9-28-1987tITJA
OPEN SPACE & RECCREEATICN GUNI SS ICN
September 28, 1987
7:00 PM
Members present: Rick Groger, Al Anderegg, Pat Borchert, Rich Krahulec,
Micki Bix. Also present were: Rick Jacobson, Barbara Bailey, and Sharyl
Thompson.
A motion was made by Micki Bix and seconded by Al Anderegg to approve the
minutes of August 24, 1987. Motion carried.
CCIRtIIxR BIKE/HIBE TRAIL
This report was postponed until next month at which time representatives of
Hennepin Parks will be present to talk about the trail through Golden
Valley from Medicine Lake to Theo Wirth Park.
SENICR CITIZENS UPDATE
Barbara Bailey, Senior Citizens Coordinator, gave the Commission members a
copy of the latest Annual Report. She reviewed the activities and programs
for the seniors over the past year and reported an increase in participa-
tion. The Golden Valley Women's Club donated $1,000 toward the purchase of
a VCR, television, and stand for Brookview Community Center. This will
enable the seniors to view their "Seniors on Screen" program, as well as
aid in staff and coaches training, etc. Thanks were expressed to the
Golden Valley Women's Club.
Pat Borchert asked about the possibility of the seniors working on compu-
ters through the Park and Recreation programs. Barbara explained that
these classes were provided through the school districts.
The Commission mnts the minutes to show their enthusiastic acceptance of
Barbara's report and congratulations on the wonderful job she is doing.
PARK SAFETY UPDATE
Rick Jacobson reported that Mayor Anderson has appointed a sub -committee to
study park safety throughout the community and make recommendations to the
City Council for any improvements they see as necessary. The final report
to the Council is expected in March.
Park warning signs are in and are being installed.
CAPITAL IhWMVEMENTS
Rick Jacobson reported the following capital improvements have been done or
are being completed:
1) Brookview Community Center parking lot seal coated and lined
2) Brookview Cormiunity Center exterior lighting
3) Tennis court lighting at Brookview Park
4) Laurel Avenue Greenbelt Phase II completed
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5) Medley and Wesley Parks paths overlayed with asphalt
6) Wesley Park playground equipment replaced
1) South 'Krol playground equipment replaced
8) Hampshire Park field improvements
9) Rebuilt 9th green on Brookview Golf Course
10) Improvements and reconstruction of some tee's at Brookview Golf Course
11) Money has been appropriated to study the erosion problem of the ponds
at Brookview Park
Projects for 1988 were discussed and Rick asked the Commission to let him
know if they had ideas they were aware of for capital improvements for the
next year.
A question was raised on the driving range. Rick Jacobson reported that
the 1988 budget included money to study what could be done to keep the
range safe. Higher nets were installed and a new rule that woods are not
allowed at the driving range has been implemented.
There was no report from the Committee. However, Micki Bix raised a ques-
tion as to why the minutes of the Improvement Committee meetings appear to
only reflect concerns on the 18 hole course. She feels there are concerns
on the Par 3 course that should be looked at by the Committee.
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Rick Jacobson reported that two years ago a resident had asked the Commis-
sion and City Council to approve cutting box elder trees in a natural area
because of the problem they were having with box elder bugs. The Commis-
sion and the Council denied their request. Again this year this resident
is being bothered by the bugs and after inspecting the problem at their
home, Rick explained to them that the City would not be cutting down these
trees.
Rick Jacobson reported that School District 281 is considering building a
new football/track stadium to replace Mielke Field. Sandburg Junior High
is one of the locations being considered. If this were to happen, the City
would lose one and maybe two Babe Ruth baseball fields and one or two
softball fields. Although the school district owns the land, there is not
ample parking for a stadium. The District may try to work out a deal with
Honeywell to use their parking lot. The Golden Valley City Planner is on
the committee and he has expressed the concern of the City and the affect
placing this stadium at Sandburg would have.
Al Anderegg commended the staff which maintains the flower beds on
Brookview Golf Course.
ion was de fly Micki Bix and
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Chair Groger
seconded byh ah y8a journ.
Vice Chair KrA ulec
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