9-26-16 OSRC minutes
GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2016
Present:
Commissioners: Roger Bergman, Andy Bukowski, John Cornelius, Gillian Rosenquist,
Kimberly Sanberg, and Dawn Speltz.
Staff: Director of Parks and Recreation, Rick Birno; Park Supervisor, Al Lundstrom; and Public
Works Maintenance Manager, Bert Tracy.
Absent:
Kelly Kuebelbeck and Bob Mattison.
1.Call to Order
Cornelius called the meeting to order at 5 pm.
2. Approval of Minutes – July 25, 2016
MOTION:
Moved by Bergman and seconded by Bukowski to approve the July 25, 2016 minutes.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Staff Updates
a.New Brookview Bid Process Updates and Next Steps – Birno said the bids for the Brookview project
came in under budget. Construction will begin after the October 5 groundbreaking.
b.Brookview Groundbreaking – Birno said the event is set for October 5 at 5:30 p.m.
c.Sandburg Grand Opening Event – Birno said the event was successful and well attended.
d.Comprehensive Plan Open House Update – Birno said the open house was well attended and they
received valuable input from residents.
e.Grant for St. Croix and Medley Park Play Structures – Birno said city staff applied and have been
awarded equipment matching grants for the new play structures at St. Croix and Medley Parks.
f.Isaacson Park Grant Application – Birno said city staff will be working with Golden Valley Little League
to submit a grant application for improvements to Isaacson fields.
4. Parks and Open Space Tour
City staff and Commissioners visited the following parks and open space areas:
Brookview Park – New Gazebo and Adjustable Hoop
Golden Oaks Park – New Park Design and Amenities
Lakeview Park – New Play Structure
North Wesley – Ball Field #3 Improvements
Liberty Crossing at Winnetka and Medicine Lake Road
Sandburg Athletic Facility – New Athletic Complex and Storage Building
Wildwood Park – New Sun Shelter and Adjustable Hoop
Hampshire Park – Wetland Issues
St. Croix Park – Creek Improvements and Play Structure Location
5. Adjournment
MOTION:
Moved by Bergman and seconded by Rosenquist to adjourn at 7:30 pm. Motion carried
unanimously.
ATTEST: John Cornelius, Chair
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant