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Open Space & Recreation
Commission
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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November 25, 2019 — 6:30 pm
Bassett Creek North Room
Brockview Golden Valley
316 Brookview Parkway 5
Open house for residents to review and cgscuss proposed Medley Park ameMes with Open Space and
Recreation Cornrnission members (6:30-7 pm).
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7 pm by Mattison.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners present: Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, Bili Delaney, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob
Mattison, Kimberly Sanberg, Matthew Sanders, Dawn Speltz, and Della
Daml.
Commissioners absent: Max Hyberger
Staff present: Rick Birno, Director of Parks and Recreation, AI Lundstrom, Park
Maintenance Supervisor, and Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant.
3. Agenda changes or Additions
None.
4. Approval of October 28, 2019 Minutes
MOTION moved by Bergman and seconded by Cornelius to approve the October 28, 2019 meeting
minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Staff Presentation of Proposed Off -leash Pet Exercise Area by Al Lundstrom
Lundstrom reviewed the proposed off -leash pet exercise area, including pavement management and
storm water plans in the area. Lundstrom then answered brief questions from the Commissioners.
6. Staff Presentation of Proposed Community Garden by Rick Birno
Birno reviewed the proposed community garden concept. He also shared the many issues with the
existing tennis courts. Birno then answered brief questions from the Commissioners.
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City of Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes 2
November 25, 2019 — 6:30 pm
7. Public Input to Open Space and Recreation Commission
About forty residents were in attendance. Several residents spoke to the Commissioners
regarding the proposed changes to Medley Park. Comments included:
• Concern about increased traffic and parking in the area where the streets have been
narrowed.
• No adequate off street parking/parking lots.
• Concern regarding access for maintenance vehicles.
• Walkway to dog park area is too close to the play structure therefore increasing the potential
for children to be harmed by dogs.
• Potential dog behavior issues like barking and aggressive behavior.
• Increased animal feces in the park.
• There seems to be no regard for the value of open space.
• Poor and damp soil conditions and flooding in areas of the park.
• Cost to maintain proposed amenities.
• Proposed amenities are taking half the park away.
• Tennis courts are utilized by residents and should be reconstructed.
■ Keep tennis courts in their current condition and allow residents to utilize at their own risk.
• Who to contact for issues and/or aggressive behavior by dogs or owners.
+ Not the appropriate area for either amenity.
Not at Medley — look for alternate location that is more centrally located within the city.
+ Consider adding an asphalt trail loop in the park.
+ Consider what the neighborhood is giving up to add both amenities.
• Consider long grasses and open spaces designed for butterflies.
• Addition of a dog park will benefit those without a fenced yard.
Birno said in addition to taking public input tonight, the city has also created an online survey
regarding the proposed amenity changes at Medley, which will be available through the city
website from November 25 thru December 31, 2019. He said all input will be compiled and share
with the City Council.
S. Commission and Staff Updates
A. Regular meeting scheduled for December 16 at 6:30 pm at Brookview
Birno reminded the Commissioners about the December 16 meeting.
9. Adjournment
MOTION moved by Bergman and seconded by Kuebelbeck to adjourn at 8:50 pm.
Bob Mattison, Chair
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant