02-27-17 Open Space & Recreation Commission
GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
February 27, 2017
1.Call to Order
Rosenquist called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2. Roll Call
Present:
Commissioners: Roger Bergman, Andy Bukowski, Cindy Carow-Schiebe, Gillian Rosenquist,
and Dawn Speltz. Staff: Rick Birno, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Absent:
John Cornelius, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, and Kimberly Sanberg.
3. Agenda Changes or Additions
None.
4.Approval of Minutes – January 23, 2017
MOTION:
Moved by Bergman and seconded by Bukowski to approve the January 23, 2017 meeting
minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Resolution To Approve Recognized Golden Valley Youth Athletic Associations
MOTION:
Moved by Bergman and seconded by Carow-Schiebe to recognize Youth Athletic
Associations listed on the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
6. OSRC Bylaws Update – Teen Commission Member
Birno said the Council has committed to the addition of a youth member to serve on city commissions.
The youth must be in grades 9-12 and live or attend school in Golden Valley and will serve as a voting
Commissioner on most of the city commissions. The OSRC will then be made up of nine adult
members and one youth member.
MOTION:
Moved by Bukowski and seconded by Bergman to change the OSRC by-laws to add a
voting youth Commission member. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Metro Blue Line Update
Rosenquist said there is no update and the next meeting is March 6.
8. Golden Valley Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Task Force Update
No update.
9. Comprehensive Planning Review
(Perpich Center for Arts and Sandburg Athletic Facility)
The OSRC reviewed the additions and changes they made to the previous recreation areas and
community parks for what will be the 2018-2028 Comprehensive Park Plan.
10. Commission and Staff Updates
Schaper Park
– Birno said the city is working with Three Rivers to add a Challenge Course and an all-
inclusive play structure at Schaper Park. They are working on a number of potential grants for this
project. Improvements will also include a new water station and sun shelter.
Brookview Construction
– Birno said the construction is moving along well. He said the structural
steel work is complete and 60% of the roof is complete. Next steps will be to seal off the building and
make it watertight. The project is about three to four weeks behind schedule.
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Master's Cup Cross Country Ski Race at Wirth-Birno received communication that the event will
not include Sweeney or Twin Lakes as part of the race course.
OSRC Annual Report- Birno said the annual report will presented to the Council on May 9.
Comprehensive Plan Open House- Birno said the public open house to discuss the parks section of
the Comprehensive Plan will be held on August 7 at City Hall,with Council/Manager review on August
8.
11. Adjournment
MOTION: Moved by Bergman and seconded by Speltz to adjourn at 8 pm.Motion carried
unanimously.
ATTEST: hn Cornelius, Chair
Sheila Van Sloun,Administrative Assistant