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AGENDA
GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
AND OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
Joint Meeting
rookview Community Center, 200 Brookview Parkway
Willow Room
Monday, February 23, 2016 -7.00 P
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1. Approval of OSRC Meeting Minutes — December 22, 2014
. Accept Teen Committee minutes — October 27, 2014 & December 22, 2014
. Updates
. Adjourn @ 7:25 p.m. for Joint Meeting
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5. Approval of Joint Meeting Minutes November 24, 2014
6. Natural Resources Management Plan
a) Commissioners will be given hard copies of the final plan. A file copy is
available for review at the Public Works Department in City Hall.
7. Adjourn
GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE&RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting i
December 22,2014
1 Call to Order
Mattison called the meeting to order at 7.00 PM.
® Rail Call:
Present: Commissioners Roger Bergman,John Cornelius, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison,
Gillian Rosenquist,Anne Saffert,Jerry Sandler,and Dan Steinberg. Director of Parks and
Recreation, Rick Birno.
Absent: Commissioner Dawn Speltz.
3. ApRroval of Minutes®November 24 2014
MOTION: Moved by Bergman and seconded by Sandler to approve the November 24,2014
meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
. Sandburg Fields—Grant ARpIication Update
Birno announced that the City was awarded the Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant for$325,000.
The grant will be used to repair and reconstruct Sandburg Fields.
5. Corn munit Center U pdate
Cornelius said the Community Center Task Force and the consultants at HGA presented to the Council
their vision for the new community center. He said the Council was very supportive of the vision,but
expressed concern on funding the project.City staff and Council will meet and discuss next steps in
the community center process at winter strategic planning sessions.
G. Pathwayty Concept Presentation
Birno explained a new concept which would partner with Three Rivers Park District,to add a trail loop
off the Regional Trail near Schaper Park.The trail loop would act as a starting point to the Pathways to
Play,which would include nature themed play structures and nature education for kids and families
along the Regional Trail. Birno said Three Rivers would design the project in-house and Golden Valley
would maintain the structures. Birno will be presenting the concept to the City Council at the January
Council/Manager meeting.
MOTION: Moved by Sandler and seconded by Cornelius to move forward by presenting the
proposed plan to City Council.Motion carried unanimously.
® I4etiro Blue bine IE tension—"l"ransit Station and IlParlkiin li iiscussiion
Rosenquist gave an update on the last meeting.She said after the December open house,the task
force decided they needed to refocus their efforts on safer connections and less on big development
around the Golden Valley Road station. Discussion then focused on transit station parking.
Rosenquist said there will be another city wide Golden Valley resident open house on January 7.Metro
Transit and Hennepin County will also be hosting an open house on January 29.
Minutes mfthe Open Space and Recreation Commission
December 22,2014
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B|nmo said they plan to create mobile playground program,and add an intern this summer.
8/rno said to create better structure and safety;all summer playground participants will i.)e required to
pre-register beginning this year.The program will remain free of charge.
Birno asked Commissioners their thoughts on charging a minimal fee in the future for the Summer
Playground program. Discussion will continue ata later date.
B/rno also said ifthe summer mobile playground program is successful and offered atparks without
shelters,the OSRC may need to discuss the need for sun shelters to be installed.
9. SochackL/Mary Hills Proect Update
8irnnsaid Three Rivers Park District|slooking for input onnaming the project area.Afterdincussion,
Birno said he would communicate to Three Rivers that both staff and Commissioners would prefer the
Governments Policy Board include[)SR[members,
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Mattison updated the Commission on the Lions Park area parking and traffic issues, Lions Park area
residents requested the City Council review the memo of actions items.At the December
Council/Manager meeting, B|rnoand Mattison presented the memo. Council approved the memo,
subject tnmonitoring next season.
Birno said the USDA will begin deer removal in Golden Valley on December 23.
Birnosaid the Met Council will beimplementing alarge sewer replacement project nearSouthTyro|
Park this summer. He said the Summer Playground program at that location may need to be moved to
adifferent location during the project,
11. Adjournment
MOTION: MOVED by Steinberg and seconded by Sandier to adjourn at 9:30 PM.Motion carried
unanimously.
ATTEST: Bob Mattison,Chair
Sheila Van SUmmm,Admm{nUstratUveAssistant
GOLDEN VALLEY TEEN COMMITTEE
Regular meetingt Brookview CommunitytMinutes
October 27, 2014
1. Call to Order
Segelbaum called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. Roll Call
Present: Committee Members: Brittany Blazar, Melanie Blazar, Sam Buttress, Sarah Carlson,
Owen Hoeft, Shivani Nookala, Hannah Segelbaum and Non-Voting Committee Member Olivia
Behn.
City Staff: Brian Erickson, Recreation Supervisor; Carrie Anderson, Recreation Supervisor.
Absent: Committee Members: Stella Haberman and Jack Knudson.
3.
Shavoni motioned and Sarah seconded the motion to approve the minutes of previous
meeting.
4. Recreational center
Segelbaum mentioned recreational center; wants and location. Buttress mentioned couches
and places to lounge in this space. Anderson mentioned idea of teen music concerts in this
recreational space
S. Music onvortunities
Segelbaum and Hoeft spoke about teen music and locations that concerts could take place.
Carlson mentioned street dance and block party aimed at bringing teens together. Also, spoke
about the possibility of this event happening at the water tower. The idea of a teen programing
event and community engagement opportunities were also brought to attention.
6. Winter
Carlson mentioned the idea of events in the winter such as skiing, sledding, etc. Segelbaum
mentioned an event with ice skating and music. Brittany Blazar mentioned a gaming
tournament. Carlson mentioned rollerblading.
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Hoeft spoke about the possibility of intramural sports taking place in the summer. All
committee members agreed that this would be a positive addition to the Golden Valley
Community. Some of these sports could include: Ultimate frisbee, and/or Volleyball taking
place at Brookview Park or Theodore Wirth Park.
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The committee spoke about places they enjoy hanging out in. Bowling alleys and the depot
coffee house were brought up, although neither exist in Golden Valley. The committee
concluded that there are no 'cool' places to hang out in Golden Valley.
9. Task force
Blazar reported on the most recent meeting of the Community Center Task Force. The
committee spoke about location number two for the recreation center. The group decided not
to have this building at Brookview Community Center, but near it.
10. t es
None.
11.
Hoeft Motioned to adjourn at 6:45 PM.
Jack Knudson, Chair
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Hannah Segelbaum, Secretary
TEEN COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting Minutes
December 22, 2014
1 Call to Order
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Knudson called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM.
2. Roll Cal!
Present: Committee Members: Sam Buttress, Owen Hoeft, Shivani Nookala,Stella Bagerman,
and Jack Knudson.
City Staff: Brian Erickson, Recreation Supervisor; Carrie Anderson, Recreation
Supervisor.
Absent: Committee Members: Hannah Segelbaum, Brittany Blazar, Sarah Carlson,Melanie
Blazar, non-voting committee member Olivia Behn.
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MOTION: Moved by Hoeft and seconded by Knudson to approve the October 26,2014 meeting
minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
4. 'Teem Mental Health Initiative
Knudson discussed an idea for a mental health initiative in the community. The committee discussed
some ideas to raise awareness. The committee decided to invite an expert to give direction for the
next meeting. Knudson volunteered to contact someone.
5. Golden f! a s Teen n
Knudson presented an idea to have a booth at Golden Valley Days to raise awareness about the
committee. The committee agreed that this would be a good idea.
6. Teen Committee at Council Meeting
The committee reviewed ideas from last meeting to attract teens, such as a street dance and there
was talk of having this at the water tower. Hoeft again suggested this location,which received the
support of the committee.
Hoeft suggested beach volleyball with music. Anderson said this would be an easy thing to set up at
Brookview Park if the committee was interested.
Knudson suggested the group should take on 3 things for the upcoming year. He suggested a
concert that promotes teen mental health.
. ;Teen Tqpic Review
Hoeft spoke about the possibility of intramural sports taking place in the summer.All committee
members agreed that this would be a positive addition to the Golden Valley Community. Some of
these sports could include: Ultimate frisbee, and/or Volleyball taking place at Brookview Park or
Theodore Wirth Park.
8. Updates
No updates from the Chair or Committee Members.
Anderson suggested putting an advertisement in the Golden Valley Park and Rec summer brochure
for teen committee applicants. Haberman suggested putting a group picture in this advertisement.
Knudson suggested having the committee write a description for this ad. The committee decided to
work on this project at the January meeting,
71. Ad
journment
MOTION: Moved by Knudson and seconded by Haberman to adjourn at 6:40 PM. Motion carried
unanimously.
ATTEST:
Jack Knudson,Chair
Shivani Nookala, Committee Member
Joint Meeting of the
Golden Valley Environmental Commission, and Open Space and Recreation
Commission
November 24, 2014
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, November 24, 2014, Chair Jim Stremel called
the meeting to order at 7:10 pm.
Those present were, Environmental Commissioners Anderson, Gitells, Hill, Stremel and Yahle,
Open Space and Recreation Commissioners Bergman, Cornelius, Kuebelbeck, Mattison,
Rosenquist, Sandler, Speltz and Steinberg. Also present was Director of Parks & Recreation
Rick Birno, Public Works Specialist Eric Eckman, Park Maintenance Supervisor Al Lundstrom,
Administrative Assistant Lisa Nesbitt, Deric Deuschle and Veronica Anderson from Short Elliot
Hendrickson (SEH)
Natural Resource Management Plan
Deric Deuschle and Veronica Anderson heard comments from the commissioners, about the
draft plan that they received prior to the meeting. Comments/suggestions include:
Where appropriate, include 11 x17 fold out maps within each section instead of grouping them
all together in the back of the plan (for printed versions).
Section 1
Page 4 — Issues and Opportunities: Third sentence should say "based on results of 2003
inventory which was updated in 2013"
Page 5—Amending and Updating the Plan: Be specific about the process as it changes if the
plan becomes a part of the Comp. Plan. Also, note who is to receive the application to amend
the plan.
Section 3
Combine some of the goals but keep the all the details listed under the goals
Section 4
Page 1 —The last paragraph should be moved to either the Introduction or the Background
section.
Page 8 —This should be moved to the Introduction section
Section 4
This section should follow Section 2
Section 5
Wherever it says "Upgrade trash receptacle" consider including recycling receptacle.
Increase the font size on concept plan pictures
The deer management plan should be referenced.
The boundaries and signage between Golden Ridge Nature Area and General Mills JFB
Nature Area should be clarified in the plan.
Another joint meeting with be scheduled for January at which time the final plan will be
presented to the commissions. If approved, the plan will then be presented to City Council at
work session in February and hopefully adopted at a Council meeting shortly thereafter,
Minutes of the Golden Valley Environmental Commission/Open Space and Recreation
Commissions
November 24, 2013
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3. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm.
1lJisa IlNesbftt
Administrative Assistant