1-24-2000CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
January 24, 2000
Members present: Jim Johnson, Linda Loomis, Jim Vaughan, Tom Zins, and Jerry Sandler.
Also present were Rick Jacobson, Jeff Oliver — City Engineer, Berry Peters & Mark Angelo from
SEH Consulting Engineers.
AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS
No changes or additions.
MINUTES - NOVEMBER 22,1999
Approval of minutes motioned by Jim Johnson and seconded by Tom Zins. Motion carried.
YEAR 2000 PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, PONDING & RELATIONSHI_P
TO CITY PARKS
Jeff Oliver gave a preliminary overview of the year 2000 street reconstruction program, which
includes a number of Golden Valley park areas. Jeff then introduced Mark Angelo from SEH
Consulting who then went into detail on the impact on various parks.
The greatest impact will be seen at Hampshire Park where pond and drainage improvements are
proposed as follows:
• The primary function of a newly created pond on the southwest corner of the park will be to
improve the quality of storm water run-off into Bassett Creek.
• The pond is designed to remove sediment and pollutants such as phosphorus from storm
water run-off.
• Storm sewer modifications in the park will improve local drainage problems.
• Drainage patterns outside of the park will remain unchanged with the proposed project.
• Pond depth and slopes are designed to meet Bassett Creek Water Commission requirements.
• The new pond is proposed to be constructed within' the existing wetland boundaries.
• During construction the project will minimize the impact on existing trees. Natural wetland
vegetation, landscaping, plants, and trees will be planted after completion of the pond.
The West parking lot off Louisiana will be used as a construction staging area for up to two
years. The soccer and ball fields will not be impacted by this project.
Mark went on to discuss the tree farm area located on Plymouth Avenue and Orkla Drive. The
site was considered for a ponding area but after some research it was discovered that that would
not be possible. That site is intended to be used as a staging area.
The last area Mark discussed was Seeman Park, which possibly was going to be used as a staging
area. It does not appear that this will be necessary. As part of the street reconstruction, the
perpendicular parking now located on the east and west sides of the park will most likely be
eliminated and replaced by indented parallel parking on the three sides of the park.
Mark entertained a number of questions from the commission, after which, a motion was made
by Tom Zins, and seconded by Jerry Sandler, recommending approval of the above projects.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDANCE REGARDING BUCKTHORN REMOVAL
The commission received a correspondence from Mary Moreira regarding buckthorn in Mary
Hills Park. After reviewing the letter, it was decided to invite Al Lundstrom to the February
meeting to provide more information on this subject.
OLD BUSINESS
Linda Loomis updated the commission on the status of the Laurel Avenue/Winnetka Committee.
Several alternatives have been discussed to improve traffic flow and pedestrian movements while
minimizing the impact on local neighborhoods. No decisions have been made; more information
will be available in the future.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Jim Vaughn and seconded by Tom Zins to adjourn. Motion carried.
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