03-27-17 Open Space & Recreation Commission
GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
March 27, 2017
1.Call to Order
Rosenquist called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2. Roll Call
Present:
Commissioners: Roger Bergman, Cindy Carow-Schiebe, Bob Mattison, Gillian Rosenquist, and
Kimberly Sanberg. Staff: Rick Birno, Director of Parks and Recreation; John Stutzman, Recreation
Supervisor; Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant; Cheryl Weiler, Communications Coordinator;
Lindsey Fuhrman, Web/Graphic Designer; Emily Goellner, Associate Planner/Grant Writer; and Mark
Saunders, Brookview Branding Consultant.
Absent:
Andy Bukowski, John Cornelius, Kelly Kuebelbeck, and Dawn Speltz.
3. Agenda Changes or Additions
None.
4.Approval of Minutes – February 27, 2017
MOTION:
Moved by Bergman and seconded by Mattison to approve the February 27, 2017 meeting
minutes as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Golden Valley Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Presentation – Emily Goellner
Goellner explained that results from several task force meetings, an open house last fall, and an online
survey, concluded that residents desire an improved bicycle and pedestrian system throughout
Golden Valley. Those results were then compiled and city staff worked with consultants to create a
plan for improvements. Goellner displayed a map and explained the plans. She also said they plan to
apply for grants for funding.
6. Brookview Branding Presentation – Mark Saunders and Cheryl Weiler
Saunders discussed branding and naming ideas. Saunders and Weiler then presented branding names
and received feedback from the Commission. He said there will be two focus groups held on March 29
at 5:30 pm and 7 pm at Brookview. They will use the feedback to help make a decision and move
forward with the branding process.
7. Recreation Summer Program Presentation – John Stutzman
Stutzman discussed upcoming summer programs. He shared his new ideas and plans for the season
and discussed how the new programs will increase participation.
8. Commission and Staff Updates
Brookview Construction
– Birno said construction is still three weeks behind schedule. He and staff
are still working hard to get the indoor play area to meet compliance. He also said they will be pouring
concrete within the week.
Comprehensive Plan Parks Community Open House
– The open house will be held on August 7 at
6 pm at Golden Valley City Hall Council Chambers.
Run The Valley at Meadowbrook for 2017
– Birno said the event was moved to Meadowbrook due
to construction at Brookview.
Driving Range Building
– Birno said the building has been resided and received a cold storage area
addition.
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March 27,2017
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9. Adjournment
MOTION: Moved by Bergman and seconded by Sanberg to adjourn at 9:15 pm.Motion carried
unanimously.
ATTEST.; J n Cornelius,Chair
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Sheila Van Sloun,Administrative Assistant