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GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
October 23, 2017
1.Call to Order
Cornelius called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2. Roll Call
Present
Commissioners:
Roger Bergman, Andy Bukowski, Cindy Carow-Schiebe, John Cornelius,
Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, Gillian Rosenquist, Kimberly Sanberg, and Dawn Speltz.
Staff:
Rick Birno, Director of Parks and Recreation, Sheila Van Sloun, Parks and Recreation
Administrative Assistant; Carrie Anderson, Recreation Supervisor; and John Stutzman, Recreation
Supervisor.
Residents:
Betsy Kerr (2502 Zenith Ave N), Bruce Carter (2502 Meridian Dr), Chad Krzyzanowski
(3339 Terrace Ln), Pete Steiche (3126 Manor Dr), Dain Thompson (2316 Zenith Ave N), Judd Harper
(2600 Zenith Ave N), Aaron Erdman (3425 Terrace Ln), Holly and Chris Staples (3417 Terrace Ln),
Adrianne Foss (3425 Terrace Ln), Erik Larson (2413 Parkview Blvd), and Amy and Loren Overby
(3211 St. Margaret Dr).
3. Agenda Changes or Additions
- Birno added discussion on a reciprocal agreement with surrounding communities.
- Birno added an update on Dakota Ponds/Pennsylvania Woods.
- Bergman added discussion on community bands.
4.Approval of Minutes – July 24, 2017
Commissioners added concerns to the Scheid Park Fire Station discussion list.
MOTION:
Moved by Mattison and seconded by Speltz to approve the July 24, 2017 meeting
minutes as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Glenview Terrace Park Tennis Courts
Birno opened by giving an update on the history of the courts and how they have become into
disrepair.
Cornelius opened the meeting for public input. Residents expressed concerns on the loss of the tennis
courts as well as the following:
-Lack of tennis court maintenance for over two years.
-The City’s plans for future community amenities and that selection process.
-Don’t want the neighborhood to be forgotten.
-Better communication with neighborhood residents with regards to changes at Glenview.
-Keeping their neighborhood active with a park that only has a playground.
-Other Golden Valley parks seem to get preferential treatment.
-Who decided the tennis courts were no longer able to be resurfaced or maintained.
Residents suggested meeting with city representatives to discuss desires for youth and adults in the
Glenview Park area.
Birno explained that the city does not randomly select park improvements. He said park
improvements are generally implemented based on recommendations from the Open Space and
Recreation Commission on a worst first basis due to fiscal limitations.
Sanberg encourage the neighborhood to stay engaged and reach out.
Birno noted that there has been no formal planning for future improvements at Glenview Terrace
Park. Comprehensive planning is in process for all parks and open spaces in Golden Valley, however,
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the City Council has not reviewed or approved the recommendations of the commission. He also
noted any future improvements would include neighborhood input.
Commissioners discussed building a better communication plan going forward. Suggestions included
open houses or structured meetings. Speltz expressed concerns on general communication within the
city. She wonders how they can create a best mode. They also discussed how the city could get more
in touch with social media for communicating park projects and other happenings.
6. Music at Brookview Park
Birno explained that the neighborhood around Brookview Park has expressed concern over the
volume level of music played by shelter rentals. He said it has been an ongoing issue with many
resident complaints and the Police Department would like a more concrete plan to help with the
issue. Birno explained the plan is to eliminate amplified music in the shelters as a trial for the 2018
season. City sponsored and partnered events will still be allowed to have amplified music. Staff will
review with the commission at the conclusion of the 2018 rental season.
7. Park Project Notification Plan
Birno said staff is working on a plan to add project notification signs wherever there is work in a park
area. The idea is each project sign will have information to electronically research what the project is
about at each location. The goal is to advertise the new link in the spring/summer park and recreation
catalog, spring city newsletter, and the city website. Project signs will be on location beginning with
the spring 2018 park capital improvement projects.
8. Brookview Grand Opening Plan
Birno said the Grand Opening will be held on Friday, December 1, 2017 from 6-9 pm.
9. Commission and Staff Updates
Commission Updates
1)Mattison said Schaper Park has been very busy since the new playground was
installed. To better accommodate the traffic, he said the city should promote biking
to the facility and consider allowing parking on one side of Schaper Road.
2)Rosenquist said Mark Saunder’s wife was touched by Mark being recognized by the
City for his role in the Brookview project.
Lakeview Park
– Birno said the project is close to completion and final restoration is in
process.
2018 Electric Golf Carts
– Birno said the golf course will be reselling the 9 year old golf carts
to buy electric carts in 2018.
2017 Holiday Train
– Birno said the Holiday Train is coming through Golden Valley again on
December 10. More information is available on the city website.
Wesley Park Play Structure Grant
– Birno said a public meeting will be held tomorrow
October 24 to view the tree design options. He said the city did receive a grant from
GameTime for the purchase of the play structure.
Winter Rinks/Programs
– Anderson said pond hockey goals have been added at Scheid
and Wesley Parks. Anderson then shared rink attendance numbers for the 2016-17 season,
which had great attendance. She shared the schedule for the 2017-18 season and said an
up-to-date google calendar for ice skating rink is available on the city website. Stutzman
said he will be hosting Winter Fest on Saturday, February 10 from 12-2 pm at North Wesley
Park. He said he is offering the program on a Saturday afternoon to hopefully increase
participation. He said he plans to offer new amenities and entertainment and asked for
suggestions from the commission.
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• Art Committee Update-Kuebelback,a representative on the committee,said they had
their first meeting where they viewed and made selections for the first round of displays.
• Reciprocal Agreement-Birno said he has a proposal into the City of New Hope and Crystal
for a reciprocal agreement for use of their waterparks and our indoor playground.
• Dakota Ponds/Pennsylvania Woods-The City will host a public Flood Management Plan
meeting on November 9 at 5 pm in the Council Chambers.
• Community Bands- Bergman said the Honeywell Band called him to inquire about
forming a Golden Valley Community Band,with permanent storage and practice space in
the new Brookview Birno said due to recreation,event rentals,and other facility needs,it's
not likely Brookview would be able to honor the request.
10. Adjournment
MOTION: Moved by Bergman and seconded by Bukowski to adjourn at 9 pm. Motion carried
unanimously.
ATT T: J/n Cornelius,Chair
Sheila Van Sloun,Administrative Assistant