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2-24-1972:3 REGULAR MEETING GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION BOARD February 24, 1972 A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Board was held on Thursday, February 24 1972 at 7:30 P.m. at the Brook - view Municipal Community Center, 6200 Wayzata Boulevard, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman Herje presided, and the following members were present: Petersen, Hammer, Brown, Brand. Members absent: Durda, Gergen, Tart. Also present: Corey Bakken, Golf Operations Manager; John Brenna, Park and Recreation Director. MINUTES Chairman Herje accepted the minutes of the Regular meeting of January 27, 1972 for filing. PUD #S - FRED SEED PROPERTY (MR. LUNDBERG) At this time, Mr. Robert Lundberg, a representative for the devel- opers who are proposing a cluster of town houses on the Fred Seed property, outlined for the Park and Recreation Board his company's thoughts relative to the placement of the town houses, and asked for our ideas on the remaining open space. Members present explored the possibilities of just leaving the open space in its natural state; they also considered a large pond, and the thought of a combined open pond plus some natural area was also entertained. At this time, Mr. Brenna stated that the area in question may be needed by the Village as a ponding area. He also stated that he would like to contact the engineering department before the Park and Recreation Board brought forth a recommendation. Mr. Brenna noted that later in the agenda, suggested criteria for wetlands would be brought forth for discussion, and that some of the criteria may be appropriate for the above item. REPORT - GLENVIEW TERRACE PARK At this time, Mr. Brenna stated that he had met with staff members from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and had presented a plan for the inclusion of a softball diamond and skating rink at Glenview Terrace Park. Golden Valley Park and Recreation Board Regular meeting of February 24, 1972 Page -2- Mr. Brenna stated that he has kept the citizens in the park area informed as to our progress. 5 ACRES - DULUTH AND PENNSYLVANIA At this time, Mr. Burt Brown informed members present that he had attended, with Mr. Brenna, the February 23rd Village Council meeting and had brought forth our recommendation to acquire the 5 acre parcel at Duluth and Pennsylvania for park purposes. Mr. Brown stated that the Village Council accepted our recommendation and so designated the 5 acres Village owned site as a Village Park. Mr. Brown also stated that the council asked the Park and Recreation Board to bring forth a name for the park site. After much discussion by all members present, Dr. Petersen MOVED that we recommend to the Village Council that we name the 5 acre park, Wildwood Park, seconded by Brown and carried unanimously. REQUEST - SEASON GOLF PERMIT At this time, Mr. Donald Palmer, Mr. Mike Fox and Mr. Jack Culver brought forth two views relative to a season golf permit. . Mr. Palmer suggested that we adopt a single and a family season golf permit and drop the patron card system. Mr. Fox and Mr. Culver suggested adding a season golf permit along with the patron card system. Mr. Brown asked if the two views were represented with a plan, price -wise, etc. Mr. Palmer stated that they didn't have a specific plan, but asked that we consider one, if not for this year, maybe next year. Mrs. Herje thanked the proponents for their suggestions and stated that the board would consider their suggestions. REPORT - ST. LOUIS PARK - WESTWOOD HILLS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ULNILR (MR. CHRIS CHLRUHLS) At this time, Mr. Chris Cherches, the City Manager from the City of St. Louis Park, and Mr. George Haun, the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of St. Louis Park, brought forth a pre- sentation describing the merits of the Westwood Hills Environmental Education Center Project. Mr. Cherches stated that their number one priority was to acquire 25.3 acres that lies in Golden Valley. The property is critical, because it affords the completion of a trail system around the Environmental Center, would restrict industrial encroachment, would gain control of the entire body of water contained on the proposed site, and would protect the existing wet lands environment and wildlife habitats. 7 Golden Valley Park and Recreation Board Page -3- Regular Meeting of February 24, 1972 Mr. Cherches asked if we would recommend to the Golden Valley Village Council that the 25.3 acres be placed on the official map as "Natural Area" as it would indeed help obtain that time needed in processing their H.U.D. application for acquisition of the area. At this time, Board members present thanked Mr. Cherches and Mr. Haun for their fine presentation and stated that they would discuss the above and render a recommendation to the Golden Valley Village Council. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND COOPERATION WITH ST. LOUIS PARK ON THE PROPOSED WESTWOOD HILLS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATiON CEN"T= At this time, Mr. Burt Brown stated that at the February 23rd Council meeting, a resolution was being proposed for adoption by the Village Council relative to the Environmental Education Center, at which time Mr. Burt Brown asked the Council to hold their adop - tion until the Park and Recreation Board had met with representa- tives from St. Louis Park on February 24th. Mr. Brown stated that the Council consented. At this time, members present discussed the resolution that was be- fore the Village Council on February 23rd. After considerable deliberation, it was MOVED by Brown and seconded by Dr. Petersen, and carried that we recommend to the Village Council the following new language for adoption in a resolution expressing support and coop- eration with St. Louis Park on the Proposed Westwood Hills Environ- mental Education Center. 1. Golden Valley encourages St. Louis Park in their development of an Environmental Education Center as a needed facility within the area. 2. Golden Valley agrees to cooperate by including within or trans- ferring to St. Louis Park the property presently owned by the Village within Golden Valley adjacent to the proposed Environ- mental Education Center for inclusion in the proposed Westwood Hills Environmental Education Center. 3. Golden Valley proposes to designate all lands within the pro- posed Environmental Education Center which are within Golden Valley, but are not now owned by Golden Valley as natural areas on its official map. 4. Golden Valley proposes to work with any future development adjacent to the Environmental Education Center to insure to the best of its ability that it will be compatible with:the Environmental Education Center development. 1 Golden Valley Park and Recreation Board Page -4- Regular Meeting of February 24, 1972 PROPOSED LAND RECLAMATION AND WETLANDS ORDINANCE At this time, Mr. Brenna handed each board member present a copy of the above ordinance and asked each member to read the ordinance over and to critique it for discussion at our March meeting. Mr. Brenna stated that other interested Boards and Commissions are doing the same for input before final draft. DESIGNATION OF NATURAL AND OPEN SPACE AREAS At this time, Mr. Brenna stated that Midwest Planning is looking for those natural and open space areas that the Environmental Com- missions, sub -committee and the Park and Recreation Boards' sub- committee have been working on for inclusion in the comprehensive plan. Mr. Brenna stated the Midwest would like the designations before their first neighborhood meeting on March 14th. Mrs. Herje stated that the sub -committees will be meeting on March 2nd and March 9th and would be ready for input before the first neighborhood meeting. SUGGESTED CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING NATURAL AND OPEN SPACE AREAS At this time, Mr. Burt Brown stated that he had met with Mr. Brenna and had devised a suggested list of criteria, as a start, for evaluating the natural and open spaces for village acquisition purposes. Mr. Brown suggested that Board members present study the following criteria for additional input, and to be thinking of a rating system for the March 2nd meeting. 1. Usefulness for Ponding,Draina e. Will it significantly retard ow of water in Bassett Creek drainage area? Has it significant capacity to store excess water? If filled, will our ability to meet drainage re- quirements be significantly impaired? 2. Uni ueness IS it different from other natural or wet areas already preserved or readily available to Golden Valley residents? 3. Representativeness Is it typical oT-7olden Valley or Minnesota in its "original" or "natural" state? 1 f� Golden Valley Park and Recreation Board Page -5- Regular Meeting of February 24, 1972 4. Habitat Does it provide appropriate living conditions for signifi- cant numbers or kinds of desirable creatures or plants? 5. Quality of Life is its sized location such that it can contribute sig- nificantly to a feeling of openness? Would it help to break up congested areas or provide a buffer between dis- similar areas? Can it provide enjoyment or instruction for significant numbers of Golden Valley residents? 6. Stability Is its present character likely to endure? If changing, will it become more, or less desirable on other criteria? What measures would be necessary to maintain its desirability? Would such measures be practical and reasonable? 7. Potential Could be changed into something more desirable on other criteria? Could such changes be made at reasonable cost? REPORT - SECOND ANNUAL GOLDEN VALLEY WINTER RALLY At this time, Mr. Bakken stated that this year's Winter Rally was indeed heartwarming from the standpoint of weather, attendance, and enthusiasm. He stated that the various civic, service and other organizations this year were really enthusiastic and, a meeting is already scheduled for an evaluation of this year's activities and suggestions for next year's event. Mr. Bakken stated that next year the Park and Recreation staff will be trying to place more responsibility, organizational -wise on the rally committee, so that the event will reflect a greater involvement by members of the community. RESIGNATION - PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBER (RAYMOND BRAND) At this time, Mrs. Herje read Mr. Brand's resignation from the Park and Recreation Board wherein Mr. Brand stated that due to his heavy work commitments, he would be unable to maintain his attendance as a board member and felt it would be unfair to the Village and to the Board to continue. At this time, all board members present thanked Mr. Brand for his many contributions during his tenure. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, ivAwas MOVED by Petersen, seconded by Br wn that the meeting be adjourned at -30 a.m. P - - / - - - ----- ------------ Chairman ----------Chairman H rje Vice -Chairman Brown