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GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
October 26, 2015
1.Call to Order
Mattison called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
2. Roll Call:
Present:
Open Space and Recreation Commissioners: Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, Kelly
Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, Gillian Rosenquist, Dawn Speltz, and Dan Steinberg. Director of
Parks and Recreation, Rick Birno; and Administrative Assistant, Sheila Van Sloun.
Absent:
Anne Saffert.
3. Approval of Minutes – July 27, 2015 and September 28, 2015
MOTION:
Moved by Bergman and seconded by Steinberg to approve the July 27, 2015 and
September 28, 2015 minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Challenge Course Partnership at Schaper Park
Birno explained the proposed Challenge Course which would be added at Schaper Park and replace the
existing play structure. The course will be geared toward youth ages 8+ through adult and will feature a
playground as well for 2 – 12 year olds. It will be a partnership with Three Rivers Park District,
Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground, and Gametime the equipment manufacturer. Birno said he will be
applying for the Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant to help fund the project. Three Rivers Park District
will be contributing $100,000, and MN/Wisc. Playground - GameTime will contribute $50,000. Total cost
of the project is estimated at $450,000.
MOTION:
Moved by Cornelius and seconded by Speltz to endorse the Challenge Course partnership.
Motion carried.
5. Parks CIP Review
Birno explained the proposed Parks CIP for 2016-2020. He briefly discussed each line item and
answered questions from the commission. He said the CIP will be approved in December at the city
council meeting.
6. Tennis Court Discussion
Birno said he hired an agency to evaluate the tennis courts at Wildwood and Glenview Terrace parks to
make recommendations for repair, replacement, resurfacing, etc. He also talked about a new product
that overlays the current court filling cracks and blemishes, and can last much longer than the current
asphalt.
He then discussed the priority of tennis courts. After discussion, the Commission agreed that the
neighborhood should be polled for their input on use before any changes are made.
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7. Golden Oaks Play Structure /Ball Field Discussion
Birno asked the commission about removing the ball field and back stop before relocating the new
play structure in the park. After some discussion, the commission suggested asking the neighborhood
and associations about use. Birno suggested getting resident input at the future open house where
the project and goals of the park will be discussed.
The consensus of the commission is to remove the ball field before the new play structure is installed.
8. Metro Blue Line Extension Update/Sochacki Park Staging
Rosenquist explained the construction plan, and construction staging areas and access for building
the light rail.
She explained the six items the Citizens Advisory Committee has recommended supporting for the
project. The recommendations will be voted on by City Council on November 4, 2015.
Birno explained that the expectation is the staging areas will be restored and enhanced by Metro
Transit after the project is complete. It was suggested to invite the environmental lead, Kathryn
O’Brien from Metro Transit, for the project to a future meeting.
9. Community Center Update
Birno presented a summary of the three proposed options that City Council has requested. He said he
is also working with staff on putting together proposed revenues and expenses for each option.
The commission discussed the proposed three options and still feels strongly that the $18.2 million
design is the recommended option.
The proposed options will be presented to Council/Manager meeting on November 10, 2015.
10. Staff Updates
a. Park Dedication Fees
Birno has proposed increasing park dedication fees. He said it will be presented at the November
10, 2015 Council/Manager meeting in the fee resolution for 2016.
b. Recycling Summer Season 2016
Birno said recycling containers will be added to Lions, Schaper, Isaacson, and Sandburg Parks next
spring. He said it will also be added to Brookview Community Center and Golf, both inside and
out.
c. Wirth Welcome/Adventure Center
Birno explained the project and its location.
d. Stockman Park Outdoor Skating Rink
Birno said an ice rink will be added and maintained at Stockman Park this winter. There will be no
shelter or lights available at this location.
e. Winter Disc Golf at Brookview
Birno said Brookview Golf Course will be offering an 18 hole disc golf course this winter. He said
Gotta Go Gotta Throw disc golf distributor located in Golden Valley, will be providing all the
equipment and rental discs. The course will be free. Players can rent discs at Brookview or bring
their own.
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11. Updates
1) Chair –
Mattison said the City Council will be selecting a new commission member to fill the open
seat at the November 4, 2015 council meeting.
2) Commission Members –
None.
12. 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