adjournment Kelly Kuebelbeck Anne Saffert Tom Zins This document is available in alternate formats upon a 72 -hour request. Pleas 763-593-8006 {TTY: 7634593,3968} o make a request. Examples of alternate may include large print, electronic, Braille,audiocassette, etc. VT `v` alley OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Golden Valley City Hall Monday, April 23, 2007 7:00 PM (Immediately following the Joint Meeting of the Environmental, Planning and Open Space and Recreation Commissions) I. CALL TO ORDER Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 11. ROLL CALL Present: Roger Bergman, Jim Johnson, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, Jerry Sandler, Tom Zins, Rick Jacobson, Director of Park and Recreation; Sheila Van Sloun, Park and Recreation Administrative Assistant; and Dawn Hill, Golden Valley Resident. Absent: Roger McConico and Jim Vaughan. 111. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS Jacobson added New Business as follows: a. Play Golf Minnesota IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —February 26, 2007 MOTION: Moved by Zins and seconded by Bergman to approve the February 26`x' meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. V. ANNUAL REPORT The Commission reviewed the annual report which was compiled by Sandler. Zins asked if the Council requires an annual report from all the Commissions. Sandler explained the Council began requesting an annual report from the Commissions last year. Sandler added that the annual report will be forwarded to the Council. Bergman brought up the fact that item # 12 from the annual report had been resolved. The Commission discussed and amended item 12b to read as follows: Rick Jacobson discussed options with neighbors and staff, which resulted in the installation of a backstop hood. MOTION: Moved by Zins and seconded by Mattison to approve the annual report as amended. Motion carried unanimously. VI. PARK AND RECREATION FACILITY STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS A. Comprehensive Plan Jacobson said consultants from SEH will be working with the Commission on the Park Section of the Comprehensive Plan. He said SEH will need information and results from the park citizen survey, phone Minutes of the Golden Valley Open Space and Recreation Commission April 23, 2007 Page 2 survey and youth athletic association surveys so they can review the information. Sandler told the Commission to review the Park Section of the Comprehensive Plan for discussion at the next meeting so they are prepared to pass information and feedback on to the SEH consultants. B. Survey Results 1. Youth Athletic Association Survey Mattison said three of the five associations have been surveyed. He plans to get in contact with the remaining associations to complete the surveys. He then plans to create a summary of the results from all five associations. 2. OSRC Park Planning Citizen Survey Kuebelbeck requested copies of the citizen survey and the phone survey with their results. She plans to compare the two for inconsistencies. She is also going to follow-up with Decision Resources. VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Deer Task Force Update Jacobson said that this winter, 42 deer were removed. In early March, an aerial survey was done and resulted in a count of 112 deer. Jacobson explained the Deer Task Force recommended that deer counts be reduced to the DNR recommendations per acre of habitat. This will be worked on over the next several years. B. Regional Trail Update No update. C. Brookview Performance Area Jacobson said the Golden Valley Federated Women's Club is still working on fund raising options. Sandler said he would like to invite them to a future meeting to discuss the project. D. Next Meeting Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the Commission agreed the next meeting would be held on Monday, June 4"'. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Play Golf Minnesota Jacobson said Governor Tim Pawlenty kicked off the inaugural Play Golf Minnesota Week on Friday, April 20`h by broadcasting his weekly radio show from the deck at Brookview Golf Course. B. Golden Valley Resident Dawn Hill thanked the Open Space and Recreation Commission, Park and Recreation Staff and Park Maintenance Staff for all the great work they do. She also requested a bang board be installed at the Brookview Park tennis court. IX. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Bergman and seconded by Mattison to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Joint Meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission, Environmental Commission and Open Space and Recreation Commission April 23, 2007 A joint meeting of the Planning Commission, Environmental Commission and Open Space and Recreation Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall, Council Conference Room, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday, April 23, 2007 Director of Planning and Development Mark Grimes called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm. Those present were Council Member Freiberg, Planning Commissioners Cera, Eck, Keysser, Kluchka, McCarty, Schmidgall and Waldhauser, Environmental Commissioners Anderson, Baker, Chandlee, Hill, Pawluk, Sipala and St. Clair, Open Space and Recreation Commissioners Bergman, Johnson, Kuebelbeck, Mattisson, Sandier and Zins, Also present was Director of Planning and Development Mark Grimes, Director of Public Works Jeannine Clancy, Director of Parks & Recreation Rick Jacobson, Environmental Coordinator Al Lundstrom, Planning Intern Joe Hogeboom and Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman. 1. Presentation/Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan Update Process Hogeboom gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan Update process and the Metropolitan Council's requirements. He discussed the information required in each element of the Plan including land use, surface water, waste water, water supply, housing, transportation and parks. Hogeboom discussed the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and how the Envision Golden Valley results will be incorporated into each of the Plan elements. Hogeboom referred to the Comprehensive Plan Team handout and discussed the consultants and staff liaisons responsible for each element of the Plan. He also discussed the timeline for completion of the Plan. Hill referred to the Transportation element of the Plan and asked what ability the City has to influence Metro Transit regarding transit routes. Grimes explained that staff has met with the Metro Transit regarding bus routes in Golden Valley and hopefully they will take Golden Valley's proposal and plans into account when planning their routes. He added that when Metro Transit has tried new routes in Golden Valley in the past they haven't proven very successful due to lack of riders. Kluchka asked how the City can use the Comprehensive Plan to further issues that Golden Valley doesn't have direct development control over. Grimes stated that the City needs to show Met Council that it is planning on creating higher density mixed use areas and would like to see these areas served by transit. Baker referred to the timeline handout and questioned the amount of interaction between commissions. Grimes explained that the Planning Commission is essentially in charge of coordinating the drafting of the Comprehensive Plan and making a recommendation to the City Council. He stated that staff and consultants will be touching base with each commission throughout the process. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission/Environmental Commission/Open Space and Recreation Commission April 23, 2007 Page 2 He added that there will also be an open house sometime in early 2008 and several public hearings. Baker said another joint meeting midway through the process would be appropriate. Grimes agreed. Sipala referred to the Met Council System Statement regarding sustaining growth and facilitating steady growth. He said he noted that there is no mention of the energy crises that is looming. He questioned the Met Council's population predictions and stated he feels that by the year 2030 the population will be increasing and more people will be living closer to the city, not in suburbs located further away. Grimes agreed and stated that the City of Golden Valley is showing the capacity to have more residential development along the 1-394 Corridor and that people really want a variety of housing. Sandler agreed and said he would like to see a strong statement in the Comprehensive Plan regarding mass transit. Clancy explained that the consultants will make recommendations and address the system statement in the goals and statements section of the Plan and the commissioners will have input. Baker referred to the Met Council System Statement and asked to what degree the statement guides the City and why it emphasizes the things it does. He added that the City needs to look beyond the System Statement. Grimes explained that the Met Council has very expensive systems that already exist such as the highway system, the sewer system and the transit system and they want to be sure that they are used to their full capacity rather than having to build new systems someplace else. Waldhauser questioned the population projections and asked to get more details regarding the projections such as number per household, age, etc. Grimes said the City has that information. Kluchka asked about the next steps. Grimes explained that the consultants have started working on the various elements of the Plan and in the next few months staff will schedule another joint commission meeting. 2. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm. 'crG- I Alley Open Space and Recreation Commission May 6, 2007 2006 PARK PLANNING CITIZEN SURVEY SUMMARY OUTLINED I. Overall Park Experience A. Golden Valley Citizen Survey participants are happy with their overall park experience: 1. 92% rate the quality of parks as Good or Excellent; 2. 96% feel safe in Golden Valley parks; and, 3. 89% feel Golden Valley parks meet their family needs well. B. Residents who leave the city (73%) for neighboring city facilities do so mostly for: 1. swimming pools (17%) and 2. walking trails (12%). Note: these were the only two items to rank at more than 8% II. Park Usage A. The most popular park destinations are: 1. Brookview Park destination (62%), 2. Brookview Golf Course (4% - "St Choice, 24% - 2"d Choice), and 3. Brookview Community Center (5% - 1St Choice, 10% - 2nd Choice, 8% - 3rd Choice). B. Residents describe themselves as more likely to use the following parks: 1. Linear parks (82%) 2. Neighborhood parks (79%) 3. Community parks (69%) 4. Undeveloped Open Spaces (64%) 5. Swimming Pools (58%), and 6. Indoor Recreational facilities (57%). C. The top park activities are: 1. walking for pleasure (79% - 1St Choice), 2. bicycling (6% - 1St Choice, 32/0 - 2nd Choice), and 3. swimming (4% - 1St Choice, Ilk - 2nd Choice). i Note: there are a huge variety of answers in this category. D. Residents describe themselves as being most like to: 1. Multi -use trails (29% - 1St Cho",ce, 22% - 2" Choice), 2. Athletic fields (25% - 1St Choice), 3. Playground equipment (14% - 2nd Choice, 18% - 3rd Choice), and 4. Restrooms (4% - 1St Choice, 12% -2nd Choice, 18% - 3rd Choice). E. When asked 'Is there anything not listes above that you would like to see', residents listed 1. No Answer (74%) 2. Pool / Waterpark (9%) - Note: Pool/ Waterpark was the only iVrite-in with more that 2%. F. Residents preferred park locations: F 1. along creeks (62%), 2. connected to future Trails (53%), and 3. connecting Neighborhoods (49%). G. When asked 'Are the Golden Valley trails properly marked?', residents replied: 1. No (51%) and 2. Yes (29%). III. Park Focus A. Citizens believe it is important for the parks to encourage opportunities for: 1. children (78%), 2. adults (78%), 3. teens (69%), 4. seniors (65%), and 5. community members with disabilities (55%). B. Citizens believe it is important for the�parks to provide both: 1. physical health (84%) and 2. mental well-being (77%). C. Golden Valley households rank: 1. maintaining existing parks, green spaces, and athletic fields as most important to them (97%) followed by 2. keeping the facilities open as long as possible (79%). D. Residents rate the following categories as valuable to their household: 1. Green space (90%) 2. Rest & Relaxation (86%) 3. Wildlife habitat (85%) 4. Play equipment (83%) 5. Play space (78%) 6. Group gatherings (75%) 7. Field sports (67%) 8. Court sports (65%). 9. Flower plantings (56%) 10. Exercise for Pets (47%) IV. Facilities A. When asked 'How important the construction of the following recreational facilities are to you?', residents rated them in this order: 1. Nature/Interpretive Center (52%), 2. Outdoor Aquatic Facility (48%), and 3. Community Center (37%). B. When asked 'Is Brookview Community Center adequate for the needs of Golden Valley?% residents stated: 1. Yes (50%), and 2. No (33%) —"too small" was the most common complaint. C. When asked about general Park Property Tax Increases, residents said they would: 1. Support (69%), 2. Oppose (16%), and 3. Strongly Oppose (13%) them. D. Property Tax increase support for Construction of new facilities 1. No Increase (22%) ' 2. Increase of $ 1 — $ 15 per year (15%) 3. Increase of $16 — $ 45 per year (33%) 4. Increase of $46 more year (25%) E. Property Tax increase support for Maintenance of existing facilities: 1. No Increase (19%), 2. Increase of $ 5 — $ 15 per year (32%) , 3. Increase of $16 — $ 45 per year (25%), and 4. Increase of $46 more year (17%). V. Demographics A. When asked `How many years do you expect to live in Golden Valley?', residents foretold: 1. Six to 10 Years (24%) and 2. 11 or more years (62%). B. Residents who completed the survey live: 1. North of Hwy 55 & West of Douglas (40%), 2. South of Hwy 55 (27%), and 3. North of Hwy 55 & East of Douglas (31%). C. Residents who completed this survey are: 1. 30 — 45 years old (37%), 2. 46 — 60 years old (31 %), and 3. 60 years old or more (27%). D. Residents who completed this survey have: 1. no children (54%) 2. children six and under (22%) 3. children six to 12 (23%), and 4. children 13 —18 (14%) in their household.