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OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Brookview Community Center
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Sandler called meeting to order at 8:30 p.m.
11. ROLL CALL
Present: Chuck Cahill, Jim Johnson, Roger McConico, Jerry Sandler, Tom Zins, and Rick
Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation
Absent: Liz Elder, James Heine, Tom Kuelbs, and Jim Vaughan
III. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — September 27, 2004
MOTION: Moved by Johnson and seconded by Zins to approve the minutes. Motion carried
unanimously.
V. JOINT MEETING WITH COUNCIL AND CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Sandler opened up discussion by asking the commission to give their thoughts on the meeting. The
commission concluded that this presents a unique opportunity to give input to the Council on
recommendations for parks and open space.
It was requested that Jacobson arrange for a City staff member who was involved with the Envision
process to come and give greater detail at the February meeting.
VI. GOLDEN VALLEY SMOKING ORDINANCE
Jacobson explained the ordinance in greater detail for the commission. He stated that the ordinance
will take effect March 31, 2005.
The question was asked if the golf course grounds were included in the ordinance. Jacobson
answered yes. After some discussion, it was the feeling of the commission that they support the
smoke-free policy in general, but question the impact it may have on the course in light of the fact it
includes a large outdoor area with users scheduled several minutes apart. It was asked if the City
has received any negative comments regarding no smoking on the course. Jacobson answered that
a couple letters have been received along with a couple editorials.
It was requested that the course manager attend a future meeting for more discussion.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Regional Trail Update
Jacobson said that there have been several meetings with Three Rivers Park District and things
are moving ahead. He said that funding has been identified in the Three Rivers capital plan for
construction in Golden Valley over the next three years. A Joint Powers Agreement for the
project is currently being worked on.
VI11. OTHER BUSINESS
Jacobson reported that the Jewish Community Center may be reconstructing their athletic field this
fall and may be using South Tyrol Park a few hours in the afternoon for some of their elementary
school aged athletic activities.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by McConico, seconded by Cahill to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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