07-24-17 Open Space & Recreation Commission
GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
July 24, 2017
1.Call to Order
Cornelius called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
2. Roll Call
Present:
Commissioners: John Cornelius, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, Gillian Rosenquist, and
Dawn Speltz. Staff: Rick Birno, Director of Parks and Recreation; John Crelly, Fire Chief; and
Sheila Van Sloun, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant.
Absent:
Roger Bergman, Andy Bukowski, Cindy Carow-Schiebe, and Kimberly Sanberg.
3. Agenda Changes or Additions
Rosenquist added an update on Mark Saunders.
4.Approval of Minutes – June 26, 2017
Cornelius changed the start time from 6:30 pm to 6 pm.
MOTION:
Moved by Rosenquist and seconded by Mattison to approve the June 26, 2017 meeting
minutes as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Appoint Representative to Brookview Rotational Art Selection Committee
Birno explained that four members are needed for the committee, which will meet twice a year to
select artists to display rotational art work at the new Brookiview. Commission member Kuebelbeck
offered to represent the Open Space and Recreation Commission on the committee.
MOTION:
Moved by Mattison and seconded by Cornelius to nominate Kuebelbeck for the
Rotational Art Selection Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Scheid Park Fire Station Discussion
Crelly explained the proposed new staffing and facility model for the Golden Valley Fire Department.
The model includes a potential new east facility with a proposed location of the eastern side of Scheid
Park. Birno explained the proposal may potentially include acquiring new parkland somewhere else in
Golden Valley.
Discussion then focused on how the new facility would improve fire department staffing and facility
efficiency. He mentioned it would also create an opportunity to improve traffic and intersections in
that area. Discussion also focused on concerns regarding safety and traffic and the opportunity to
improve amenities at Scheid with the new facility. Key concerns and opportunities:
Concerns:
-Eliminating green space at Scheid Park
-Many residents feel strongly this is the only community park east of Highway 100
-Would like to see the fire station moved as far to the east in the park as possible. Consider closing
the road on the east side of the park and purchasing the house on triangle parcel to utilize for the
new station proposal.
-Traffic
-Turning from Golden Valley Road into and out of the park
-Losing the park’s identity
-Pedestrians crossing Golden Valley Road from the north
-Pedestrian walkway should be maintained on north side of park
-Options for the pedestrian bridge
-Loss of small ball field
-Having an effective communication plan with community input
-Losing existing park amenities
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Opportunities:
- Improve park design
- Add appropriate parking
- Replace deteriorating tennis courts
- Realign skating areas
- Improve east ball field, possibly add a permanent fence.
- Share park with Fire Department
- Better utilization of property
- Community meeting rooms available at new fire station
- Access to restrooms seven days a week
7. Commission and Staff Updates
• Commission Updates
- Rosenquist announced the passing of Mark Saunders.She said given his
involvement with the new Brookview construction,she would like to incorporate
some kind of acknowledgement as part of the new facility.
- Cornelius proposed the Commission meetings begin at 6:30 pm.Commissioners
agreed.
- Birno reminded the Commission there is no meeting in August,and the September
meeting is a golf course tour.
- Kuebelbeck expressed concerns with traffic and pedestrians at the intersection of
Winnetka and Duluth. Birno will provide contact for review.
- Speltz said she would like the city to explore the idea of having two permanent
hockey rinks at one park. She suggested Wesley or Gearty. Birno will send an
estimate for the addition of an outdoor hockey rink.
• Brookview Exit Schedule and Demolition- Birno gave the Commission the proposed timeline
for the final few months of Brookview construction.He also said the Brookview Garage Sale will
be held in the old Brookview building on Monday,September 25 from 10 am-2:30 pm.
• Brookivew Grand Opening- Birno said the Grand Opening will be held on Friday, December 1
at 6 pm,with a VIP night being held on Thursday, November 30.
• Schaper Park Grand Opening -Birno said the Schaper Park Grand Opening will be held on
Saturday,September 9 from 11:30 am-1 pm to celebrate the new challenge course and all-
inclusive play structure. It's free and open to all.
• St.Croix Park Grand Opening-Birno said the St.Croix Park Grand Opening will be held on
Monday,September 18 at 2 pm to celebrate the new play structure and children's little library.
It's free and open to all.
• Artist Susan Armington-Brookview-Birno said Susan Armington has been selected to create
an original art work for the lobby in the new Brookview. He mentioned the city is looking for
input for the artwork.An information packet and submission form is available in the lobby at
Brookview.Submissions are due the end of August.
8. Adjournment
MOTION: Moved by Kuebelbeck and seconded by Speltz to adjourn at 8:30 pm.Motion carried
unanimously.
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ATTES 1 J nCornelius,Chair
Sheila Van Sloun,Administrative Assistant