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01-22-070tv of oenae OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Brookview Community Center Monday, January 22, 2007 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 11. ROLL CALL Present: Roger Bergman, Jim Johnson, Roger McConico, Jerry Sandler, Jim Vaughan, Rick Jacobson, Director of Park and Recreation; Sue Cook, Recreation Supervisor; and Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant. Absent: Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison and Tom Zins. 111. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS Bergman added New Business of discussion regarding seminars, workshops and continuing education. Sandler added New Business of discussion on the Annual Report. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — November 27, 2006 MOTION: Moved by Johnson and seconded by Vaughan to approve the November 27th meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. V. RECREATION REPORT — Sue Cook Cook explained she's been meeting with Dan Nabedrick, from Twin City Tennis Camps, and is looking at offering a different tennis program for youth this summer which would consist of camps rather than lessons. She explained she offered tennis camps last summer and they were well received. Camps will be instructed by USTA certified staff and run weekly from June 1 Ith-August170'. Younger participants will meet 9-11 a.m. and older participants from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration for the camps will continue to be taken through the Recreation Department. Cook explained the City would be working with Twin City Tennis Camps for all the instruction. Cook said adult tennis will be offered as a drill program this year rather than a lesson program. She feels it will be more appealing to adults and will offer better instruction. Cook does plans to continue offering the Teen and Adult Tennis Leagues. MOTION: Moved by Bergman and seconded by Johnson to proceed with the new tennis concepts. Motion carried unanimously. VI. BROOKVIEW COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY ASSESSMENT Jacobson explained the Council allocated funds in 2006 to do a facility assessment of all city buildings last fall. He said the study concluded Brookview as the largest in need. He explained repairs were made in 1984 which were merely a few -year fix and not intended to be a permanent solution. VII. PARK AND RECREATION FACILITY STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Discussion focused on the two different surveys conducted and what to do with the information collected. Jacobson explained the phone survey, conducted by Decision Resources, was statistically valid with 400 calls made to Golden Valley residents. Jacobson announced a kick-off for the Comprehensive Plan is tentatively scheduled for Monday, February 26`h at City Hall, and will include the Environmental, Planning and Open Space and Recreation Commissions. Sandler requested the Commission study ideas and thoughts and be prepared with them for the meeting. VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. Deer Task Force Update Jacobson said the City signed a contract and they have been baiting. He also said the contract is valid until March 30, 2007 and funds have been budgeted for the removal of 42 deer. B. Regional Trail Update No update. C. Brookview Performance Area Jacobson said the Performance Area Committee met with a fundraiser and trying to get a plan in place. IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Seminars, Workshops and Continuing Education Bergman expressed his support for staff attending seminars, workshops and continuing education. Jacobson explained the City has a tuition reimbursement program available and that staff is able to attend several seminars and workshops throughout the year. B. Annual Report Sandler requested a list of Commission activities in 2006 so he could prepare the annual report to present to Council. X. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by McConico and seconded by Bergman to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.