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09-26-11 OSRC Agenda city of go�den vall e � OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION Meeting Agenda Brookview Community Center Monday, September 26, 2011 7:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call Roger Bergman John Cornelius Brad Kadue Kelly Kuebelbeck Bob Mattison Emily Piper Anne Saffert Jerry Sandler, Chair Dan Steinberg 3. Agenda Changes or Additions 4. Approval of Minutes—July 25, 2011 5. Recreation Report—Jeanne Fackler 6. Honeywell Little League Project 7. Hennepin Youth Sports Program Grant 8. Bassett Creek Regional Trail 9. Adjournment � This.d�cc�r��is a��l�b��>�I�er�ate f�rm�t�upon'a 7��1��r r��u�st.�1��e�ff _ ��-5��Y8t��t��TtY:;��5��}to m�l�e��r��u�st. �a�t�sl��f��r�t��rmat� � m��i��Ci�l�r�e p��tr��r�ille��c��s ��c ° t � � ,� .� ;.: , v = ��.r. � .. <. ,� t. ° ;a��, � �x° ,,, '� � " � ` ��u ��_ �p� . GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes July 25, 2011 1. Call to Order Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 2. Roll Call Present: Roger Bergman, Brad Kadue, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, Anne Saffert, Jerry Sandler, Dan Steinberg, Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation; Andy Soltvedt, Recreation Supervisor, and Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant. Absent: Emily Piper. 3. Aqenda Chanqes or Additions None made. 4. Approval of Minutes—June 27, 2011 MOTION: MOVED by Bergman and seconded by Kadue to approve the June 27 meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Recreation Report—Andv Soltvedt Soltvedt gave updates on his programs. The Adult summer softball league had 32 teams running 700 games at Schaper in a course of 5 weeks. Soltvedt said the fields held up well. He also said the fall league has 32 teams and will run for 5 weeks beginning mid-August. Tennis programs are running strong again this season with over 315 registrants. Concert in the Park ran seven concerts with no rain outs. All the concerts were well attended. At the Ice Cream Social alone, on July 18, 350 people attended. He added that the Golden Valley Women's Club donated $800 for the concerts. Soltvedt said there are four parks available for the Adopt-a-Park program. He said fall renewals and fall clean-ups are fast approaching. Soltvedt said Davis Community Center is not getting a lot of use this summer. He also said rental numbers are good, but open gyms numbers were down. Soltvedt said the fall brochure is going to print at the end of the week with registration beginning August 8. 6. Honevwell Little Leaque Area Jacobson said the project is moving along well. Proposed completion is October 20. He said this week seeding will take place, along with final grading, fences up, benches and concrete in. Sandler said he feels the commission should be a part of the Grand Opening in the spring. Minutes of the Golden Valley Open Space and Recreation Commission July 25,2011 Page 2 7. Capital Improvement Proqram Jacobson gave an update on the Capital Improvement Program for 2011-2015. He said the city budget is the same as last year with no increases. MOTION: MOVED by Mattison and seconded by Kadue to approve proposed 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Program. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Bassett Creek Res�ional Trail Jacobson said Three Rivers Park District held a meeting a month ago to discuss the trail. He said that the trail would tie into the Regional Trail System. Three Rivers also plans to meet with the Courage Center to receive their input. 9. Adiournment MOVED by Bergman and seconded by Steinberg to adjourn at 8:00 PM. Motion carried unanimously. city of y olden � valle � � Open Space & Recreation Commission 2011 The Open Space & Recreation Commission meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at Brookview Community Center. = ;� � �'�,� �� _ �' a . ,, - , � � `� _ , N�� ACIi��5 _ L�-��T� � �1 2}g �� '�+t��i�e�T�1�� '`rs�� '��ar - I ' 'a k5- . : ��i�'' � � � ��" �� i:i�i V� � _ 5 = �'= �ak��,.�E" ii��e:: :;'r�."{r�' " rF� _ _ Roger Bergman 4525 Heathbrooke Circle lynneandrogerb@comcast.net H: 763-522-7869 2006 5/1/13 Golden Valley, MN 55422 John Cornelius H: 763-544-2910 1515 Valders Ave.N. john.cornelius@mcgladrey.com w: 612376-9279 2011 5/1/14 Golden Valley,MN 55427 Brad Kadue 611 Radisson Rd. bkadue@sil-pro.com C: 612-328-2866 2010 5/1/13 Golden Valley, MN 55416 W: 763-972-4826 Kelly Kuebelbeck H: 763-545-8760 8071 Winnetka Heights Dr. TK Kuebelbeck@msn.com W; 952-888-6688,x-333 2005 5/1/14 olden Valley, MN 55427 Bob Mattison 1120 Angelo Dr. BobMattison@hotmail.com H: 763-522-5353 2006 5/1/12 Golden Valley,MN 55422 Emily Piper H: 763-208-7542 2461 Dresden Ln. Emilyjohnsonpiper@hotmail.com W. 612-338-2525 2009 5/1/14 Golden Valley,MN 55422 Anne Saffert H: 763-521-4172 4960 St. Croix Ave.N. amschotts@comcast.net C: 612-961-9397 2007 5/1/14 Golden Valley,MN 55422 Jerry Sandler, Chair H: 763-541-9346 225 Sumter Ave. S. MNLL1@aol.com C: 612-227-1141 1999 5/1/12 Golden Valley, MN 55426 W(T/Th): 952-541-1135 W(M/W): 763-535-3511 Daniel Steinberg H: 763-951-2296 1033 Sumter Ave. S. dsteinbe@hotmail.com C: 952-393-3362 2009 5/1/12 Golden Valley, MN 55426 Staff Liaisons: Rick Jacobson,Director of Park&Recreation........................................................763-512-2342 • Sheila Van Sloun,Park&Recreation Administrative Assistant.............................763-512-2347 G:\OSRCU2osters�2017-with e•meil.doc 9/28/11 2 ��' � E �[��c��nc� �� tt ; �/ P Park & Recreation � �� +i� �f 763-512-2345/763-512-2344 fax � ) Date: September 26, 2011 To: Open Space and Recreation Commission From: Sandy Werts, Volunteer Coordinator RE: An Invitation to participate in the 4t" Annual Lilac Planting The 4�' annual Lilac Planting Parting is occurring on Saturday, October 1 from 9 am to 1 pm, #ollowed by a celebration lunch. I invite you all to participate in opportunity to engage with other community residents in this program to beautify the city of Golden Valley. If you are able to let me know by September 28 if you can participate, I would appreciate it. It helps us to know the number of safety vests and the count for lunch. However you are welcome to show up the day of the event. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at swerts qoldenvallevmn.qov or 763-512-2341. You can also register on line at the city's website. 2011 Lilac Planting Volunteer Day of Event Information Thank you for being a part of the Fourth Annual Lilac Planting along Highway 55 on Saturday, October 1. Here is the information you need to know. Date October 1, 2011, rain or shine -dress for the weather Planting Area Highway 55 befinreen Glenwood Avenue and Douglas Drive — both north and south side Welcome Center Location (Registration) 6681 Country Club Drive ( Gurstel Chargo) Directions From the west: Take Highway 55 to Rhode Island Avenue, turn left or north on Rhode . Island Avenue, and take the first right on Country Club Drive. Follow this to 6681 — Gurstel Chargo, which is just past the Struthers Parkinson Center. From the East: From Highway 100 on 55, pass Douglas Drive and take the next right onto Country Club Drive. Or continue to Rhode Island Avenue and turn right. Take the first right onto Country Club Drive and take to 6681 Gurstel Chargo. There will be some directional signs and you will see the welcome tent. Parking - Available at the registration site. Check In - 8:30 - 9 am—Please complete the attached Liability Release and bring with you. Celebration Picnic on the lawn after planting Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Other lmportant Information Toilet Toilet facilities are available at the Struthers Parkinson Center ne� door. Refreshments Coffee and water will be available for volunteers. Following planting activities, lunch will be served on the lawn. Equipment Bring your own tools, clearly marked with your name and identifying information. Tools required are: • Gloves • Shovels Optional tools that would be helpfuL• • Pitchfork, baling fork and/or rake for mulch • Pruning shears • 5-gallon buckets and/or tarps for hauling mulch • Wheelbarrow To increase visibility of volunteers to highway drivers, volunteers are encouraged to wear bright clothing and safety vests wiH be provided. ,