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GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
April 27, 2015
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, 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. Approval of Minutes – March 23, 2015
MOTION:
Moved by Speltz and seconded by Saffert to approve the March 23, 2015 meeting
minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Accept 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.
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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 will 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.
8. Open Parcels 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 Day
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.
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12. Updates
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.
13. Adjournment
MOTION:
Moved by Bergman and seconded by Kuebelbeck to adjourn at 9:20 pm. Motion carried
unanimously.
ATTEST: Bob Mattison, Chair
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant