9-23-13GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Minutes
September 23, 2013
1. Call to Order
Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Present: Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Gillian Rosenquist,
Anne Saffert, Jerry Sandler, Dawn Speltz, Dan Steinberg, Rick Birno, Director of
Parks and Recreation; and Joanie Clausen, Council Member.
Absent: Bob Mattison.
2. Agenda Changes or Additions
None.
3. Approval of Minutes — July 22, 2013
MOTION: MOVED by Bergman and seconded by Speltz to approve the July 22 meeting
minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Bottineau Planning Advisory Committee Update
Steinberg provided insight on preliminary meetings and noted that he sent items to staff. He will
continue to attend the meetings and provide updates to the commission. Park and Recreation
staff will attach all updates from Steinberg to future agenda packets.
5. New Program Opportunities
The commission briefly discussed new program opportunities with regards to: fresh ideas,
locations and potential partnerships. Birno commented that Park and Recreation staff will be
moving to a process of programming as a team versus independently. He believes a number of
new ideas will result from the new process.
6. Election of New Chair
Commission chair Sandler updated the commission on the new policy for chair positions on city
commissions. After discussion, Sandler thought it would be appropriate step down as chair and
remain on commission. He asked for interested members in filling the position. Bergman
nominated Mattison for chair, Cornelius seconded the nomination. Birno noted that Mattison is
not in attendance but would call and ask him if he is interested. If Mattison is interested, it will be
on the agenda for the October meeting.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Open Space and Recreation Commission
September 23, 2013
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7. Updates
Brookview Playground Equipment
Birno updated the commission on current steps for the new play structure. The public input
survey will conclude on Monday, September 30. Staff has scheduled meetings with consultants
on Wednesday, October 2. Staff asked for input regarding clarity on key amenities for the new
structure. There was extensive discussion regarding the water feature. The commission
recommended that in the final design, the following key issues should be implemented:
minimize water feature, possibly use low volume misters, add shade throughout the play
structure, create barrier free surfaces, large rope climber, expand swings on both age ranges,
and create primary structures that have a lot of play value for a variety of kids. Staff will work
with consults to meet these goals. The existing playground equipment is 18 years old. Normal
life of such equipment is about 13 years old.
8. Future Agenda Items
The commission members requested that the following items be added in the future:
- Actual storm damage cost to city
- Specific Park and Recreation survey results
- Dan Friedman, Three Rivers Park Board member update
9. Adjournment
MOTION: MOVED by Bergman and seconded by Saffert to adjourn at 9:10 PM. Motion
carried unanimously.
Jerry Sandler, Chair
ATTEST:
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant