10-24-16 OSRC minutes
GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
October 24, 2016
Present:
Commissioners: Roger Bergman, Andy Bukowski, Cindy Carow-Schiebe, John Cornelius,
Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, Gillian Rosenquist, and Dawn Speltz.
Staff: Rick Birno, Director of Parks and Recreation; and Sheila Van Sloun, Parks and Recreation
Administrative Assistant.
Absent:
Kimberly Sanberg.
1.Call to Order
Cornelius called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2. Approval of Minutes – September 26, 2016
MOTION:
Moved by Bergman and seconded by Bukowski to approve the September 26, 2016
minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
3. New Commission Member Introduction – Cindy Carow-Schiebe
Carow-Schiebe gave a brief introduction. Commissioners and staff then introduced themselves.
4. Staff Updates
a.Update on St. Croix and Medley Park Neighborhood Meetings – Birno said there was a great
turnout. He said the projects will be funded with the awarded equipment matching grant money.
Installation is scheduled for May or June 2017.
b.Wesley Ball Field #3 Improvement Partnership – Birno said Golden Valley Girls Softball has donated
$1,000 for the improvement. The area has been very wet. They are hoping it will dry out soon for
sod installation later this month or in November.
c.Brookview Tennis Court Resurfacing Project – Birno said the courts have been resurfaced and a
crack treatment applied. They will be reopened for the MEA break.
d.Teen Committee Update – Birno said the committee is struggling with interest. Staff will meet with
the Council for further direction and to discuss the option of having a teen participate on each
commission instead of having a separate Teen Committee.
e.Brookview Groundbreaking Update – Birno said the event was well attended.
f.New Winter Rink Electronic Calendar Ready for Winter 16/17 – Birno said there is now a separate
online calendar on the city website for all to view the rink schedules this winter season.
5. Comprehensive Planning Review (Goals/Objectives, Wildwood, Seeman, Stockman, Schaper)
The OSRC reviewed the additions and changes they made to the Goals and Objectives section and the
previous four community parks for what will be the 2018-2028 Comprehensive Park Plan.
6. Comprehensive Park Planning (Natchez, St. Croix, Yosemite, North Tyrol, South Tyrol,
Glenview Terrace, and Golden Oaks)
The OSRC reviewed and provided direction on seven more community parks for the 2018-2028
Comprehensive Park Plan.
7. Adjournment
MOTION:
Moved by Mattison and seconded by Rosenquist to adjourn at 8:40 pm. Motion carried
unanimously.
ATTEST: John Cornelius, Chair
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant