OSRC Minutes 6-27-16
GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
June 27, 2016
Present:
Commissioners: Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, Gillian
Rosenquist, Kimberly Sanberg, and Dawn Speltz.
Staff: Director of Parks and Recreation, Rick Birno; Recreation Supervisor, John Stutzman; and
Administrative Assistant, Sheila Van Sloun.
Guest: Residents, Win Wood and Lisa Arndt.
Absent:
Andy Bukowski.
1.Call to Order
Cornelius called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm.
2. Approval of Minutes – May 23, 2016
MOTION:
Moved by Bergman and seconded by Sanberg to approve the May 23, 2016 minutes.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. New Recreation Supervisor Introduction – John Stutzman
Stutzman introduced himself. He came from the City of Bloomington where he worked for five years.
Prior to that he was with the City of Chanhassen for four and a half years. He comes to us with a
background in in adult athletics and youth programs and events. In his role with Golden Valley, he will
be working with youth programs, special events, and adult athletics. Outside of work, he has coached
baseball for 15 years and enjoys skiing, baseball, and hunting.
4. Pickleball Discussion – Win Wood and Lisa Arndt
Wood and Arndt presented a PowerPoint on Pickleball. They talked about specifics of the game and
courts, the benefits of playing and how the game is for everyone. Because of the growing popularity,
they proposed that Golden Valley install 8-10 permanent courts at Medley or Wesley parks that are
fenced in with wind screens, a social gathering area in the middle, and a lilac boarder around the outer
perimeter of the fence.
5. Metro Blue Line Extension Update
Rosenquist said the Blue Line Extension Community Action Committee meetings have been suspended.
6. Comprehensive Planning Review (Wesley, Medley, Lakeview, Isaacson, and Hampshire Parks)
The OSRC reviewed the additions and changes they made to the first five community parks for what
will be the 2018-2028 Comprehensive Park Plan.
7. Comprehensive Park Planning (Goals and Objectives, Scheid, Gearty, Lions, Brookview)
The OSRC reviewed and provided direction on four more community parks for what will be the 2018-
2028 Comprehensive Park Plan. Due to time, Goals and Objectives were tabled to the July 25, 2016
meeting.
8. Nuisance Wildlife Removal Process Discussion
Birno said the DNR requires a management plan for the removal of geese. He said the city is in the
process of creating a draft. Once the draft plan is created, it will be reviewed by the OSRC and staff,
then public input will be collected, and finally sent to the Council for approval.
The OSRC supports the plan. They would like the plan to include Brookview and other areas in the city
that become issues.
Minutes of the Open Space and Recreation Commission
June 27, 2016
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9. Staff Updates
a.Brookview Parking Lot Vegetation Barrier – Birno said the city has a proposal to add a natural
vegetation buffer along the east side of the Brookview parking lot, adjacent to neighboring
properties.
b.Sochacki Park Conversion/Replacement Park Land – Birno said because of the LAWCON status of
the Sochacki/Mary Hills park area, after the project is complete, the National Park Service requires
the replacement of park land for every one acre of disturbed land. Birno said Robbinsdale and
Golden Valley are looking at possibilities and areas in Golden Valley for the park land replacement.
c.Schaper Park – Birno said the project is currently on hold until a funding plan can be put in place.
He is working with Three Rivers and GameTime to create the funding.
d.Pride Event Update – Birno said everything went very well with no major issues. He said a wrap up
meeting will take place in the near future with the event coordinators.
e.Pet Exercise Areas Pilot Program – Birno said after Labor Day, the city is going to implement
temporary off-leash pet exercise areas in the hockey rinks at Medley and Gearty. They will be
available until rinks open.
f.Comprehensive Planning Open House – Birno said a public input open house is scheduled for
September 19, 2016.
10. Updates
None.
11. Adjournment
MOTION:
Moved by Mattison and seconded by Bergman to adjourn at 9:45 pm. Motion carried
unanimously.
ATTEST: John Cornelius, Chair
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant