OSRC minutes 7-25-16
GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2016
Present:
Commissioners: Roger Bergman, Andy Bukowski, John Cornelius, Kelly Kuebelbeck,
Bob Mattison, Gillian Rosenquist, Kimberly Sanberg, and Dawn Speltz.
Staff: Director of Parks and Recreation, Rick Birno; and Administrative Assistant, Sheila Van Sloun.
Absent:
None.
1.Call to Order
Cornelius called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm.
2. Approval of Minutes – June 27, 2016
MOTION:
Moved by Bergman and seconded by Kuebelbeck to approve the June 27, 2016 minutes as
amended. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Preliminary Park CIP Review
Birno shared the CIP summary, goals, and plans. Discussion focused on partnerships with outside
organizations, corporations, and schools. Birno also discussed an increased Park Dedication fee for
2017.
4. Sochacki Park Conversion – Replacement Park Land Review
Birno reviewed the guidelines for park land replacement. He distributed a list generated by city staff of
possible replacement land sites in Golden Valley. Birno noted his may or may not be an option for
Golden Valley dependent on National Park Service review.
Rosenquist said the focus should remain on recreation and enjoyment as the spirit of the project.
5. Metro Blue Line Extension Update
Rosenquist said the deadline for submitting input for the Environmental Impact Statement is August 15.
She encouraged the Commissioners to view the statement online.
6. Comprehensive Planning Review (Scheid, Gearty, Lions, Brookview Parks)
The OSRC reviewed the additions and changes they made to the previous five community parks for
what will be the 2018-2028 Comprehensive Park Plan.
7. Comprehensive Park Planning (Goals and Objectives, Wildwood, Seeman, Stockman, Schaper)
The OSRC reviewed and provided direction on the goals and objectives section, as well as four more
community parks for the 2018-2028 Comprehensive Park Plan.
8. Staff Updates
a.Brookview Replacement Project Update – Birno said the project is on schedule. Bid packages will be
accepted beginning August 3, with the bid opening on September 1.
b.Comprehensive Planning Open House – Birno said the 2028 Comprehensive Plan Open House will
be held on Monday, September 19 starting at 6:30 pm in the Golden Valley Council Chambers.
c.Park Tour – Birno said the annual park your will be on Monday, September 26 at 5:30 pm.
d.Sandburg Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting – Birno announced the Grand Opening will take place on
Saturday, September 10 at 10 am at Sandburg Fields.
e.Brookview Groundbreaking – Birno invited the Commission to the Groundbreaking on Wednesday,
October 5 at 5:30 pm at Brookview Community Center.
Minutes of the Open Space and Recreation Commission
July 25, 2016
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9. Updates
Rosenquist said the Golden Valley Human Service Fund Golf and Lawn Bowling Classic held on July 15
was a great success with beautiful weather.
10. Adjournment
MOTION:
Moved by Mattison and seconded by Bukowski to adjourn at 9:35 pm. Motion carried
unanimously.
ATTEST: John Cornelius, Chair
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant