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Open Space & Recreation Commission April 22, 2019 -6:30 pm
Valley Room North
Brookview Golden Valley
316 Brookview Parkway S
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Mattison.
Roll Call
Commissioners present: John Cornelius, Max Hyberger, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison; Kimberly
Sanberg, Matthew Sanders, Dawn Speltz, and Della Dami.
Commissioners absent: Roger Bergman and Cindy Carow-Schiebe.
Staff present:
Others present:
Rick Birno, Director of Parks and Recreation; Marc Nevinski, Physical
Development Director; and Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant.
Jeremy Driver and Craig Greening.
Approval of Minutes
MOTION moved by Cornelius and seconded by Hyberger to approve the March 22, 2019 meeting
minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Park Valley United FC Update (Jeremy Driver)
Driver said Park Valley United FC has competitive and recreational soccer levels for boys and girls. The
competitive level is for ages 9-19 with a total of 496 participants, which 137 are Golden Valley residents.
The recreational level is for grades pre-K-6 with a total of 500 participants, which 256 are Golden Valley
residents.
Driver said the association uses fields in St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, and at Breck School.
Driver thanked the Commission and staff for their continued support and partnership.
Discussion and Update (Marc Nevinski) ·
Nevinksi discussed issues with the crosswalks on Winnetka Ave at Western Ave and Harold Ave. He said
the current crosswalk system in these locations is in need of improvement. Commissioners shared
suggestions. Nevinski said he would take the suggestions into consideration, as well as discuss
alternative measures and options at a future Traffic Safety Committee meeting.
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Nevinski shared information on the Glenwood Ave Overlay Project, which includes plans for Hennepin
County to pave Glenwood Ave between Hwy 100 and Thomas Ave in Minneapolis. The project may also
include improvements to walkways and crosswalks. Construction is expected to begin summer 2020.
2019 Park Improvement Project Update
Birno shared a list of 2019 park improvement projects:
Improvements to seven ballfields and dugouts
Scheid play structure
Medley parking lot
New park ordinance signs
Gearty tennis court resurfacing
Lights on volleyball courts at Brookview
Isaacson field #1 scoreboard replacement
Gearty Park shelter building roof replacement
Medley Park Neighborhood Public Input Meeting Update
Birno said the April 2 nd meeting had a great turn out with 70-80 residents present. He gave an overview
of the presentation and noted there wasn't consensus on the proposed changes to the park. Birno said
he would be organizing all the submitted input from residents to present for discussion at the October
meeting. Hyberger and Sanders were also in attendance at the meeting.
Medley Park Resident (Craig Greening)
Greening has been a resident living next to Medley for 27 years. He shared his observations and
concerns on the proposed off-leash pet exercise area at Medley, specifically, the area identified at
the presentation, went too far north. Birno noted the area shown was all public land available for the
proposed off-leash pet exercise area and not a final boundary design. Birno said they would continue
to collect information over the summer for Commission review on October.
Commission and Staff Updates
A.Commission Updates
Mattison said Pickleball at Davis is a fun group and game.
B.Pavement Improvement Project Impacts at Medley Park
Birno said Engineering has asked that the Medley Park area be avoided for summer programming if
possible, and to be aware of the road construction in that area.
C.Brookview 50th Anniversary Golf Pass
Birno said for the 50th Anniversary, golf will be offering a twelve round golf pass for the price of 10,
and many activities July 26-28.
D.Run The Valley
Birno said the event was a success, even with the weather. There were 408 participants.
E.Perpich Center for the Arts Student Display
Birno said Brian Erickson, staff liaison to the Golden Valley Arts Committee, has been working with
Perpich to display student art on an annual basis.
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F.Partnership with SLPFOA and GV Arts
Birno said he was contacted by the SLPFOA about a possible partnership with the Golden Valley Arts
Committee.
G.Annual Board and Commission Dinner
airno said the annual dinner will be held Monday, April 29 at 5:30 pm at Brookview.
H.May 27 OSRC Meeting
Due to Memorial Day, Commissioners agreed to move the next meeting date to Monday, May 20.
Adjourn
MOTION moved by Hyberger and seconded by Sanders to adjourn at 8:45 pm.
Bob Mattison, Chair
eila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant