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OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Brookview Community Center
Monday, February 27, 2006
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
11. ROLL CALL
Present: Chuck Cahill, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, Roger McConico, Jerry Sandler, Jim Vaughan, Tom
Zins, Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation; Jeanne Fackler, Senior Coordinator; Sheila
Van Sloun, Administrative Secretary; Don Anderson, Golden Valley Rotary; Paul Snyder, Golden
Valley Rotary; Jackie Wells, Harriet Betzold, Joann Burkholder, Sharon Jansen, Golden Valley
Women's Club.
Absent: Jim Johnson
111. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS
Jacobson added Honeywell Little League area accessible parking.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — January 23, 2006
MOTION: Moved by Cahill and seconded by McConico to approve the minutes of the January 23rd
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
V. BROOKVIEW PERFORMANCE AREA
Snyder explained that the small shelter area at Brookview is being considered for the performance area sight.
He presented three different structures, all of which incorporated a new shelter into the performance area
structure and would be approximately three times the size of the current small shelter building. Due to size of
the proposed structure, it was suggested building a performance area where the small shelter currently exists
and moving or building a separate small shelter in another are of the park.
Discussion then focused on different options and structure specifics.
Anderson said that the drawings and ideas generated by the Commission would be brought to the Performance
Area Committee for discussion, then come back to the Commission.
VI. RECREATION REPORT — Jeanne Fackler, Senior Coordinator
Fackler introduced herself and shared her professional background. She discussed her senior programs and
mentioned changes she has made. Fackler also discussed upcoming programs, trips and classes that will be
offered.
VII. COUNCIL GOALS
Jacobson reviewed the Council's goals as they pertain to Parks and Recreation. One of the goals is to develop
a Park Master Plan. Jacobson explained that funding for the Park Master Plan had been reduced to $25K in the
C.I.P. which now will be the funding source for a professional city wide survey which will include several
questions on park facilities, as well as all other city services. He said the Council is planning on the
Commission being involved with the Park Master Planning process as discussed at the joint Council/Open
Space and Recreation Commission meeting in November. Sandler mentioned he started a list of survey
questions that can be discussed at the next meeting.
Vill. OLD BUSINESS
a) Deer Task Force Update
Jacobson said the Council appointed an AD HOC Deer Task Force. McConico, Vaughan and Sandler
along with four members from the Environmental Commission and three Golden Valley residents have
been chosen to participate on the task force. Jacobson explained the mission and responsibilities of the task
force. He said the first meeting is scheduled for March 13'h.
b) Regional Trail Update
Jacobson reported that the Three Rivers Board of Commissioners and the Golden Valley City Council
have passed resolutions dealing with the building of the Luce Line Trail through Golden Valley. Three
Rivers Park District will be hiring a consultant to fmish the design.
c) Little League Honeywell Park Accessibility
Jacobson explained the City and Honeywell could not reach an agreement on the handicap accessible
parking lot. He discussed ADA regulations and said the plan is being drawn up and will be rebid.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Cahill and seconded by Kuebelbeck to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.