1-24-1983OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Minutes of Regular Meeting rf January 24, 1983
The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m., at Brookview Community Center, by
Chairman Burmeister. Commission members present were: Jaffe, Kahlow, Micks, and
Murad. Also present were: Jeff Sweet, City Manager; Tom Klatt, Park Maintenance
Superintendent, and Charles Corlett, Program and Policy Superintendent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Jaffee and seconded Murad that thW minutes of the meeting of
Januar/ 3, 19839 L -c approve) as written. Motion carriet,
OLD BUSINESS
Jaffe and Murad reviewed for the Commission the meeting of the Golf Sub Committee
of the Commission to examine the staff's recommended policies and fees for 1983.
Discussion of the fee charges resulted in the following motion. Moved by Murad
to recommend to the Council approval of the 1983 Brookview Golf Fees and Policies
as written. Seconded by Jaffe, motion passed 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Organization Structu--:
Chairman Burmeister troduced Jeff Sweet who discussed with the Commission the
organizational strucre of the Parks, Recreation, and Golf Divisions. The
Commission inquired of the relationship of the Park Maintenance staff and the
Public Works personnel. Sweet informed the Commission that Park Maintenance would
continue to service the parks and open spaces at the same level as in the past.
He further stated that there will not be a consolidation of work forces due to
the need to utilize the individual skills of each employee. The Commission
expressed their confidence in Tom Klatt to maintain the current high standards
of parks and open spaces.
83 Brookview Budqet:
Sweet reviewed for the Commission the 1983 budget for the Brookview operations,
pointing out the significant change in maintenance appropriation for labor and
reviewing the revenue sources. Burmeister inquired of the conservativeness of
the projections for rounds increase and whether if revenues are achieved/exceeded
would there be the opportunity for increases in the appropriations. Sweet re—
sponded that the rounds increase is based on staff estimates and will be reviewed
during the season. The results of these reviews will indicate if adjustments
can be made. Jaffe stated that budgets should be goals and that these goals
should be attainable. Murad commented that weather can have a significant
impact on the operation and that with a good spring the course can do better than
last year. Burmeister inquired about capital purchases of equipment for the
course. Sweet responded that this is an area where the past operations has been
poor. He indicated that the course will be purchasing a new tractor mower from
the profits of 1982. In closing, Sweet stated that he will continue to work
with the Department staff to make the necessary improvements in Golf Operations.
Kahor asked Sweet to update the Commission on the progress of the Valley Square
Plan. He informed the Commission of the Council approval of the plan and that
the HRA is currently involved in the final phases of the projected perspective.
Kahlow inquired if the Commission would review the plans again and Sweet stated
that the Commission had had Lyons as a liaison to the Valley Square Commission
Open Space and Recreation Commission Minutes page two
and that Chairman Burmeister should acsian a member of the Open Space Commission
to monitor the plans progress. Burmeister thanked Mr. Sweet for his attendance
and efforts to keep the -cavi ssion infor teed.
Summer Recreation Planning
The Commission and staff discussed the upcoming suawner activities and concluded
that additional activities are needed in the elementary school age group and that
activities which can allow parents and children to participate at similar times
should be examined.
i983-1987 Capital Improvements
Gc neral discussion of projects identified the pedestrian circulation in the area
of the. c, W ;_alvary Center :needs improvement, tir;nter use of trails, and X country
skiing is limited, and Nark signage should be standardized.
Chairman's Report
Burmeister reviewed the January 18, 1983 Council action with regard to the Brook—
view Community Center fees and of the minor word changes in the Seeman Park
recommendation. Burmeister asked Kahlow to chair the Park Sub Committee of the
Commission for the review of the Open Space Management Plan and to call a meeting
with staff. Burmeister su .marized the letter received from Courage Center to
hold a joint meeting in February and asked for a motion to move the regular
February 28th meeting to the Courage Center. Motion by Micks to move the
February 28, 1983 meeting of the Open Space and Recreation Commission to the Board
Room of the Golden Valley Courage Center, 3915 Golden Valley Road. Seconded by
Murad and motion passed 5-0. Burmeister asked staff to make all public notices
necessary.
Department Report
Softball Eligibility — 1983
Corlett reviewed for the Commission the 1983 eligibility requirements and
recommended that the same requirements be used in 1983. The Commission concurred.
No action necessary.
Corlett reviewed the staff survey of area municipal pools for fees. Discussion of
the pool assets and limitations which influence the fee recommendations. Motion
by Kahow to recommend the fees listed below to the Council for approval.
P&:'sCS
Family $25.00
Individual $13.00
Daily fees $ 1.00 (all ages)
Seconded by Jaffe and motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at `;;;v> P.M.
Chairman Vice Chairperson