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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Roger Bergman John Cornelius
Bob Mattison, Chair Gillian Rosenquist ............
Open n Speltz
. Approval of Minutes April 27, 2015 & June 22, 2015
5. Brookview Community Center Replacement Presentation/Review
6. Appoint 2015/16 Teen Committee Members
7. Lions Park Trail and Parking Update
8. LAWCON Funded Park Areas
9. Metro Blue Line Extension Update
10. Sandburg Athletic Facility Project Progress
11. Staff Updates:
a. Park Dedication Fees
b. Sochacki Park Kick -Off Event
c. Paisley Park & Golden Ridge Nature Area
d. Park Tour in September - 6 pm start?
e. Next Scheduled Meeting August 241h?
12. Updates
1) Chair
2) Commission Members
13. Adjournment
Kelly Kuebelbeck
Anne Saffert
Dan Steinberg
Items for Future Agenfts
- Dan Freeman, Three Rivers Park
Board update
- Park Signage Policy
Update on Hennepin County trails
and MOCA
Youth Athletic Association's annual
updates
Park resources for residents in area
north of 394 and west of 100
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1. Call to Order
Mattison called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Present: Commissioners Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, Anne
Saffert, Dawn Speltz and Dan Steinberg. Director of Parks and Recreation, Rick Birno;
Recreation Supervisor's, Carrie Anderson and Brian Erickson; and Administrative Assistant,
Sheila Van Sloun.
Excused: Commissioners Gillian Rosenquist and Jerry Sandler.
3, Appmygigfmtflntes Marc 23.207
MOTION: Moved by Speltz and seconded by Saffert to approve the March 23, 2015 meeting
minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Acceot Teen Committee Minutes_
The March Teen Committee meeting was cancelled due to no quorum. No minutes to accept.
5. (Recreation Program Update — Carrie Anderson and Brian Erickson
Anderson said Youth Basketball ran January thru March and had 18 teams in grades 2-7 with 41 % of
the participants from Golden Valley. The mites program for grades K-1 had 60 participants.
Anderson said the Tap and Ballet program concluded on Saturday, April 25 with their end of season
recital at Breck School with 35 participants.
Anderson discussed the new department program and facility registration program, RecTrac. She said
three park and recreation staff members spent 12 days in training. The new system went live on March
30 for the spring and summer registration. She said the system has been challenging and staff is
handling issues the best they can as they arise.
Anderson said Davis Community Center has been hosting an average of 12 people per day for
pickleball and about 26 per day for open volleyball.
Anderson said the summer adult softball league is full, with 32 adult softball teams ready for the
spring/summer season. Teams will play one night a week, Monday thru Thursday at Schaper Park.
Anderson said new this year, she is hosting three Movies in the Park: Friday, July 21 at Brookview Lawn
Bowling Green, Thursday, August 13 at Brookview Park, and Thursday, August 20 at Scheid Park. There
will also be 12 Concerts in the Park beginning on June 8 with a final performance on August 17.
Concerts are held at Brookview Park on Mondays at 7 pm at the large picnic shelter.
Anderson said the Teen Committee has elected to meet in May and July. She said they will be hosting
an open teen volleyball night at Brookview Park on Thursdays, June 4 -August 27 from 6-7 pm. Teens
are encouraged to participate.
Erickson distributed ice rink numbers from the 2014-15 season and briefly discussed.
Erickson added that the Winter Family Festival held at Wesley Park on February 1 was very well
attended. He said park maintenance and volunteers were great. He plans to offer it again next year.
Cornelius suggested doing it earlier in the season.
Minutes of the Open Space and Recreation Commission
April 27, 2015
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Erickson discussed the upcoming summer programs stating that the playground program will remain
free but participants are now required to pre -register. He said it wil I provide better safety.
Erickson said he has discussed a new mobile playground program this year, which will be going to
select parks in Golden Valley stocked with games, crafts, and activities. The program is free but pre-
registration is required.
Erickson said the Bike Rodeo will be held at Crystal Community Center on May 6 from 6-8 pm.
6. Resolution to approve recognized Golden Valley Youth Athletic Associations
Birno presented the following youth athletic associations to be recognized by Golden Valley for use of
facilities: Golden Valley Little League, Golden Valley Girls' Softball, Park Valley United FC, Armstrong -
Cooper Youth Baseball Association, Armstrong -Cooper Youth Hockey, and Cooper -Armstrong Girls' Fast
Pitch.
MOTION: Moved by Cornelius and seconded by Kuebelbeck to approve the recognized youth
athletic associations as listed above. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Community Center Update
Birno said the City Council directed staff at the April Council/Manager work session, to move forward
with the development of a $9-12 million Brookview Community Center replacement plan, There has
been no formal discussion or decision by the City Council regarding financing. HGA will be hired for
the pre -design phase which should be completed by the end of November 2015.
Open Parceig Review_ -
The commission reviewed a map and discussed potential use for open parcels. They plan to discuss
with the Environmental Commission and advise staff on recommendations. Some of the key locations
to be discussed, as identified on the open parcel map include: Parcel #36, #37, #38, #78, #80 (Sochacki
access), #82 (trails), #115, and #117 (sidewalk connections).
9. Metro Blue Line Extension Update
Rosenquist said the task force has ended. She updated the commission on the two potential stations,
which are Wirth Station and Golden Valley Road station. She said the Met Council will vote on which
station to build in November of 2015.
10. Next Scheduled Meeting - Memorial Da
Due to the holiday, the Open Space and Recreation Commission will not meet in May.
11. Staff Updates
Park Dedication fees - Birno distributed a list of fees to use as a potential revenue tool.
Park CIP planning - Birno said the annual budget is approximately $220k for park improvements
Staff will be meeting in May to develop a 5 year park improvement plan based on funds available.
Sochacki Park kick-off event - Birno said the event will be hosted by Three Rivers Park District and
held on June 25 from 6-8 pm.
Board and Commission Dinner - Birno said the event will be held on June 10 at 6:30 pm at
Brookview Community Center,
Hennepin County updated bicycle plan - Birno said Three Rivers Park District is fully supporting
the new plan.
Joint meeting with Environmental Commission in June - Birno said our next meeting will be joint
with the EC on Monday, June 22 at 6:30 pm at city hall.
Minutes of the Open Space and Recreation Commission
April 27, 2015
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12. II;JU„p :llt
Mattison said Golden Valley Girls Softball has spread out their games to better accommodate the
parking and traffic issues at Lions Park. Kuebelback added she has seen much better communication
from GVGS and the parking/traffic issues have improved.
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MOTION: Moved by Bergman and seconded by Kuebelbeck to adjourn at 9:20 pm. Motion carried
unanimously.
I' YNO
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant
BobMaftlson, Chair,
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Call to Order
Mattison called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Call:Roll
Present: Open Space and Recreation Commissioners: Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, Kelly
Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, Gillian Rosenquist, Anne Saffert, Jerry Sandler, Dawn Speltz, and
Dan Steinberg. Environmental Commissioners: Tracy Anderson, Tonia Galonska, Lynn
Gitelis, Dawn Hill, Larry Johnson, Jim Stremel, and Debra Yahle. Bassett Creek Watershed
Representative, Linda Loomis. Director of Parks and Recreation, Rick Birno; Public Works
Specialist, Eric Eckman; and Administrative Assistant, Sheila Van Sioun.
1. LRT Station Planning Final Report
Eckman shared the final report and answered questions. He said the information will be used to
inform the Comprehensive Plan in the future. He said the final report is currently being shared with
the Environmental, Planning, and Open Space and Recreation Commissions for review and feedback.
In July, it will be submitted to the City Council to be received and filed.
A few Commissioners expressed concern on the environmental impact of the proposed project. Gitelis
said if the issues are not addressed, they will need to be taken to a higher level.
Speltz added that we should not forget about the positive impact of less cars on our roads, including
less emissions.
Mattison said nowhere in the report is parking addressed. He expressed concern about parking at the
proposed stations.
The Commissioners agreed that their main concerns are:
1) Reconstruction of Golden Valley Road
2) Connections to Three Rivers Park District
3) Parking
4) A larger percentage of Golden Valley residents are not within a'/z mlle of either station
Eckman concluded by saying other comments and concerns can be submitted to David Davies,
Outreach Coordinator for Golden Valley with Metro Transit.
2. Bassett Creek Watershed Plan Presentation
Loomis said state law requires the Bassett Creek Watershed Plan be updated every ten years. She then
presented an overview of the proposed and updated plan, including the addition of impact design
standards and buffer standards.
® Trails and Sidewalk -Discussion
Mattison proposed the Sidewalk Committee be reestablished to dive into sidewalk and trail issues. He
said the committee needs to stay alive and dedicated to action.
Eckman displayed a city map illustrating existing and proposed sidewalks and trails. Commissioners
then discussed problem areas and issues, which are documented in the Open Space and Parcels
Discussion.
Minutes of the Open Space and Recreation and Environmental Commissions
June 22, 2015
Page 2
Direction to staff is to reconvene the Sidewalk Committee or Task Force. Staff will review options and
present recommendations at a future meeting.
4. Oen Spade Pargels Discussion
Commissioners viewed a map and discussed open space parcels in the city, and listed those that
have the potential for park land use, which are: #7 (Tree Farm), #35, #36, #37, #38, #62, #63, #67
(access areas), #78, #80 (Sochacki access points), #82, #83 (trail connections), #117, and #130
(sidewalk connections).
Mattison5. Commission Member Jerry Sandier Final Mee"n
gave a farewell to commission • t:.. Sandier recognizingaccomplishments is
thanking him forR . !: .• on Ole... Space and
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. Adjournment
MOTION: Moved by Steinberg and seconded by Bergman to adjourn at 9:03 pm. Motion carried
unanimously.
ATTEST:
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant
Bob Mattison, Chair
Park Grant History
City of Golden Valley
DNR Local Grants
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Program
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State
Federal
Year ll rm,�„�
Tilde
Pnkjeict Description
10'r9nit
Grant
1969
LW27-00267
Brookview
Develop underground water, electric and sewer.
7,573
14,567
Recreation Area
1969
NR -2700401
Brookview
Acquisition of 33.00 acres.
68,411
0
Recreation Area
1977
OR77A-29
Glenview Terrace -
Develop lighting. [Lighting of 4 tennis courts: 2 at
6,655
0
Scheids Parks
Scheid Park and 2 at Glenview Terrace ]
1980
OR -329
Mary Hills Nature
Develop 2,500' trail between Golden Valley Rd and
1,630
0
Area
26th Ave. N.
1979
OR78A-128
Medley Hills Park
Develop lighting for three existing tennis courts
3,360
0
(Ensign & 23rd Ave).
1978
OR78A-57
Wesley Pk & HS
Develop lighting for e isfing courts, Jennis court
6,955
0
Tennis Courts
lighting at Golden Valley IIS [Breckl and Wesley
..................................................................................
Parks,)
Total Projects: 6
94,584
14,567
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