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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 24, 2014 - 6:45 PM
Ruby Weinberg Scheid Park Presentation-6:45Pm (Manager's Conference Room)
JOINT MEETING—7:o9pm
1. Natural Resource Management Plan
a) Commissioners will be given hard copies of the draft plan. A file copy is available
for review at the Public Works Department in City Hall.
Individual Commissioners Adjourn to Separate Rooms
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Roger Bergman John Cornelius Kelly Kuebelbeck
Bob Mattison Gillian Rosenquist Anne Saffert
Jerry Sandler, Chair Dawn Speltz Dan Steinberg
3. Approval of Minutes—October 27, 2014
4. Accept Teen Committee Minutes—September 22, 2014
5. Metro Blue Line Update
6. Golf Course Season Update
7. Community Center Update
8. Adjournment
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- Dan Friedman,Three Rivers Park Board member update request. Please call 763-593-8006
- Park Signage Policy (TTY: 763-593-3968)to make a
- Update on Hennepin County trails and MOCA request. Examples of alternate
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- Park resources for residents in area north of 394 and west of zc i
- Athletic Facility/Use Policy update
- Park Dedication Fee Discussion
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Date: November 19, 2014
To: Golden Valley Environmental Commission
From: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist
Subject: Natural Resources Management Plan— 111 Draft
In preparation for the joint meeting with the Environmental Commission and Open Space and
Recreation Commission on November 24, a draft Natural Resources Management Plan (NRMP) is
being distributed for review. Because the size of the electronic file is large, hard copies are being
delivered to the residence of each commission member this week.
This is the first draft of the NRMP and it has not been formatted for final production. The focus of
this plan review should be on content rather than spelling, grammar, pagination, etc.
Commissioners are encouraged to review the draft plan and come to the joint meeting with
questions and comments. It would be helpful if commissioners write comments in their plans so
that they can be picked up after the meeting on November 24.
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GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE& RECREATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting at Brookview Community Center
Minutes
October 27, 203.4
1. Call to Order
Mattison called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Roll Call:
Present: Commissioners Roger Bergman,John Cornelius, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison,
Gillian Rosenquist,Anne Saffert,Jerry Sandler, Dawn Speltz and Dan Steinberg. Rick Birno,
Director of Parks and Recreation; Sheila Van Sloun,Administrative Assistant; Council
Member Joanie Clausen; and Golden Valley Lions Park residents Carol Paschke and Perry
Thom.
Absent: None.
3. Approval of Minutes—July 28, 2014
Bergman proposed the following additions to the minutes:
• Roll Call—Golden Valley residents changed to Golden Valley Lions Park residents.
• Lions Park Field Use—Adding the following to Resident Concerns: Not enough parking, Illegal
parking and not enough time between games.
• Lions Park Tennis Windscreen—Adding"since they cannot see through the screen"to the first
sentence in paragraph 3.
MOTION: Moved by Saffert and seconded by Sandlerto approve the amended July 28, 2014
meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Tennis Court Windscreen Discussion/Recommendation—Bob Mattison
Mattison said he talked with 3 different individuals involved in the tennis industry, about the use of
windscreens. He shared their feedback. He then discussed advantages and disadvantages of
windscreen use. Mattison said there are no city codes that prohibit the use of windscreens in Golden
Valley.
After discussion,the following motion was made.
MOTION: Moved by Speltz and seconded by Steinberg to make a recommendation to
support windscreens and accept the donation from Twin City Tennis Camps and to
support any other improvements they see fit to improve the tennis courts.Amended by
Sandler to add, if the possibility arises to have windscreens that move up and down or
open,that those types of windscreens could be considered on courts that are near
residences.Amendment accepted by Speltz and seconded by Kuebelbeck. Motion carried
unanimously.
5. Lions Park Parking and Traffic Issues—Bob Mattison
Mattison discussed the memo of recommendations put together after a recent meeting between City
staff and Golden Valley Girls Softball representatives regarding parking and traffic issues at Lions Park.
Minutes of the Open Space and Recreation Commission
October 27,zoic,
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He said city staff and GVGS both believe the recommendations will address the issues that were
brought forward by Lions Park residents. Mattison added that if the recommendations do not
effectively address the issues,the situation will have to be looked at again.
Rosenquist suggested having a GVGS liaison as a main contact during tournaments for any traffic and
parking issues. Mattison said he would follow up with GVGS.
MOTION: Moved by Sandler and seconded by Cornelius to accept the memo of recommended
actions at Lions Park forthe 2015 season and ask GVGS to create a community liaison
during tournament weekends to address neighborhood needs,and have city staff take
communication measure to inform residents by posting on the city website and in the city
newsletter. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Bottineau Update—Gillian Rosenquist
Rosenquist announced a public open house being held on November 12 from 6:oo-8:oo PM at the
University of Minnesota Urban Research Center, located at 2001 Plymouth Avenue North in
Minneapolis.The open house will provide an overview of the process,discuss neighborhood
connections to all stations,and potential redevelopment around stations.
Rosenquist said the Golden Valley portion of the committee met on October 22.At that meeting,the
committee reviewed their focus. She said they also had a robust discussion about all the advisory
meetings.
7. Community Center Update—John Cornelius and Kelly Kuebelbeck
Cornelius gave details on the five different options,their locations and costs related to each. He said the
committee recommended to the Council,to build on the current site. He said the committee received
direction from the Council to focus on two of the five options.The task force will be working with the
consultants to develop conceptual plans and budget estimates forthe two options at the next
committee meeting on Thursday, October 3o.
8. Natural Resources Management Plan Survey
Birno said the survey is available to view and participate on the city's website until October 31. He
encouraged all to do so.
9. Sandburg Fields—Grant Application Update
Birno said a Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant application has been submitted for improvements to
Sandburg sports fields. He said they are requesting $325K. He said the city lines up very well with the
application criteria. He said Park Valley United FC Youth Soccer Club and Armstrong Cooper Youth
Baseball Association have also committed funds to the project. Birno said most of the work would be
done in-house with Al Lundstrom being the Project Manager. Birno said they should know sometime in
December if they received the grant.
Minutes of the Open Space and Recreation Commission
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3.0. Regional Parks Forum—Gillian Rosenquist
Rosenquist announced a Regional Parks Forum taking place on January 3.7, 203.5 at 3.o:3o AM at
Roseville Public Library, located at 23.8o Hamline Avenue North. She said they will be specifically
discussing the part of the Metropolitan Council's 2040 Plan pertaining to regional parks. She
encouraged the Commission to attend.
ii. Draft Hennepin County Bike Plan
Birno said a draft of the Hennepin County Bike Plan is available online at www.hennepin.us/bikeplan
and open for comment through December 6.
3.2. Winter Recreation Trail at Brookview
Birno announced that Brookview will be offering a free winter recreational trail on the golf course this
winter season. It will be available beginning in December for walking, cross-country skiing,fat tire
biking, and snowshoeing. He said Tonka Cycle will be providing a limited number of fat tire bikes
available for rent at Brookview. He added that the grill will also be open Friday-Sunday and some
winter break days with a limited menu for winter trail users and the general public. Birno said
Brookview also plans to sponsor two fat tire races this winter.
Saffert asked if park programs will be offered on the winter recreation trail. Birno said there will be a
free snowshoe event. He hopes to expand programming down the road.
3.3. Hampshire Park Playground Grant
Birno said the city received a grant from GameTime, Inc.for$3.7,665.34 for new playground equipment
at Hampshire Park. He said an open house with information on the playground structures will be held at
city hall on October 28.At the open house, residents will be able to vote on a new structure forthe park.
The equipment will be installed next spring.
3.4. Updates
Mattison said the commission will be reviewing the open spaces map at the next commission meeting.
Birno said adjustable basketball hoops are being installed at Medley Park.
3.5. Adjournment
MOTION: MOVED by Bergman and seconded by Rosenquist to adjourn at 9:3.5 PM. Motion
carried unanimously.
ATTEST: Bob Mattison, Chair
Sheila Van Sloun,Administrative Assistant
GOLDEN VALLEY TEEN COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting at Brookview Community Center
Minutes
September 22, 203.4
1. Call to Order
Erickson called the meeting to order at 6:oo PM.
2. Roll Call:
Present: Committee Members: Brittany Blazar, Melanie Blazar, Sam Buttress, Stella Haberman,
Owen Hoeft,Jack Knudson, Hannah Segelbaum and Non-Voting Committee Member Olivia
Behn.
City Staff: Brian Erickson, Recreation Supervisor; Carrie Anderson, Recreation Supervisor;
and Rick Birno, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Council Member: Steve Schmigdal
Absent: Committee Members: Sarah Carlson and Shivani Nookala.
3. Welcome and Introductions
Members and staff introduced themselves briefly.
4. Overview and Structure of Committee
Anderson gave a brief explanation of the history of the Teen Committee development. Erickson and
Anderson read through the by-laws and detailed the mission of the committee, as well as explained the
various positions on the committee.
5. Voting for Positions
Erickson led voting for positions. Knudson was voted in as Committee Chair. Haberman was voted in
as Vice Chair. Segel baum was voted in as Secretary. Blazar was voted in as Community Center Task
Force Representative.
6. Future Agenda Items
Staff and Committee Members discussed possible future agenda items.
Blazar expressed interest in trails and clean parks in Golden Valley. She also spoke about how school
and extracurricular activities keep teens from participating in city programs and activities. Knudson
would like to seethe group involved in Valley Volunteer Day and other activities that will promote the
committee. Hoeft expressed interest in intramural sports.
Anderson mentioned the possibility of a teen music event.
Director Rick Birno gave a brief description of the Community Center Task Force development and
members may be involved in the teen component of the project.
Minutes of the Teen Committee Meeting
September 22,2014
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7. Updates
Anderson invited the Teen Committee to the October?City Council Meeting. Committee members are
asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
8. Adjournment
Erickson adjourned the meeting at 7:00 PM.
Jack Knudson, Chair
ATTEST:
Hannah Segelbaum, Secretary