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1-26-2004yakS To alley OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Brookview Community Center, 200 Brookview Parkway Monday, January 26, 2004 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL IV. Present: Open Space and Recreation Commission: Liz Elder, Chuck Cahill, Jim Johnson, Roger McConico Jim Vaughan, Lance Ness, Tom Zins, Jerry Sandler. City Staff: Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation; Brian Erickson, Recreation Supervisor, Sheila Van Sloun, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant. Others: Rick Zinter, Golden Valley Phoenix Soccer Field Coordinator. Absent: Open Space and Recreation Commission: Tom Kuelbs. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS None APPROVAL OF MINUTES — November 24, 2003 MOTION: Moved by Johnson and seconded by Elder to approve the minutes. Motion carried unanimously. V. PHOENIX SOCCER UPDATE — Rick Zinter Zinter gave the Commission an update of the 2003 season. He explained there were a total of 456 boys and girls in the summer program. Zinter said there were eleven traveling teams, U9 -U17 with 178 boys and girls, and 278 players in the in-house league. He stated that the numbers go down in the fall. They only had five to six teams in fall of 2003. Zinter explained that Phoenix uses fields at MN. Arts School, Lions, South Wesley, Seeman, Olson School, and Noble School, and wanted to thank the City staff for use of the fields and all the work they do. Zinter explained that Phoenix is a competitive based club and they will continue to be. He said that this past year, two age groups had try -outs. Cahill explained the need for try -outs. Cahill also stated that in years past, Phoenix has not needed try -outs because the numbers were not high enough. Zinter stated that the fields have been great. He then expressed concern about field use if the club continues to grow. Cahill asked about using Sanburg fields. Jacobson explained that they are used for softball and baseball. Cahill announced that there would be a Jamboree on June 5, and that they would be offering a winter skills camp for three different age groups this year. VI. RECREATION REPORT — Brian Erickson Erickson gave an overview of the upcoming 2004 programs. He discussed the new summer day camp program and the Welcome Back to Brookview Park Celebration on June 7, which will have information available on summer programs, as well as concerts and food. Sandler inquired about the skateboarding program. Erickson explained that the program was going well with good participation last year. Erickson also talked about skating rinks. He said that the rink numbers generally were up this year. Sandler inquired about e -connect. Jacobson explained that usage is lower than we'd like, and that staff is working on advertising the system more. Johnson complimented the Park and Recreation and Maintenance staff on their contributions to the City. The entire commission concurred. VII. OLD BUSINESS Sidewalk and Trail Policy Update Sandler stated that language pertaining to grade and elevation should be added to the policy. After discussion on the proposed changes by the Environmental Commission to the policy, Cahill stated that an additional statement under "Construction Standards" should be added. MOTION: Moved by McConico and seconded by Ness, that paragraph number four under "Construction Standards" should read as follows with the addition of the last sentence: Bituminous paths, intended to carry significant volumes of bicycle traffic, shall have a minimum width of eight feet. Bituminous paths shall be constructed in cases where no concrete curb and gutter is present and a minimum boulevard of four feet cannot be achieved. Bituminous paths shall be recommended for construction where steep grades are prone to erosion. Envision Golden Valley Jacobson explained that there would not be a Commission meeting in February due to the Envision Summit scheduled for Monday, February 23, which all commissioners are encouraged to attend. 2 VIII. OTHER BUSINESS McConico expressed concern about the sign at the Sweeney Lake boat access reading "Private boat launch — public canoe access." MOTION: Moved by McConico and seconded by Ness to request staff to review the agreement with Hidden Lakes and request signage that reflects the intent of the agreement at Sweeney Lake. Motion carried unanimously. IX. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Ness, seconded by McConico to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. 3 1 1