3-23-1981OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION
March 23, 1981
A regular meeting of the Open Space and Recreation Commission was held on
March 23, 19819 at 7:30 p.m, at the Brookview Community •Center. Chair-
person Jaffe presided and the following members were present: Benson,
Burmeister, Fuller, Johnson, Lyons, Hicks, Petersen, and Scanlan. Also
present were John Brenna and Charles Corlett.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of February 23, 1981, were reviewed and amended,
changes on page 3, to delete "to explain why she abstained on vote" under
Lions Park, also third line of the second paragraph under Lions Park. "minded"
changed to "interest" Motion was made by Petersen and seconded by Johnson
to approve the minutes as amended.
NEW COMMISSION MEMBER
The new commission member, Dede Scanlon, was introduced and welcomed by the
Commission.
LAUREL AVENE PONOS
Mrs. Heilman of 250 Kentucky.Avenue South, spoke to the commission relative to
the Laurel Ponds. She wants neater appearance to all north and east areas,
regular mowing, no grass clippings left, better edging and trimming. Dis-
cussion followed between Mrs. Heilman and John Brenna relative to types of
grasses promised from minutes of July, 1979,:and progress on growth and plant-
ings. Mrs. Heilman then went into minute detail regarding trees, plantings,
grass, etc., and maintenance that she and her neighbors expect. She also
presented a petition from the residents and photographs taken during middle of
March, 1981. Mr. Brenna spoke and gave a history of problems and other details
of the Laurel Ponds. Discussion followed from Commission members telling Mrs.
Heilman of past meetings with neighborhood groups that seemingly approved of
the way things have developed. Motion was made by Peterson and seconded by
Lyons that the Park and Recreation staff to continue to implement the plans
that have been approved in the past regarding the Laurel Ponds. Motion
carried. Micks and Fuller abstained.
Following further discussion, motion was made by Lyons and seconded by Hicks
that a progress report be given by the Park and Recreation staff in July of
1981 to the Commission. Motion carried.
COMMENDATION FROM TWIN CITIES TREE TRUST
Commendation from Twin Cities Tree Trust presented to the City of Golden Valley
in the form of a plaque was shown to the Commission.
POSITION PAPER
Brenna and Corlett reviewed a position paper relative to social services with-
in School District #281. The Commission received report and put it on file.
COM.MJNICATION
A -mo from Council persons, Johnson and Stockman relative to communications
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was discussed; thereafter it was recommended that the City est:.ilish a pub]
information contact for all media and further that the Park and Recreation
Department continue publishing and mailing their quarterly recreational
informational brochure.
REDESIGN OF LIONS PARK AND SCRAPPER PROPERTY
Items of concerns
That park could become a single use park.
That park must be continued as a multi -use park. Jaffe and Johnson stated
that the Open Space and Recreation Commission should meet with the City Council
relative to concerns for the future plans of Lions Park.
Fuller recommended that the Commission issue a position paper to voice our
concerns to keep Lions Park a multi -use facility.
Mr. Brenna reviewed his report on activities affected by possible displacement
at Lions Park and his memo to the City Manager relative to the Schapper
property and construction of softball diamonds.
Motion was made by Petersen and seconded by Micks that the Recreation Sub -
Committee be empowered to write a position paper regarding the future use of
Lions Park, to be presented to the City Council at the April 7th Council
meeting. Motion was carried unanimously.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
Brenna and Corlett reviewed the Youth Employment Service report to the City
Manager from the Plymouth Office of the Minnesota Department of Economic
Security. Report received and filed.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Lowell Benson nominated Charles Burmeister for Chairman, seconded by Emilie
Johnson. Burmeister declined. Johnson then nominated Rhoda Jaffe for
Chairperson, seconded by Martha Micks. Rhoda Jaffe was unanimously elected
Chairperson.
Lowell Benson nominated Charles Burmeister for Vice Chairman, seconded by
Emile Johnson, and Burmeister was unanimously elected Vice Chairman.
Petersen nominated Martha Micks for Secretary, seconded by Johnson, and Micks
was unanimously elected Secretary.
Motion was made by Jaffe, seconded by Micks that a request be made to the
City Council to provide a recording secretary for monthly Commission meetings
in order to provide a complete record and background of discussions rather
than just a transcript of motion made, and that the Commission Secretary
would edit the recording secretary's minutes to verify that all motions were
correct.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Director stated by the next meeting we should have a proposed pla• for
the Laurel Trail area by Mr. Close.
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The Solicitation Committee has been named by the City Council for the
community center. The first meeting of the committee will be held on
March 31st.
The next meeting of the Commission will be on April 30, 1981.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:43
p.m.
Chairperson Jaffe Vice Chairman Burmeister
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