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GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
January 25, 2016
Present:
Commissioners: Roger Bergman, Andy Bukowski, John Cornelius, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Gillian
Rosenquist, Anne Saffert, Dawn Speltz, and Dan Steinberg. Director of Parks and Recreation,
Rick Birno; Jeanne Fackler, Recreation Supervisor; Council Member, Joanie Clausen; and
Administrative Assistant, Sheila Van Sloun. Glenn Waguespack, HGA Architects and Engineers.
Absent:
Bob Mattison.
1.Call to Order
Rosenquist called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
2. Approval of Minutes – November 23, 2015
MOTION:
Moved by Bergman and seconded by Speltz to approve the November 23, 2015
minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Senior Program Update
Fackler gave an update of the current and upcoming happenings with the Golden Valley Seniors,
including: classes, trips, seminars, special interest groups, athletic groups, and cooperative programs.
She announced the retirement of Jan Garfield, her part-time assistant. Jan will retire the end of
February after 15 years of service with Golden Valley.
4. Community Center Update
Waguespack gave an overview on the process. He said they are using the visioning from the task force
as design guiding principles.
Rosenquist mentioned the need for safe, well-flowing connections from the community center to
Brookview Park. Speltz noted there should be a viewing area for parents from the lobby into the
indoor play area.
Birno said the next public open house is on Tuesday, February 23 at 6 pm at Brookview Community
Center.
5. Glenview Terrace/Wildwood Park Tennis Court Discussion and Recommendations
Birno said the tennis court report has been finalized. Due to the conditions, the recommendations are to
remove the courts at Glenview Terrace and reconstruct the courts at Wildwood to six pickle ball only
courts. Commissioners agreed with the recommendations and advised staff to have discussion with the
City Council.
6. Metro Blue Line Extension Update
Rosenquist said the last meeting focused goal setting. She said there will be a public hearing held on
February 2 and municipal consent vote on February 16.
7. Sochacki Park recommendations for LRT project
The Commissioners reviewed the most recent Sochacki Park JPA proposal for the LRT project and
supported the document with the following changes and comments:
Define “4f” in the JPA document.
Clearly identify that a natural buffer will be installed along the rail corridor the length of the park as
determined by a vegetation plan approved by the JPA operations staff.
Clearly define all aspects of trail connection at Golden Valley Road.
Commissioners agree a sound wall down the length of the rail corridor is not appropriate.
Commissioners reviewed and agree with the proposed construction easements in the Golden
Valley area of Sochacki Park.
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January 25, 2016
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Commissioners do not want the BPO to improve/construct park access improvements at
Adell-Culver-June Avenues in Golden Valley. They believe these discussions and potential
improvements should be planned for the park through the JPA CIP.
Commissioners would like it noted that a public access from west to east over/under the railroad
tracks within the park would be a nice amenity and is hopeful staff and BPO will continue to explore
options. That being said, the Commissioner understand staff and BPO have discussed this and at
this point in the process have not found a good solution to accomplish this goal.
Commissioners support the proposed working document with the changes listed above and
thanks all staff members from all partnering agencies for the thorough work to protect and
enhance Sochacki Park.
8. Staff Updates
a.Lakeview Park Open House – February 29, 6-7 pm
b.Golden Oaks Park Open House – March 28, 6-7 pm
c.Comprehensive Plan Training – February 29, 7 pm
d.Schaper Park Challenge Course – Birno said the City was not awarded the Hennepin County
Youth Sports Grant to help fund the challenge course. He said Three Rivers really likes the
concept and plans to look at other grants and options for funding.
e.Birno said Three Rivers plans to rebuild and reconstruct the portion of the regional trail through
Schaper Park.
Due to time, the Commissioners recommended tabling the remaining items to the next OSRC
meeting:
a.Deer Removal Update
b.Discover SLP Partnership
c.Winter Disc Golf/Fat Tire Bikes at Brookivew
9. Adjournment
MOTION:
Moved by Steinberg and seconded by Bergman to adjourn at 9:20 pm. Motion carried
unanimously.
ATTEST: Bob Mattison, Chair
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant