06-26-17 Open Space & Recreation Commission GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE& RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
June 26, 2017
1. Call to Order
Cornelius called the meeting to order at 6 pm.
2. Roll Call
Present:Commissioners: Roger Bergman,Andy Bukowski,Cindy Carow-Schiebe,John Cornelius,
Gillian Rosenquist, Kimberly Sanberg,and Dawn Speltz.Staff: Rick Birno, Director of Parks and
Recreation;John Stutzman, Recreation Supervisor;and Greg Simmons,Summer Program Coordinator.
Absent: Kelly Kuebelbeck and Bob Mattison.
3. Agenda Changes or Additions
None.
4. Approval of Minutes-May 22,2017
MOTION: Moved by Bergman and seconded by Bukowski to approve the May 22,2017 meeting
minutes.Motion carried unanimously.
5. Introduce Summer Program Coordinator Greg Simmons
Greg Simmons was introduced by staff member Stutzman who shared the excellent work Mr.
Simmons has implemented for the summer programs. Mr.Simmons also provided information as well
as a short bio.
6. Commission and Staff Updates
• Commission Updates-None.
• Brookview Construction Project-Birno said Brookview construction is picking up speed and
closing the gap on the lost time from last fall and winter.Generally on a daily bases there are 40-
60 workers onsite. Building siding is approximately 50%completed.The building should be fully
enclosed by mid-July.
• Schaper Park Schedule- Birno said Schaper Park Challenge Course and all-inclusive play
structure has been approved by the City Council and the project is moving forward.Staff
anticipates construction in August and completion early September.
• Lakeview,Medley,and St.Croix Park Play Structures-Birno said Lakeview park play
structure is still on hold until the water issues can be addressed.The Medley park project is
completed and St.Croix Park is 80%complete.
• Isaacson Park Dugouts-Birno said Isaacson Park field #2 lights have been installed and are
now in use. Dugout replacement is scheduled for the end of July.
7. Tour of the New Brookivew
Staff,Commissioners,and Adolfson and Peterson representatives toured the construction site of what
will be the new Brookview.
8. Adjournment
MOTION: Moved by Bergman and seconded by Bukowski to adjourn at 7:30 pm.Motion carried
unanimously.
ATT T: a 0 J hn Cornelius,Chair
Sheila Van Sloun,Administrative Assistant