04-23-18 Open Space & Recreation Commission GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE& RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
April 23,2018
1. Call to Order
Cornelius called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners:Andy Bukowski,Cindy Carow-Schiebe,John Cornelius, Kelly Kuebelbeck,
Bob Mattison, Kimberly Sanberg, Matthew Sanders,and Dawn Speltz.
Absent: Roger Bergman
Staff: Rick Birno, Director of Parks and Recreation,Sheila Van Sloun, Parks and Recreation
Administrative Assistant;and Gillian Rosenquist,Council Member.
3. Agenda Changes or Additions
Birno added Isaacson Grant Award, Lime Bikes,and Capital Improvement Plan.
4. Approval of Minutes-November 27,2017
MOTION: Moved by Speltz and seconded by Carow-Schiebe to approve the November 27, 2017
meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Welcome New Commissioner Matt Sanders
New Commissioner Member Matt Sanders was welcomed by Cornelius. Introductions by all followed.
6. Resolution To Approve Recognized Golden Valley Youth Athletic Associations
Birno shared the associations that will be considered recognized by the City of Golden Valley.They
include: Golden Valley Little League Baseball,Golden Valley Girls'Softball, Park Valley United FC
Soccer,Armstrong-Cooper Youth Baseball,Armstrong-Cooper Youth Hockey, Hopkins Youth Hockey,
and Cooper-Armstrong Girls' Fast Pitch Softball.
MOTION: Moved by Bukowski and seconded by Kuebelbeck to approve the Youth Athletic
Associations for 2018 and 2019. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Elect Chair and Vice Chair for 2018
After brief discussion,Speltz accepted nomination as Vice-Chair,and Mattison accepted nomination as
Chair.
MOTION: Moved by Cornelius and seconded by Kuebelbeck to accept the nominations for
Mattison as Chair and Speltz as Vice-Chair.Motion carried unanimously.
8. Review Sochacki Park 2018-2022 Improvement Plan
Birno updated the commission on the Joint Powers Agreement and five-year Capital Improvement
Plan between Golden Valley, Robbinsdale,and Three Rivers Park District. He explained that Three
Rivers is providing all the funding and staff for the work,which will begin this fall. He then discussed
future amenities for the park. Commissioners discussed more outreach to surrounding schools.
9. Review OSRC Annual Report
Commissioners reviewed the annual report and made changes as necessary.
10. Commission and Staff Updates
• Commissioner Updates
- Mattison gave an updated on the Golden Valley Women's Softball league. He said there
are eight teams with over 100 players playing at Schaper Park.
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- Mattison updated the commission members on the implementation plan from the
Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force.The plan provides guidance for the next 5 to 10 years
for improving access through the city.
• Run The Valley- Birno said there are over 400 registered for the event.They also have over
50 volunteers to help the day of the race.
• Carrie Anderson- Birno said Carrie Anderson has accepted a new position with the City of
Eagan.The open position has been advertised and so far,over 100 applications have been
received to fill the position.
• Commissioner Bukowski- Birno announced it was Bukowski's final meeting.All members
thanked commission member Bukowski for his service and wished him well.
• MRPA Awards of Excellence- Birno said Golden Valley has received two Awards of
Excellence from the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association for the Brookview project
and the Challenge Course and All-Inclusive Play Area at Schaper Park.The Schaper Park
project has also been submitted to be considered for a National Recreation and Parks
Association award.
• May Meetings-Commissioners moved the May meeting to Tuesday, May 22 due to the
holiday on May 28.
• Isaacson Grant Award- Birno said the Isaacson Park ball field light grant was awarded to
Golden Valley. He said they are waiting for the frost to exit the ground so they can conclude
installation.
• Lime Bikes- Birno said Golden Valley will be launching a pilot program for the new dock-
less bike system called Lime Bikes.The program will not cost the city anything.Golden
Valley will start with 200 bikes.
• Capital Improvement Plan- Birno discussed the 2018 city park projects. He said in May he
will bring a draft of the 2019-2023 projects to the OSRC for review and recommendation.
• Aquatic Facilities- Birno said the Hopkins Schools Activity Director is working towards
making improvements to aquatic facilities at Hopkins Schools.They may consider
approaching the City of Golden Valley for potential capital funding support. Birno said any
formal requests will be presented to the commission members for discussion.
9. Adjournment
MOTION: Moved by Mattison and seconded by Carow-Schiebe to adjourn at 9:15 pm. Motion
carried unanimously.
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ATTE i ohn Cornelius,Chair
Sheila Van Sloun,Administrative Assistant