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3-31-1980GOLDEN VALLEY OPENSPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES Brookview Community Center March 31, 1980 7:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Brown, Diane Asproth, Lowell Benson, Chuck Burmeister, Emilie Johnson, Dick Lyons, Ray Petersen, Robert Szyman. Others present were Chuck Corlett, John Brenna, Connie Maccrel, and Martha Micks, MINUTES The minutes for the regular meeting of February 25, 1980, were approved as amen- ded to correct a typing error on page three, and a typing error on page four. The minutes of the special meeting of March 10, 1980, were approved as read. TENNIS RESERVATION SYSTEM The Commission reviewed the March 31st -memo from the recreation superintendent describing the reinstatement of the Brookview Tennis Court fee/reservation pro-. cedures. It was'Chuck Corlett's opinion that the fee/reservation system could be continued on a smaller magitude in hours of operation, the registration fee could be cut from $2.00 to $1.00 and a profit could be realized from the revenue generated from the concession stand. Chuck Burmeister felt it was a good program but suggested that four courts should be reserved instead of two. He also questioned the flexibility of the program and wondered'if it couldn't be modified part way through the Summer if different needs arose. Ray Petersen responded that he felt the published Summer schedule was a contract with the public and that the changes would be very unwise. Szyman moved to recommend to the council that it accept the proposal outlined in Chuck Corlett's memo of March 31st, amending it to include a four court re- servation system in which two of the four courts designated for reservations would be used for any lessons, so that two courts would always be open. The motion was seconded by Chuck Burmeister. It passed unanimously. Dick Lyons will present the proposal at the April 21st City Council meeting. SPECIAL OPEN SPACE MEETING The Open Space and Recreation Commission will meet with Carl Vogt and his asso- ciate on April 24th, at 6:30 p.m., to review their final draft of their report on the parcels of land currently undeveloped in Golden Valley. OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 2 March 31, 1980 BABE RUTH BASEBALL The President of Babe Ruth Baseball was on vacation and a time will be sche- duled to meet with him later. PLAN-NED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS A. PUD28-Pond Office Park John Brenna explained that there was currently a proposal pending with the Planning Commission to permit the development of a PUD. He briefly defined the PUD concept. A discussion ensued which elicited several points germane to not allowing development on that site. These included that the parcels seem to be high on the list for the city to purchase; building on that area would alter the system too much; although the parcel is small and not to important, it is very important as a link in the green belt and as such, its importance is greatly magnified. John Brenna remin- ded the Commission that it must look to the future and since 55 in all likelihood will be upgraded, opportunities may arise at a later date to provide necessary access across 55 to make this parcel more valuable to the green belt. Chuck Burmeister moved that the Commission recommend to the Planning Com- mission that since long-range plans of the Open Space and Recreation Commission is to have a link to Sweeney Lake, this parcel is a priority item and that development of the property should be postponed until the Commission completes its inventory of Open Spaces. This was seconded by Dick Lyons and passed unanimously. B. PUD27-Gettleman/Nesland Property John Brenna discussed the history of the easements in the area and review- ed the description of the proposal put forth in his March 3rd memo. Ray Peterson moved to recommend to the Planning Commission that it adopt the following: 1. That a 100' easement be obtained running 50' on either side of the center line of the south fork of Bassett Creek as it passes through the Gittleman/Neslund property. Also a 50' easement along the Southwest corner of the property, and a 50' easement along the North- east corner of the property.. 2. That the trailway 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 interference from the water on the premises. OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 3 March 31, 1980 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS Continued: B. PUD27-Gettleman/Nesland Property Continued: 3. Subject to.engineering study of approximate costs of completing the trailway through this tract of land, and a commitment under Ordinance 406 that the developer pay the costs of completing a trail through said property. 4. All purchase agreements used by the develop shall contain an underlined statement in caps that the land will be subject to a public.trail easement, along the South fork of Bassett Creek, as�it passes through the Gettleman/Neslund property. S. That the trailway easement be recorded prior to any construction on any part of the development. 6. That the width of the actual trail -and construction thereof by sub- ject 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. Seconded by Chuck Burmeister. The motion passed unanimously. C. PUD26-Calvary Square Apartments John Brenna reported on the Calvary Square Apartments stating that currently the. landscape plan isn't complete. More detailed plans will follow which the Commission can use to make some recommendations. MARK REINERTSON AND ASSOCIATES John Brenna displayed the proposed development of property adjacent to Bassetts Creek immediately North of Duluth street. He explained the necessity of ob- taining as easement from the developer so that people would have access to that section of the trails from Duluth street. Dick Lyons moved that the Commission recommend to the Planning Commission that the city obtain an easement on 1.5 acres of the Mark Reinertson and Associates property an outlined on the information sheet contained in John Brenna's March 26th memorandum.' The property is described as follows: All that part of Tract A Registered Land Survey No. 331, lying easterly of the Centerline of Bassett Creek and westerly of the following described line: OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 4 March 31, 1980 MARK REINERTSON AND ASSOCIATES Continued: Beginning at a point in the North line of said Tract A a distance of 136.5 feet west of the northeast corner thereof; thence running southwesterly to a point in the northerly right-of-way line of Duluth Street, a distance of 195.0 feet northwesterly of the southeast corner of said Tract A, as measured along the northerly right-of-way line of Duluth Street and said line there terminating. It was seconded by Chuck Burmeister and passed unanimously. GENERAL MILLS John Brenna explained that General Mills and some of the neighbors adjacent to the General Mills Research property suggested that the current trails be extended to connect with one another so that there is a figure 8 allowing bikers and runners to enjoy the property without doubling back. The proposed changes and development plans will be submitted in a Lewcon proposal which will include $5,800 for a foot bridge and 2,000 lineal feet of trail. This is part of the general move of the department to tidy up all portions of the com- munity and to give more people access to various convenience centers through the trail system. John Brenna than gave the Commission an update on a soft ball complex proposed to be built near Highway 18 and Highway 55. General Mills will deed the land to Golden Valley as a park for 10 years and also contribute $31,000 to its development. Current proposals call for four diamonds to be built back to back-, concession stand, picnic area, jogging trail, and a parking area. While plans are not final, it is proposed that two of the diamonds will be for softball, the General Mills teams getting 500 of the time on those fields. The other two diamonds will be used either for little league only, or little league and Babe Ruth. APRIL 15th MEETING The City Council has called a meeting on Brookview Center and Community Center for 5:30 p.m., on April 15th. The swimming pool will probably be the most controversial issue. It would be good for each member to review the various reports prior to the meeting and be prepared to answer questions posed by the City Council. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairperson: Dick Lyons nominated Ray Peterson. Seconded by Chuck Burmeister. Ray Peterson declined the nomination. Emilie Johnson nominated Rhoda Jaffee. This was seconded by Diane Asproth. OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Page 5 March 31, 1980 ELECTION OF OFFICERS Continued: Chairperson Continued: Ray Peterson nominated Dick Lyons. This was seconded by Bob Szyman. Bob Szyman moved to close nominations. Seconded by Emilie Johnson. After considerable discussion, Chuck Burmeister moved that the elections be postponed until the next regular meeting. This was seconded by .Bob Szyman and passed unanimously. In view of the schedule facing the Commission, it was the concensus that a temporary Chairman be appointed until the next regular meeting. Diane Asproth nominated Chuck Burmeister. It was seconded by Bob Szyman, and passed unani- mously. It was the concensus that the remainder of the officers from the past year be continued through the new year. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Burt Brown explained that at their last meeting the City Council approved all recommendations on fees and charges as presented to them by the Commission. Burt Brown then gave a brief summary of his 16 years experience with the Com- mission. He stated that it had been a good experience for three reasons: 1. He became acquainted with a number of people whom be might never have come in contact with, had he not been on the Commission. 2. He had the pleasure of feeling like his contribution had some effect on the park system as it now exists. 3. Through the 16 years he developed a good deal of respect for the Com- mission system. He stated that he felt that he had received from the Commission, as much as he has given to it. The meeting was then adjourned so that members could then pay their respects to the retiring Chairman at a small reception hosted by the Recreation Department staff. Next regular meeting is April 28th. Special meeting with the City Council on April 15th at 5:30 p.m. Special Open Space meeting on April 24th, at 6:30 p.m. Chairman lce Chairma