06-30-14 GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE& RECREATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting at Brookview Community Center
Minutes
June 30, 203.4
1. Call to Order
Mattison called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Roll Call
Present: John Cornelius, Bob Mattison, Gillian Rosenquist,Anne Saffert,Jerry Sandler, Dawn Speltz,
Dan Steinberg,Joanie Clausen, Council Member and Rick Birno, Director of Parks and
Recreation.
Absent: Roger Bergman and Kelly Kuebelbeck.
3. Approval of Minutes—April 28, 2014
MOTION: Moved by Sandler and seconded by Cornelius to approve the April 28, 2014
meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Review Teen Committee Applications for Recommendations to City Council
The commission received and reviewed ten applications forthe nine-person Teen Committee.
MOTION: Moved by Cornelius and seconded by Steinberg to accept all ten applications,
with the youngest grade being an alternate. Motion carried unanimously.
5. City Park Tour Date
The Commission decided to postpone the park tour until 2015.
6. Vacant Parcels Discussion
Birno said the Environmental Commission requested from staff a list of all vacant parcels. Mattison
suggested the Commission take a look at the lots. Sandler asked about the urgency. Birno said he will
find out and share with the Commission.
7. Updates
Mattison said at the July meeting, neighbors from the Lions Park area will be attending to discuss some
concerns.
Cornelius said the Brookview Community Center Task Force said they have had two meetings.They
have toured four very different facilities for ideas. He said the task force is still processing through
ideas.The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,July 15.
8. Adjournment
MOTION: MOVED by Mattison and seconded by Steinberg to adjourn at 7:40 PM to attend
the Sochacki, Mary Hill and Rice Lake Area Public Input meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
Bob Mattison, Chair
ATTEST:
Sheila Van Sloun,Administrative Assistant