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5-22-06OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Agenda Brookview Community Center Monday, May 22, 2006 7:00 p.m. I. Call to Order I. Roll Call Roger Bergman Kelly Kuebelbeck Jerry Sandler, Chair III. Agenda Changes or Additions Chuck Cahill Bob Mattison Jim Vaughan, Vice Chair IV. Approval of Minutes — April 24, 2006 V. Park and Recreation Facility Study a. Subcommittee Work Sessions VI. Review Annual Report VII. Golden Oaks Backstop VIII. Capitol Improvement Program IX. Old Business a. Deer Task Force Update b. Regional Trail Update X. Adjournment Jim Johnson Roger McConico Tom Zins towmlley OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Brookview Community Center Monday, April 24, 2006 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 11. ROLL CALL Present: Chuck Cahill, Jim Johnson, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Roger McConico, Jerry Sandler, Jim Vaughan, Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation; Jeanne Fackler, Senior Coordinator; Brian Erickson, Recreation Supervisor; Sue Cook, Recreation Supervisor; Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Secretary; Cheryl Dando, Golden Valley resident and Cliff Levy, Golden Valley resident. Absent: Bob Mattison and Tom Zins. 111. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Jacobson welcomed everyone and introductions were made. IV. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS None. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — April 3, 2006 MOTION: Moved by Cahill and seconded by Kuebelbeck to approve the minutes of the April 3`d meeting. Motion carried unanimously. VI. PARK AND RECREATION FACILITY STUDY A. Description of History, Process and Goals Jacobson explained that one of the goals of the City Council is to complete an inventory of Golden Valley Parks to help formulate a long term vision for the future of our park system. He explained options for the planning process and gave a brief history and background of the Golden Valley Park System and Brookview Community Center. Sandler then gave direction before breaking into small groups. He also thanked Jacobson and staff for their continued support and efforts. B. Break Into Small Groups Commissioners, staff and guests broke into small groups for discussion. They established tasks, goals and future meeting schedules. C. Return to Large Group for Wrap-up Commissioners, staff and guests returned to the large group meeting to share sub committee discussions. Sandler said time will be allowed at the next Commission meeting to allow sub committees time to continue their discussions. Cahill, from the Survey Sports Associations committee, said they brainstormed questions and discussed who within the Associations the surveys should go to. Kuebelbeck, from the Citizens Survey committee, said they also brainstormed questions and discussed options for getting the surveys out to citizens. Some ideas mentioned were; mail, internet and phone. Vaughan, from the Presentations in the Parks committee, said they plan on having four open houses for citizens to attend. He explained there would not be formal presentations, but rather a casual open house with maps of parks, aerial photos of the city and information boards. City staff and Commissioners would be present to answer questions and get citizen input and feedback. Tentative dates and locations for the open houses, which will be held early in the evening, are as follows: Wesley Park on August 8t', Hampshire Park on August 10d', Scheid Park on September 21" and Brookview Park on September 20". Vaughan also said they discussed sending out postcards, advertising in the SunPost, internet, local cable television advertising and inserts in water bills as possible ways of getting the word out about the open houses. Sandler said they have a good start on the process and thanked everyone for their participation. VI1. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Johnson and seconded by McConico to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. 2 Annual Report Topics and Projects discussed by the OSRC in 2005 The year 2005 was a busy and productive year for the Open Space and Recreation Commission in Golden Valley. The following list includes the major activities and topics discussed. 1. Envision process a. Reviewed the Park & Recreation portion, realized that our mission and Envision aspirations were very similar b. Created our own "wish list" c. Decided to support and promote a Performance Area at Brookview Park 2. City Council goal -setting, Envision challenge, communications 3. Readdressed smoking ban ordinance and Brookview Golf Course 4. Regional trail updates a. Three Rivers Park trail - discussions, negotiations for Golden Valley segment 5. OSRC By -Laws were reviewed and updated, By-laws to conform to revised Code and Guidelines 6. Adeline Lane park/Pavement management plan a. Site plan developed in 2000, delayed until it could be done in conjunction with the street reconstruction b. Improvements include drainage, trail upgrade, seating near lake, general site clean-up 7. Budget/Capital Improvement Plan a. Discussed and reviewed for 2005-2009 b. Major items for 2005 included resurfacing of tennis courts and an accessible path up to Little League ball field at Honeywell. Work to be done in 2006. 8. Code revisions and Council guidelines related to commissions 9. Minnaqua Pond Natural Area project a. Reviewed concept design for creation of a natural area and wetlands on city owned property on Minnaqua Drive 10. Medley Park stream bank stabilization project a. Al Lundstrom presented potential improvements G.IOSRC1AnnUa1 Repor, - Topics and Projects 2N5.doc 11. Deer population a. Reviewed deer survey numbers b. Received copy of letter from South Rice Lake Association requesting a study of the deer population in Golden Valley c. Three commissioners (2 regular and 1 alternate) to serve on the AD HOC Deer Task Force. 12. Park Master Plan a. Commission asked to do a park inventory and needs analysis in order to develop a Park Master Plan to tie in with the Comprehensive Plan for 2008 b. Commission has formed committees and is working with staff to accomplish this task 13. Upgrades to Honeywell Little League area a. Discussions to have handicapped parking at Honeywell parking lot did not work out b. Accessible ramp to field, off Sandburg Lane c. Safety top to existing chain link fence d. Addition of a shed for maintenance equipment e. Additional batting cage f. Brush removal, extend left field bullpen g. Updated signage 14. Review Park & Rec programs and fees a. Senior program - Barb Bailey b. Sue Cook and Brian Erickson c. Rick Jacobson 15. Review Brookview Golf Course - Kris Tovson a. Concern about competition b. Concern about impact of Smoking Ban ordinance c. General overview of golf course and operations 16. Review independent Youth Athletic Associations a. Met with representative of Golden Valley Girls Softball 17. Brookview Performance Area a. Continue to meet with AD HOC committee and review potential sites and designs 18. Park Tour — Tom Klatt, Rick Jacobson Many items are still active and we continue to deal with them. Thanks must go to the city staff for all of their help and guidance in dealing with these and other issues. Thanks to the Mayor and City Council for their trust in us and allowing us to participate. GAOSRCIAnnual Report - Topics and Projects 2005.doc. Citizen Survey Committee April 24, 2006 Members: Cheryl L. Dando, Jim Johnson, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Cliff Levy, Jeanne Fackler, Staff Liason The following items are from the brainstorming session held on Monday, April 24, 2006. Items need to be put into categories and questions formed to be used in the citizen survey regarding Golden Valley's master site plan. Are you a resident of Golden Valley? Age/number in household/demographics Park usage (which park)/frequency/months you use the park Equipment condition Adequate restroom facilities Adequate drinking fountains Activities while in the park Playground Ball field/soccer field Trails Concerts in the Park Picnic Other Infrastructure (sidewalks, parking lots) Safety — lighting ADA compliant What would you like to see? Cooperative agreements i.e. St. Louis Park for pool (maybe Crystal/New Hope?) Do residents know about agreement? Is Brookview Community Center adequate? Have you used or been in Brookview Community Center? Publicity for Brookview Do you leave your neighborhood to use a park/facility? If so, what do you use? Where do you go? Why? Do you feel there is a good balance between open space and developed parks? Do you feel there is a balance between usage of developed and undeveloped land? Rules and regulations in parks followed (dogs)? Dog Park? How do you feel about the use of chemicals/pesticides in park maintenance? Environmental concerns (buckthorn/deer/geese)? Trail system and connectivity to other cities trails and/or Hennepin Parks trails (signage) General awareness of programs/activities offered by Golden Valley Recreation Department. What don't you(use in the Golden Valley park system? Where? What is most important to you? Where? (prioritize?) 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Input received at these meetings will help the Council in its upcoming deliberation on a residential property maintenance code These meetings will also provide residen an opportunity to learn about the state of the community's housing stock and receive information on current rehabilita- tion resources available to Gold e residents. Cities find that property mainten codes help protect residents from poterr tially hazardous conditions and help maintain the vitality and integrity of the community's housing stock. For example, when a City adopts maintenance stan- dards for exterior walls, roofs, gutters, decks, doors, and windows, property owners are required to keep these items in a good state of repair. If violations are not corrected in a reasonable time, the City may issue citations. Property maintenance codes are enforced through proactive inspections. When a City inspector determines a property is out of compliance accordmg fo' the City ordinance, he or she will issue a correction order to the responsible party of that property. The compliance order will state a reasonable amount of time for corrections to be made Non-com li- JUNE 2006 GoIdEN VA«EY CITyNEWS Golden Valleys commitment to its parks, trails (see pages 8-9), and recreation pro- grams has earned it the designation of a "Governors Fit City," part of a state-wide initiative by Governor Tim Pawlenty to encourage fitness. A "Fit City" provides oppor- tunities for physical activity to people who live, work, and play in the community. This goal is to support and encourage residents to be more physically active and improve the overall health of the community. Cities achieving a Governor's Fit City designation had to meet several Minnesota Department of Health criteria, such as having a City Council -adopted resolution affirm- ing activity -friendly commitments, having inviting places to walk, sponsoring at least one fitness activity, and developing recreation areas that encourage fitness. "We're proud Golden Valley was considered a good candidate for the Fit City desig- nation," says Park and Recreation Director Rick Jacobson. "We try to do a great job meeting all of the criteria, and were continually working to improve." This work includes: maintaining and developing walkable routes, recreation areas, parks, play- grounds, and play fields maintaining and developing indoor facili- ties available for cold season activity. that are open and accessible to all ages partnering with community -wide orga-Al nizations dedicated to activities that z k support physical activity; promoting or sponsoring events or o 0 activities r "RT CITIES" NAVE Whinq piACES To WAlk. "We hope to help build community through people, parks, and programs," adds Jacobson, "and these are things our resi- dents said were important during the Envision Golden Valley process." The governor declared 2005 "The Year of Fitness" in Minnesota and created the "Governors Fitness Challenge," which allows citizens to track their fitness progress online at www.6eactiveminnesota.org. More information about the Governor's Fit City program can be found at www.health.state.mn.us/fitcity/. For more information about Golden Valleys recreation facilities and programs, contact the p Park and Recreation Department at 763- ance will result in a fine assessed through 512-2345. an administrative citation (fines will not , ` FORCE exceed the maximum penalty for misde meanor violation by state law). If you have questions about the City's The Golden Valley Deer Task Force is seeking input from Golden Valley residents multiple -dwelling property maintenance and businesses regarding deer management in Golden Valley. An information meet - code, contact Property Maintenance ing is scheduled for July 13, 2006, 7 pm, at Brookview Community Center, 200 Inspector Angela Obert at 763-593- Brookview Parkway. 8074. If you have questions about the City's proposed property maintenance At the meeting, the Deer Task Force will define its charge, the Minnesota Department code for one- and two-family homes, con- of Natural Resources will present the state-wide perspective of how other communities lip tact Chief of Fire and Inspections Mark and Inspections tact Ciely are handling deer populations, and Deer Task Force members will outline the issues and at 763ire Kukcomments resolutions of neighboring communities. The presentations will be followed by a time for from residents/businesses. The Golden Valley Deer Task Force was appointed by the City Council to study deer -related issues in Golden Valley, gather community input, and report results. It will report its findings to the City Council toward the end of 2006.