3-25-1996CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
OPENPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
March 25,1996
Members present: Linda Loo is, Rich Krahulec, Tom Zins, Jim Johnson, Roger McCon-ico, Jim
Sicora, and Chuck Cahill. Al o present were City Council Member, Joan Russell, and staff,
Barbara Bailey and Sharyl Thompson.
A motion was made by Tom ms and seconded by Jim Sicora to approve the minutes of
February 26 1996. Motion carried.
SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAM UPDATE - BARBARA BAILEY
Barbara Bailey, Senior CitizensCoordinator, presented the printed annual report on the senior
citizens program. The particition levels continue to increase and special interest groups have
been added and expanded. The Commission expressed their appreciation for Barbara's fine
work.
HIDDEN LAKE DEVELOPMENT
Linda Loomis reported that th� EAW from the developer of the Hidden Lake project was
incomplete. In lieu of a thirty day extension, the Council decided to reject the EAW and have it
redone.
Linda suggested that the Commission come up with a wish list of what park development they
would like to have at the Hidden Lake site. The following items were mentioned: lake front
park, picnic area, fishing pier,`carry-on boat access, trail to hook up with the Hennepin County
trail, and a small playground. Tom Zins suggested meeting with Mark Grimes from the Planning
Department first to get more tchnical information on what is feasible at this site, and what DNR
requirements need to be consi Bred. He also felt it would be good to know the market value of
properties for sale in Goldenalley large enough to accommodate athletic facilities in case the
City elects to take cash rather than land allocation from the developer.
ATHLETIC FACILITY UP�ATE
The City Council and City M agerpet recently to discuss the athletic facility proposal. They
decided to tour the site on Ap 1 13�h where preliminary staking would be done. A public
hearing will be held, possibly ' May.
Neighbors from Killarney Dri�e recently met with Mayor Mary Anderson regarding the Schaper
development. Linda Loomis also attended.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Roger �Xonico and seconded by Chuck Cahill to adjourn at 8:30 PM.
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