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GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
May 23, 2016
Present:
Commissioners: Andy Bukowski, John Cornelius, Bob Mattison, Gillian Rosenquist, Kimberly
Sanberg, and Dawn Speltz.
Staff: Director of Parks and Recreation, Rick Birno; and Administrative Assistant, Sheila Van Sloun.
Guest: Brian Thul, Armstrong Cooper Youth Hockey.
Absent:
Roger Bergman and Kelly Kuebelbeck.
1.Call to Order
Mattison called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2. Approval of Minutes – April 25, 2016
Speltz amended Call To Order, stating Mattison called the meeting to order and not Rosenquist as
printed.
MOTION:
Moved by Bukowski and seconded by Cornelius to approve the April 25, 2016 minutes as
amended. Motion carried unanimously.
3. New Commission Member Introduction – Kimberly Sanberg
Sanberg introduced herself and said she’s been living in Golden Valley for three years. She served on
the Longfellow Community Council in Minneapolis prior to moving to Golden Valley.
4. Armstrong Cooper Youth Hockey Association Update – Brian Thul
Thul introduced himself then gave a brief update on the association. He said 64 players out of 436
total are from Golden Valley. He said they practice indoors at New Hope Ice Arena and use outdoor ice
in Golden Valley three times a week. He thanked Golden Valley for use of the rinks and said the
maintenance employees in Golden Valley do an excellent job with the outdoor ice facilities.
Cornelius said the association does a great job at posting their schedule. He suggested a Saturday
pick-up game at a park in Golden Valley for all ages. Thul said the association would be happy to
promote the event.
Mattison suggested the association donate used sticks for use at the warming houses.
5. Metro Blue Line Extension Update
Rosenquist said there’s proposed plans to be a signalized intersection at Golden Valley Road and Wirth
Parkway and that the bike trails and connections are drawn out around the Golden Valley Road station.
There will be a number of noise walls constructed, most notably along Kewanee Way. She also said
security was discussed and no special measures are being taken at the Golden Valley stations despite
their below-grade location.
6. Comprehensive Park Planning (Wesley, Medley, Lakeview, Isaacson, and Hampshire Parks)
The OSRC reviewed and provided direction on the first five community parks for what will be the
2018-2028 Comprehensive Park Plan.
7. Elect Commission Chair and Vice Chair
MOTION:
Moved by Speltz and seconded by Bukowski to elect Cornelius for Chair and re-elect
Rosenquist for Vice-chair. Motion carried unanimously.
Minutes of the Open Space and Recreation Commission
May 23, 2016
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8. Staff Updates
a.Birno said John Stutzman has been hired to fill the Recreation Supervisor position. John was
previously with Bloomington Parks and Recreation. He will be working primarily with youth
programming and athletics.
b.Birno said 10 out of the 20 bunkers on the golf course will be rebuilt with new drainage beginning
next week. The other 10 bunkers are planned for rebuild in the fall or spring of 2017.
c.Birno said staff is working on a partnership with Three Rivers Park District to install a challenger
course and replace the playground structure.
d.Birno said Brookview Park has been rented for a Pride Festival on June 12. This is the first ever Pride
event hosted in a suburban park location. City staff met with the event coordinators to address any
concerns and assist with needs to have a successful fall event.
9. Updates
Mattison presented the OSRC annual report to the City Council last month. He said the Council was
complimentary of the OSRC.
Birno said the last community center open house will be held on June 14 from 5:30-7 pm at
Brookview Community Center. Final building plans will be on display.
10. Adjournment
MOTION:
Moved by Cornelius and seconded by Sandberg to adjourn at 9:05 pm. Motion carried
unanimously.
ATTEST: Bob Mattison, Chair
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant