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4-22-198567 OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 22, 1985 The regular meeting was called to order at 7:36 PM at the Brookview Community Center by Chair Kahlow. Commission members present were Burmeister, Fuglie, Jaffe, Watson, Johnson, and Murad. Also present were Mr. Palmer, Chairperson of Golden Valley Centennial Committee and Dr. Cooper, University of Minnesota. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Burmeister moved that the minutes of March 25, 1985 meeting be approved as written. Murad seconded. Motion passed. AGENDA CHANGES New Business. C. Report from Centennial Committee by Mr. Palmer was added and moved to follow Dr. Cooper's presentation. OLD BUSINESS A. Migratory Waterfowl Update - Dr. Cooper Dr. Cooper presented each Commission member present with a report titled, "Golden Valley Canada Goose Population Management Research", by James A. Cooper, March 25, 1985. Dr. Cooper proceeded to explain the report. He pointed out that the goose population was growing by nearly 40% prior to the implementation of the management plan. Now we have begun to see a negative population trend. This season, an additional 150 or so birds will be removed from the management areas. The project is attempting to get the population at the Brookview Golf Course/General Mills area down to 50 to 75 birds and keep it there through an on-going egg removal phase. Dr. Cooper expressed his appreciation of the cooperation with City staff and officials, as well as the local media. Murad asked Dr. Cooper for his phone number at the University of Minnesota in case we had further questions; the number is 373-1722. Chair Kahlow thanked Dr. Cooper for his presentation. B. Minnesota Beautification Project Commission members felt that the "rock pick-up" should be designated as a Minnesota Beautification project. C. City Capital Improvements Program Update No staff was present to update the Commission. NEW BUSINESS A. Park Tour - June The Commission decided to set June 24, 1985 as the date for our annual park tour. It was agreed to meet at Brookview at 4:15 on the 24th. It is the desire of the Commission to tour the golf course at that time. Chair Kahlow asked Commissioners to come to the May meeting with other suggested tour sites. Minutes Page 2 April 22, 1985 B. Commission Secretary Role/Job Description The Commissioners discussed the duties and skills necessary for the position and agreed on the following: Duties: The Golden Valley Open Space and Recreation Commission's Secretary's primary responsibility is to attend all Commission meetings in order to take minutes. The minutes should capture the tone of the discussion and reflect the feelings of the Commissioners. Motions made must be recorded accurately. The transcribed minutes should be submitted to the Chair and staff for review one week after meetings, with the cor- rected final copy submitted to the Park and Recreation Department for distribution two weeks after each meeting. In addition, a report of specific motions should be prepared and submitted to the staff for distribution to the Mayor and City Council. Skills: The Commission's Secretary must be able to take minutes accurately and employ good grammar and correct spelling when typing the copy. Short- hand is necessary, as is typing skill. Motion by Jaffe: So move to allow the Chair, Kahlow, to use her discretion and resources at her disposal to seek a qualified candidate and hire an Open Space and Recreation Commission Secretary before the May 20, 1985 meeting if possible. Seconded by Johnson. Motion passed. C. Centennial Committee - Mr. Palmer Chair Kahlow welcomed Mr. Palmer, introduced him to the Commission and asked him for an update on his committee. Mr. Palmer was asked by Mayor Anderson in the summer of 1984 to form a Golden Valley Centennial Committee to coordinate activities that would be appropriate for such a celebration. The committee has planned a number of activities, many will be sport/athletic. A book will be published, pins made, tee shirts, sweatshirts, visors and caps will be for sale. The Minnesota Orchestra will conduct an open-air concert at Brookview in July, 1986, to formally open the two to three month celebration. The committee has submitted a budget to the City Council. At present, the City's financial commitment is primarily the provision of support staff, Sue Cook, for the committee. The Chair thanked Mr. Palmer for his time and commitment to this project and requested that he keep us posted as plans become more firm. 1 Minutes Page 3 April 22, 1985 COMMITTEE REPORTS Murad explained that by staff. The goal ask the City Manager CHAIR REPORT a plan (with time -line) was submitted to the City Manager was to have 18 holes open by July 1, 1985. Murad was to for a copy of the plan. A. Council Item - Tree Removal City Council reviewed the recommendation of the Commission to cut down the boxelder trees on Western Avenue and decided to postpone any decision until further study. They intend to take up the matter again at the next City Council meeting. B. Recreation/Pool Facility Committee Update At the April 16th meeting of the City Council, the memo dated April 9, 1985 from Murad, Johnson and Kahlow was discussed, which recommended the appointment of Mary Hepokoski, Terry McCabe, Rosella Fefercorn, Gregg Corwin, Bill Flanary and Jim Touve. The memo also suggested that the Pool Committee Chair, Burmeister, be given the option to recommend for appointment up to three additional people for the committee. The Council concurred with the recommendation of the Commission, adding that Mayor Anderson work with Burmeister to find additional committee members. Also, Mayor Anderson recommended Edward Giel, Honeywell, and Don Thimsen, General Mills, as corporate representatives. They were appointed. Mayor Anderson is still seeking a third corporate representative to recommend for appointment. C. Commission Dinner Chair Kahlow alerted the Commissioners to look for their invitation to the dinner. D. Good Shepherd Property Chair Kahlow explained that the parcel of land along Laurel Avenue which the City and especially this Commission had viewed as a favorable site for recreation, had been sold to another church. Apparently the buyer and seller were not aware of the setback requirements for the Laurel Avenue Greenbelt and were advised to resubmit plat approval request in April, once revised. The Commissioners voiced concern because it was felt that the staff should inform this Commission when changes take place, especially on property that has been of concern to the Commission in the past. 1 1 Minutes Page 4 April 22, 1985 DEPARTMENT REPORTS No staff was present to present any report. The Commissioners felt it was important that the minutes reflect that it was difficult to conduct the meeting without staff present. The Chair conducted the meeting AND took notes, which slowed the process considerably. ADJOURNMENT Prior to adjournment, the Commissioners decided that the May meeting should be Monday, May 20, 1985, 7:30 PM at Brookview Community Center because the regular meeting date fell on Memorial Day. Murad motioned for adjournment. Watson seconded. Motion passed. Chair adjourned meeting at 9:26 PM. Chair XaKlo 1 ce Cha' Johnson