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1-30-1975REGULAR MEETING GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION January 30, 1975 A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission was held on Thursday, January 30, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. at the Brookview Community Center, 8200 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman Gergen presided and the following members were present: Brown, Courey, Duebner, Jaffe, and Petersen, absent Hammer and Kelby. Also present were Rosemary Thorsen and Merle Krotaska of the Trails Committee, Mr. James Hawks of the Neslund Company, John L. Brenna, Director of Parks and Recreation, and Gertrude Peterson, secretary. MINUTES It was moved by Courey and seconded by Jaffe, that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 1974, be approved with the exception that the matter of procedure under the heading Park and Recreation Commission on page two thereof, be placed on the agenda at the earliest date possible for further discussion. Minutes were approved with this exception. It was moved by Peterson and seconded by Duebner, that the minutes of the special meeting of December 30, 1974, be approved. Motion carried. OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE Kings Creek — Mr. James Hawks of the Neslund Company discussed his company's proposal for the area known as Kings Creek Development rela— tive to open space, trails, preservation of flood plain etc. Discussion followed as to whether the trail should go through the middle of the Kings Creek Development or on the south and east sides. After further discussion, by the Commission, it was moved by Courey and seconded by Brown, that the proposal of the Neslund Company as presented by Mr. Hawks be pursued and tentatively approved upon the following basis: (1) the trail system by planned along the south and ease edge of the subject tract of land, (2) that the trail system as laid out, would be subject to engineering study and approval of the feasibility of the trail constructed through the flood plain area without substantial inter— ference from the water on the premises (3) subject to engineering study of approximate costs cf completing the trail system through this tract of land, and a committment under Ordinance 406 that the developer pay all or a substantial portion of the costs of completing a trail through that property, (4) all homes or residences units in the addition be required to be set back fifty feet from such trail system, or if closer, some screening with fencing or a suitable planting plan, (5) all purchase agreements used by developer contain an underlined statement in caps that the land will be subject to a trail easement along the south and east edge of the property in the addition, (6) that the trail system easement be recorded prior to any construction on any part of the addition (7) that the width of the trail and construction thereof be subject to the supervision of the Park and Recreation Department, and if adopted, that this be accepted in lieu of the 10% required under Ordinance 406. Motion carried. Regular Meeting Page two Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission January 30, 1975 Ring Colonial The Commission then discussed Mr. Hawk's proposal relative to the Ring Colonial Development. After discussion, it was moved by Courey and seconded by Duebner that the Park and Recreation Commission support the motion of the Open Space Committee to consider the entire Neslund property to the west of Ring Colonial Addition to be considered as one unit. However, if the City Council accepts the proposal as presented, the Commission then requests that Lot 9 and Lot 10 be given to the City as the obligation under Ordinance 406. Motion carried. Hamman—Bennett The Hamman property was then discussed. After discussion, it was moved by Duebner and seconded by Courey, that the City Council, in considering any proposal on the Hamman—Bennett property, exercise its right under Ordinance 406 to require dedication of 10% of the area for trails and open space purposes, and that any plan for the use of such property be consistent with the plan expressed by the Park and Recreation Commission relating to the Kings Creek Development. Motion carried. TRAILS COMMITTEE — Golden Valley Road The Golden Valley Road segment of the trail system was discussed relative to year around use, safety factors, matching funds, and alternative routes. After discussion, it was moved by Courey and seconded by Jaffe, that the Park and Recreation Commission re—affirm its positiin of December 30, 1974, that the low bid for the trail system from Douglas Drive to Theodore Wirth Park be accepted, however, that if the trail is to be plowed of snow in the winter, that the City Council than have that portion done with asphalt, and that the cost of the segment of the trail system be paid for by some other means other than the bond issue. Motion carried. BROOKVIEW COMMUNITY CENTER — alcoholic beverages Mr. Brenna explained that several public and private agencies had been contacted as to how to deal with the problem, and also presented a letter from the city attorney relative to liability, etc. After discussion, it was moved by Courey and seconded by Duebner that the use of Brookview Community Center's facilities are now allowed under any circumstances where intoxicating liquors are consumed. Motion carried. MOTORCYCLES Trails and Parks The use of motorcycles for patrolling the parks and trails was discussed. After discussion, it was moved by Courey and seconded by Brown, that we invite Mr. Howard of the Public Safety Department to appear at the February meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission to discuss plans and procedure for the use of motorcycle patrol in handling problems in our parks and on the trail system. Motion carried. Regular Meeting Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission January 30, 1975 Page three TRAIL COMMITTEE Trails and parks Mr. Brenna presented a proposed letter from the Open Space Committee to Mr. John Boland, Chairman of the Metropolitan Council. After discussion it was moved by Brown and seconded by Courey, that the proposed letter be referred to the Trails Committee. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Duebner and seconded by Jaffe, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 a.m. •Ore, Chairman Gergen Vice Chai"rman Petersen 1