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5-29-1975REGULAR MEETING GOLDEN VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION May 29, 1975 A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Park and Recreation Commission was held on Thursday, May 29, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. at the Brookview Community Center, 8200 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman Petersen presided and the following members were present: Brown, Courey, Duebner, Gergen, Jaffe and Kelby; members absent, Hammer and King. Also present were John L. Brenna, Park and Recreation Director, James Crawford, Director of Public Safety, Rosemary Thorsen, Councilwoman, Walter Tiffin, Chair— man of the Trail Committee, and Gertrude Peterson, secretary. MINUTES It was moved by Brown and seconded by Gergen that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 24, 1975, be approved, with the following correction: under BROOKVIEW MENS GOLF ASSOCIATION — by laws, line 5 thereof, after the word "discussion" the following be added: "during which members assured the Commission that the aims and goals of the Brookview Mens Golf Association had not changed." Minutes were approved as corrected. LIONS CLUB PARK — parking problem Mr. Brenna explained the background of the parking problem and stated that for this year all weekend tournaments will be staggered and that there will only be six tournaments allowed. He also explained future plans for creating more park— ing area at Lions Park. At this time, residents living in the Lions Club Park area were present, and explained their concerns. After discussion, it was moved by Gergen that the Commission strongly urge the City Council that the City Ordinances as it applies to parks and no parking be enforced, and that the no parking on Lousiana and Western Avenues be placed only during June, July, and August, and that similar signs for the same duration be installed on both sides of Kentucky Avenue. The motion failed for want of a second. After further discussion, it was moved by Brown that the Commission recommend to the City Council that strong enforcement of existing regulations concerning both parking and park use be enacted in the total community, and more specifically in the Lions Club Park area, and that temporary parking space be established at the south end of Lions Club Park. The motion was seconded by Kelby and druly carried. TRAIL POLICIES At this time, Mr. Brenna explained problems relative to policing our parks and trails. Mr. Brenna submitted a priority chart depicting various parks and times when incidents most occur. Discussion was brought forth relative to who would enforce trail and park policies and by what means. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Kelby and seconded by Brown that the Commission recommend its approval of the purchase of a motorcycle, and further recommends that the Police Department initiate a policy of policing and of law enforcement in the parks, nature areas, and trails. Motion carried. Regular Meeting — Parks and Recreation Commission page two The matter of an ordinance change was brought forth relative to Parks Ordinance #244. After discussion, it was moved by Duebner and seconded by Jaffe that Ordinance #244 be recommended to the City Council that it be amended to add the words "trails and nature areas" to section 143.01. Motion carried. BROOKVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Courey reported on the last meeting of the Brookview Subcommittee and read a letter from Braurer and Associates relative to the upgrading of fairways and an irrigation system which set forth a range of professional services within certain phases. After discussion, Mr. Brenna was asked to check further for more opinions and report back to the Commission. Mr. Courey further stated that the subcommittee had discussed the matter of patron cards being issued to businesses in Golden Valley, and also season tickets. The Subcommittee recommended that there be no change from the present policy. After discussion, it was moved by Courey and seconded by Gergen that it is the recommendation of the Commission that no change be made in the present policy of the City with respect to the issuing of patron cards and season tickets. Motion carried. OPEN SPACE RECOMMENDATION The matter of the recommendation of the Open Space Committee as set forth in their minutes of May 21, 1975, concerning the Kings Creek development was discussed. After discussion, it was moved by Courey and seconded by Gergen that the Commission reaffirms the action taken by the Commission of January 30, 1975, with respect to Kings Creek PUD. Motion carried. BICENTENNIAL TRAIL Mr. Brenna explained a matching grant application which the JC's are making to the Minnesota American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. After discussion,it was moved by Courey and seconded by Jaffe, that the Commission recommend to the City Council the authorization and filing of an application with the Minnesota American Revolution Bicentennial Commission Matching Grant application pursuant to proposals presented by John Brenna by Mr. Carl Elken of the Golden Valley JC's, and that the application be coordinated with the City Bicentennial Commission. Motion carried. PARK CONSTRUCTION — up date Mr. Brenna explained how the instalation of playground equipment was progress— ing and the manner in which the park crews were working. He also stated that bids for the bridges had been let out, and explained the progress being made on the making of signs for the trails; that the birds for the Golden Valley trail will be let on June 12th. He also discussed a proposal for creating more parking area at Lions Park. After discussion, it was moved by Courey and seconded by Gergen, that the Council consider the proposed plat of the Minder property dated May 29, 1975, and suggest a modification to it which would place Western Avenue forty (40) feet south of its present line from its intersection with Louisiana Avenue to Nevada Avenue. Motion carried. I I 1 1 Regular Meeting Park and Recreation Commission ADJOURNMENT page three There being no further business, it was moved by Gergen and seconded by Jaffe that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting was adjourned at 11:45. Chairman Petersen Vi Chairman Duebner 187