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OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Brookview Community Center
Monday, June 4, 2007
7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
11. ROLL CALL
Present: Roger Bergman, Jim Johnson, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Roger McConico, Anne Saffert, Jerry
Sandler, Tom Zins, Rick Jacobson, Director of Park and Recreation; and Sheila Van Sloun,
Park and Recreation Administrative Assistant.
Absent: Bob Mattison and Jim Vaughan.
111. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS
Bergman added New Business as follows:
A. Concerts -In -The -Park Magnet
B. Leadership Institute Seminars
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —April 23, 2007
MOTION: Moved by Johnson and seconded by Kuebelbeck to approve the April 23`d meeting minutes.
Motion carried unanimously.
V. WALKABLE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP UPDATE
Commissioners Bergman and Zins attended the workshop which took place on Friday, May 18th at City Hall.
Zins explained the discussion focused on walkable accessibility in the downtown area of Golden Valley. The
workshop also included a brainstorming session and walking tour of paths, trails and sidewalks in the
downtown area of Golden Valley. Brainstorming ideas are to be compiled by staff for use with future
planning.
VI. CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Jacobson reviewed the Capitol Improvement Plan for future park projects. He explained items that get put in
the Capitol Improvement Plan are those that cost over $10,000. He then gave details on projects scheduled for
2007.
VII. PARK AND RECREATION FACILITY STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Comprehensive Plan Discussion
Sandler suggested going through the park survey results and incorporating suggested items/projects from
the survey into the Comprehensive Plan Priority List. Kuebelbeck will compile a list of suggested items
for discussion at a future meeting.
The Commission also read through the Comprehensive Plan and made changes which will be reflected in
an updated version. They plan to discuss the Comprehensive Plan again at a future meeting and make any
other necessary updates or changes.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Open Space and Recreation Commission
June 4, 2007
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B. Survey Results
1. Youth Athletic Association Survey
McConico said the committee has met with Phoenix Soccer and still needs to meet with Golden
Valley Little League. He also said Mattison has a summary of current survey results.
2. OSRC Park Planning Citizen Survey Summary
Kuebelbeck gave highlights from the summary and said she plans to compile the list of
suggested items from the survey.
Vill. NEW BUSINESS
A. Concerts -In -The -Park Magnets
Bergman said the. magnets were really handy and a great idea.
B. Leadership Institute Seminars
Bergman received a flyer from the Minnesota Park & Recreation Association for a Leadership Institute
and wanted to bring it to the staff for those that may be interested.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
A. Regional Trail Update
Jacobson gave an update on the construction progress.
B. Brodkview Performance Area
Jacobson said the Golden Valley Federated Women's Club is still working on fund raising options and
would like to attend a future OSRC meeting.
C. Upcoming Important Dates
Jacobson announced the following upcoming dates:
Thursday, June 10— Council Dinner for Boards and Commissions
Monday, June 25`h — Next OSRC meeting
Wednesday, July l Ph — Dedication of the General Mills Nature Preserve
Monday, July 23`d — Joint meeting with Planning, Environmental and Open Space Commissions
X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Bergman and seconded by McConico to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.