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5-24-1982OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 24, 1982 The regular meeting was called to order at 8:15 at Brookview Community Center by Chairman Burmeister. Commission members present were: Fuller, Jaffe, Johnson, Kahlow, Micks, Murad, Scanlon, and Younghans. Also present were Charles Corlett, Program and Policy Superintendent; Debbie Halvorson, Commission Secretary; Vernon Hansen, Golf Operations Superintendent; Len Lewick and Omar Schmidt, Valley Square Redevelopment Commission members; and Jeff Sweet, City Manager. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER Burmeister introduced and welcomed to the Commission Jennifer Kahlow, who is a new member to the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Younghans moved that the minutes of the April 26, 1982, meeting be approved as written. Johnson seconded. Motion passed. NEW BUSINESS 1. Valley Square Redevelopment Commission Presentation Omar Schmidt informed the Commission of the need to increase business in the Valley Square area. He asked that the Commission review the plan to be presented and asked for the Commission's endorsement and comments on the proposed Valley Square Redevelopment plan. He further asked that the endorsement and comments be in writing. Jeff Sweet reviewed the details of the plan for the Commission. The following areas were discussed: - Traffic. Sweet reviewed road improvements, signal changes, and rerouting of traffic through the Valley Square area. He pointed out the installation of stop lights along Highway 55 at Boone Avenue, Winnetka Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, and Glenwood Avenue. He reviewed the road changes and the expected new traffic patterns, pointing out the current high usage of the new 10th Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue route to Highway 55 and reviewed the rerouting of Golden Valley Road through the area. Many of the proposed improvements include turn lanes and better accessing in current congested areas. Sweet informed the Commission that the majority of the cost for the traffic signals would be assumed by the Highway Department. Minutes Page 2 May 24, 1982 - Land Use. Sweet reviewed the land use of the Valley Square area from west to east as shown on the proposed drawing. He stated that the map showed schematic images of proposed buildings and would possibly change, if developed, to suit future corporatate residents. The area would have a general architectural theme. The western portion of the Valley Square area proposal includes office buildings and a residential area. The middle portion of the proposed development would be commercial to include retail outlets. The easterly portion would include the Golden Valley Civic Center and city operations. North of Golden Valley Road would be an office and light manufacturing area. This easterly portion would also include the Calvary Square Senior Citizens Residence. He further stated that Developers are interested in this area. Sweet reviewed for the Commission details of the Civic Center area, including the relocation of the Post Office and McDonalds parking lot, pointing out new accessing to the Post Office. - Financing. Sweet presented to the Commission details of how tax increment financing works. He pointed out the current assessed evaluation of the area and the projections for a twenty-year financing period and how the assessed evaluation of the area would increase over this time period. Additional discussion included the pedestrian movement and general aesthetics of the area, such as putting utility and power lines underground. Input on the Valley Square Redevelopment Plan will be taken through June 24. Commission members raised several questions concerning commercial relocation and residential areas, and paid particular attention to the Civic Center area, specifi- cally the general environmental appearance. Burmeister asked the Commission to make comments concerned with the open space and recreational quality of the area. He expressed a need to expand the trails and Jaffe empha- sized the need for more greenery in the Civic Center area. It was generally suggested that a plaza style area be developed which would include fountains and benches. It was moved by Kahlow and seconded by Johnson that: J 1 1 Minutes Page 3 May 24, 1982 This Commission supports the Valley Square Redevelopment conceptual plan and further recommends that the Valley Square Redevelopment Commission incorporate in its plan two additional segments to the trails along the south side of Bassett Creek running northeasterly from Golden Valley Road to Wisconsin Avenue and from Golden Valley Road to Winnetka Avenue (see attached map) and that there be additional landscaping, greenery, and focal points in the Civic Center area. Motion carried. Micks and Jaffe abstained. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Community Center Solicitation Committee Burmeister informed the Commission that the Sandburg Junior High facilities are being considered as a possible location for the Communitv Center. 2. Team Sports Facilities Committee Johnson informed the Commission that each member of the Team Sports Facilities Committee who represent an area of team sports will be reporting back at the June 8 meeting. Johnson will inform the Commission at the next meeting of the outcome of those reports. Johnson further informed the Commission that Fuller will not be serving on this Committee and that Younghans has filled this position. Younghans will serve as the Committee Chairman. 3. Brookview Select Committee Murad gave the Commission a brief review of the golf course architect's study of Brookview Golf Course. The major item of concern is that the holes be renovated to overcome the water problems that currently exist after it has rained. He informed the Commission that no decisions have been made by the Select Committee. OLD BUSINESS 1. Review of Council Action - Capital Improvements Corlett reviewed the Council's action of May 18 effected the City's Capital Improvement Plan. out the minor changes in the projects proposed that much of the equipment included in the Plan included in the department's operating budget. as it He pointed and stated will be Minutes Page 4 May 24, 1982 2. Brookview Fees and Promotions Update Hansen informed the Commission of a few minor changes that have been made. - Junior Program. This program will also be available to others outside the community by purchasing a $25 patron card. - Locker Rental. The fee for locker rental for the season will be $15 and each year the fee will be gradually increased. - Twilight Fees. The Saturday, Sunday, and Holiday rate for Twilight Fees will be $5. The weeknight fee will remain at $6. Burmeister inquired if these changes have already been made. Hansen indicated that they have been implemented. 3. Policy on Facility Use Corlett reviewed for the Commission the theme of the pending rules and regulations for the Policy on Facility Use and asked for general input on further pursuing each identifiable facility area to include athletic fields, shelter building use, picnic area, community center pool, tennis courts, and trails. The Commission indicated that the general theme used would be acceptable. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT No report necessary. DEPARTMENT REPORT Corlett informed the Commission of the correspondence received from the Wells Fargo Bank of California. He stated that the Bank has a Grants Program for exercise trails and that he is pursuing the application of these Grant Bonds with General Mills for the trail area at the General Mills Research Center. The Commission expressed an interest in such a project and felt that further research should be done on this matter. 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