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GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
AND OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
Joint Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Conference Room
Monday, November 25, 2013 - 7:00 PM
Joint Meeting
1. Approval of Joint Meeting Minutes — October 28, 2013
2. Mpls. Park & Rec. Board — Wirth Park Presentation — Andrea Weber
3. Natural Resource Management Plan
4. Adjourn to individual commission meetings
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
Roger Bergman John Cornelius
Kelly Kuebelbeck
Bob Mattison, Chair Gillian Rosenquist
Anne Saffert
Jerry Sandler Dawn Speltz
Dan Steinberg
3.
Approval of Minutes — October 28, 2013
4.
Bottineau Planning Advisory Committee Update
5.
Lawn Bowling Green Update
6.
Play Structure Design/Age Levels
7.
Outdoor Skating Rink Consolidation Winter Research
8.
Note next meeting Date: Monday, December 16, 2013 (Joint Meeting)
9.
Adjournment
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Joint Meeting of the
Golden Valley Environmental Commission, and Open Space and Recreation
Commission
October 28, 2013
A joint meeting of the Environmental Commission and Open Space and Recreation
Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall, Council Chambers, 7800 Golden
Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday, October 28, 2013. Chairs Jim
Stremel and Jerry Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Those present were, Environmental Commissioners
Stremel and Yahle; Open Space and Recreation Co
Rosenquist, Sandler, Speltz and Steinberg; City C'.
was Director of Parks & Recreation Rick Birno?�tt
Public Works Specialist Eric Eckman, Admi We
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1. Natural Resource Management
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Wild area presery(Ri e, Mary Hills, Pennsylvania Woods)
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Wild Life (e.g. monarchrflies, deer, geese)
Discussion items for next month:
Typical plan components
Determine the desired plan elements
Develop goals
Develop priorities
2. Bassett Creek Trail System
Eckman updated the commission on a future Bassett Creek Regional Trail facility
(identified by the City, Hennepin County and Three Rivers Park District) which would
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Commissions
October 28, 2013
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connect French Park in Plymouth to Theodore Wirth Park in Golden Valley. Some
portions of the trail have been constructed and other portions are planned for future
construction. The portion of the trail proposed along Golden Valley Road (from Regent
Avenue to Wirth Parkway) is not currently programmed for construction. However, Golden
Valley received a grant from Hennepin County in 2013 to assist in the completion of a
feasibility study of the Golden Valley Road corridor.
Golden Valley and its consultant, SRF Consulting Group, have begun work on the study.
Meetings were recently held with businesses located along the corridor to solicit input and
identify issues, and also with agency stakeholders (Hennepin County, Three Rivers Park
District, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board). A public informational open house is
being planned for December for residents adjacent to the corridor and the general public.
3. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm.
Lisa Nesbitt
Administrative Assistant
city of
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Public Works Department
763-593-8030 / 763-593-3988 (fax)
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Date: November 25, 2013
To: Golden Valley Environmental Commission
From: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist
Subject: Natural Resource Management Plan
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At the October 28, 2013 Joint Commission meeting, Deric Deuschle of SEH shared the results of
the Natural Resources Inventory update and presented his thoughts on the challenges and
opportunities facing Golden Valley in terms of natural resource management. Mr. Deuschle's
presentation can be found at www.goldenvalleymn.gov/CityGovernment/Boards&Commissions/
2013/Environ mental Commission. Following Mr. Deuschle's presentation, the City and SEH lead
the group in a brainstorming session to identify issues, concerns, and opportunities that should
be considered as we formulate goals and develop the framework for the Natural Resource
Management Plan in the coming months.
Following is a list of ideas generated by the group in the order received (with elaboration by staff
in parenthesis):
• Bottineau LRT and Stations - Gateway (this is a gateway into our city and our natural
resources are prevalent along this corridor)
• Wirth Park Master Plan - (how does Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's plan fit with
Golden Valley's plan?)
• Buckthorn Education - City Approval/Endorsement (how to get approval, where to focus
projects)
• Action Plan - (the NRMP should be an action plan with specific, achievable projects)
• Long & Short Term Goals - (the plan should identify projects which satisfy long and short
term goals)
Preserve and Maintain - (we should strive to preserve and maintain what we already
have)
• Sweeney Lake -(identify opportunities to improve the lake and water quality that
complement the City's existing surface water management programs and efforts)
• Preserve Wild Areas - Mary Hills Nature Area, General Mills Nature Areas
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• Invasive Species/Climate Change - (include these in the plan, make sure the plan is flexible
enough to incorporate changing circumstances, identify projects to address these)
• Dakota/Brunswick/Laurel Avenue Greenbelt - (preserve and enhance this area)
• Wildlife - (protect and manage wildlife)
• Monarch Butterflies - (identify projects, practices, and plants which attract butterflies and
other pollinators)
• Facilitate Decision Making - (the NRMP should identify policies, priorities, and projects to
assist in making decisions about natural resources)
• Interagency Cooperation - MnDOT roadside ditch management (communicate our goals
and priorities, cooperate with other agencies to achieve goals and plan, partner on
projects)
At the November joint commission meeting, we will discuss the typical elements of a natural
resource management plan and develop goals and priorities. The draft framework or outline of
the plan will be completed and presented at the December meeting.
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GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Minutes
October 28, 2013
1. Call to Order
Sandler called the meeting to order at 8:28 PM.
2. Roll Call
Present: Roger Bergman, Bob Mattison, Gillian Rosenquist, Jerry Sandler, Dawn Speltz,
Dan Steinberg, Joanie Clausen, Council Member, and Rick Birno, Director of Parks
and Recreation.
Absent: John Cornelius, Kelly Kuebelbeck and Anne Saffert.
3. Approval of Minutes — September 23, 2013
Sandler made an addition to Election of New Chair; Cornelius seconded the nomination for Bob
Mattison for Chair.
Mattison made a correction under Call to Order; Mattison was removed from those present. He
was not in attendance at the September meeting.
Berman asked that under Brookview Playground Equipment, we add that the existing equipment
is 18 years old and the normal life of such equipment is about 13 years old.
MOTION: Moved by Bergman and seconded by Rosenquist to approve the amended
September 23 meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Bottineau Planning Advisory Committee Update
Rosenquist shared the needed for continued public engagement. She suggested more open
houses and resident engagement to keep people informed on the entire project and planning.
Rosenquist also expressed the importance as a Commission to be cognoscente as to how the
project could affect parks and open spaces and help keep the public engaged and informed.
Clausen added that as a city, we are responsible to keep residents informed as to what is
happening in our city. She also added that residents also need to take responsibility and be sure
they are in tuned with what's happening.
MOTION: Moved by Steinberg and seconded by Rosenquist to recommend to the Council a
community Q & A meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Mattison suggested the Commission decide which site is more desirable and advise the City
Council.
Steinberg said the next committee meeting is Thursday, December 5. Rosenquist added that
the committee is also taking a walking tour along the corridor on Saturday, November 9 and ride
along on Saturday, November 16 along the Hiawatha Line LRT to get a feel for a light rail
experience.
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October 28, 2013
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5. Lawn Bowling Green at Brookview Golf Course Proposal
Birno distributed information about the proposed lawn bowling greens at Brookview Golf
Course. He explained how the project would be funded and projected revenues. He said they
plan to pursue sponsorships from area businesses, which could offset some of the project costs.
He said the goal is to create opportunities for all ages through leagues, daytime senior
opportunities, youth summer opportunities, hourly rentals and corporate outings.
He said they hope to pick up the overflow from other lawn bowling venues.
Birno explained the greens will be built where the existing parking lot is located on the north side
of the clubhouse. It will feature 6 courts that will be 120' long and 14-16' wide.
Birno also shared the proposed project timeline with play beginning mid -summer 2014.
MOTION: Moved by Bergman and seconded by Rosenquist to support the proposed lawn
bowling project. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Election of New Chair — Bob Mattison
Sandler asked for other nominations for Chair. No other nominees stepped forward.
MOTION: Moved by Sandler to elect Bob Mattison as Chair. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Election of New Vice -Chair
MOTION: Moved by Speltz and seconded by Rosenquist to elect Rosenquist as Vice -Chair.
Motion carried unanimously.
Sandler congratulated Mattison and Rosenquist. Clausen thanked Sandler for serving as Chair
and added what a great job he's done.
8. Updates
Brookview Play Structure Plan Review/Gametime grant award
Birno will be bringing the proposal to Council for a formal approval to move forward. He
explained they applied and received a $72,000 grant from GameTime for the project. He also
showed drawings and explained the proposed features and equipment.
MOTION: Moved by Rosenquist and seconded by Bergman to recommend GameTime
proposal. Motion carried unanimously.
Additional play structure replacement/resident participation (Lions/Gearty/Glenview)
Birno outlined the next steps for the new play structures at Lions, Gearty, and Glenview parks.
A request for proposals will be sent to vendors to solicit designs for each park location. In
January and February, the neighborhoods surrounding the parks will be invited to select the
new design and color scheme of the new play structures. New play structures will be installed
spring and summer of 2014.
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October 28, 2013
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Wildwood Park play structure grant application/participation
Birno presented the funding plan for Wildwood Park. The City has committed $15,000 and the
SEA School has committed $15,000 to partner and apply for a Hennepin County Youth Sports
Grant. The grant request is for $50,000 and notification regarding the application will be in late
December. The play structure replacement at Wildwood Park is contingent upon the grant being
awarded from Hennepin County. If successful, staff will work with the school community and
surrounding neighborhood on a design for the new play structure at Wildwood Park.
Golden Valley/St. Louis Park Soccer Association
Birno said the two organizations are merging. He plans to invite the President to a future
meeting for an update.
9. Adjournment
MOTION: MOVED by Steinberg and seconded by Mattison to adjourn at 9:35 PM. Motion
carried unanimously.
Jerry Sandler, Chair
ATTEST:
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant