1-23-1984OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 23, 1984
The regular meeting of the Golden Valley Open Space and Recreation Commission
was called to order to Chairman Burmeister at 7:30 p.m., at the Brookview
Community Center. Commission members present were: Burmeister, Jaffe,
McDonald, Murad, Scanlon, and Watson. Members absent: Johnson, Kahlow, and
Younghans. Also present were Charles Corlett, Program and Policy Superintendent,
and Andy Lindquist, Greens Superintendent, and Gertrude Peterson, secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
McDonald moved that the minutes of the December 6, 1983 meeting be approved with
the following exception: Commission members present were Jaffe, Johnson, Murad,
Scanlon, and Watson. members absent: McDonald, Kahkow, and Younghans. Motion
seconded b' Watson, and passed.
OLD BUSINE S
Update of PUD #42
Chairman Burmeister asked the staff to update the Commission on the status of
PUD #42 — rliday Motor Inn. Corlett stated that the project was currently at
a standsti 1 and that the developers were to bring in new plans which will include
a 38 foot dedication of land to the City. This would be achieved by the developer
purchasing 25 feet of land from the adjacent railroad and adding 13 feet of the
current parcel. Additionally, the developer would provide fencing, curbing, and
plantings along the dedication. McDonald inquired whether the trail development
would connect to the City's trail system. Corlett replied that there would be
several co vection points along the entire trail. Further discussion included
the impact of the trail on the Schaper property and the responsibility of
developing the trail corridor.
Regional Park Funding — Update
Corlett reviewed for the Commission the issue of regional park operations
funding whch was discussed during the fall of 1983. He summarized that the
current fu ding method and Minneapolis' feeling that there in an inequity
under the Current method. Corlett stated that several meetings have been held
and that no changes have been made. However, there are some thoughts of the
County requesting additional funding authorization from the state legislature
to contribute to Minneapolis' operation and maintenance of the "chain of lakes".
Burmeister stated that the City of Golden Valley took the position that the
legislature would have to deal with this problem in order to resolve the
disparities of the current system.
Community Center Update
Corlett in ormed.the Commission of the status of the plans for the community
center remodeling. He stated that final drawings and specifications are being
prepared. The architects are pushing hard to meet the deadlines. Corlett
stated that the Recreation staff is in the process of placing groups which use
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Brookview now. He further stated that the Department has requested that the
start of construction be delayed two weeks. The delay would not effect completion.
NEW BUSINESS
City Organizational Philosophy Statement
Chairman Burmeister called the Commission's attention to the Philosophy Statement
prepared by City of Golden Valley employees, which statement he thought to be an
excellent one. He also wanted to°thank Tom Klatt, Park Superintendent, who was
a member of the committee for his time and efforts on this project. .
Architectural and Planning Studer --Brookview Community Center
Burmeister informed the Commission of the Council's desire to have a plan for
redevelopment of the community center, club house, pool, driving range and parking
area of Brookview. He asked the staff to further explain the project. Corlett
stated that the Council was expected to authorize the firm of TKDA to work out a
plan which would allow for the phased redevelopment of the above facilities. The
plan would have two (2) concepts with regards to the pool, one which would upgrade
and continue the operation of the pool and one that would eliminate the pool from
this site. The architects will be developing landscape and building exterior
themes, circulation network, and the timely phasing of each. This report is
due by March 15, 1984.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Sidewalk Committee
Commission member Murad reviewed the charge of the Committee. He presented a map
of the existing and recommended sidewalks for the City. He further stated that
the interests of the parks are well addressed in the plan., McDonald asked for
verification of the cost of sidewalk construction. Murad read the City's
sidewalk philosophy for the Commission and pointed out that the philosophy states
that sidewalks should be near schools, parks, churches, and heavy foot traffic areas.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Winnetka and Highway #55
Chairman Burmeister informed the Commission.that the Council has contracted with
Robert Close, landscape architect, to develop a concept plan to clean up the
corner of Winnetka and Highway #55 He stated that when the plan is completed
it will be reviewed by the Commission and staff.
Commission Reappointment
Chairman Burmeister requested that the members of the Commission whose terms
expire in March (Burmeister, Scanlon, McDonald) should advise the City Council
if they.are interested in being reappointed to the Commission.
Commission Electlon
Burmeister reminded the Commission that new officer's terms begin in March, there—
fore election will be held at the February meeting.
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New Council Member
Chairman Burmeister informed the Commission that the Council has appointed Mr.
Larry Bakken to the vacant Council position.
DEPARTMENT REPORT
Department Intern
Diane Libbesmeier, who is interning with the Recreation Department, was introduced
to the Commission and told the Commission of her education and background. Diane
will be working in the field on the senior citizen programs during her internship.
Honeywell Community Service
Corlett stated that Honeywell has expressed an interest in supplying different
types of services in the field of senior citizens, recreation, operations,
resources, and volunteer areas. Several areas have been discussed, such as making
Golden Gala a week long event, an open house for seniors at Honeywell,
and an active participation in management of the proposed Farmers Market, aiding
with publicity, printing brochures, manpower, and sponsorship. Financing of
different functions, signage, and bench replacement were other areas mentioned.
Honeywell likes to work with the community.
Pool Update
Corlett stated the City has been in touch with the State relative to the operation
of the pool. The Council is aware that a decision must be made relative to
upgrading the pool. Corlett stated that aquatics are very much wanted within
the network of recreation.
Golf Course Improvement
Andy Lindquist, Greens Superintendent, stated that the irrigation system has
been designed by Toro, and that the system will furnish adequate coverage to the
playing areas. The regulation course will have all new pipes and heads, whereas
the Par 3 irrigation system is in good condition and will require only new heads.
Specifications are being prepared and bids will be advertised by February 1st
and approved by February 21st. Schedule for installation is to start on April
1st and be completed by June 1st. (1 month ahead of schedule) Projected ponding
areas on the course was shown. More work will be done on the tee areas. The
replacement of the tee affected by I-394 will be the responsibility of the MRDT
Bids for equipment (greens mower, rotary mower, and Tractor) have been let.
Andy stated that equipment will be replaced over a three year period.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further busines, it was moved by Jaffe and seconded by Murad that
the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at
9:10 P.M.
�. Chairman Burmeister V,i i man Yo s