minutes-osrc-regular-jan-24-22
January 24, 2022–7:30 pm
Brookview Valley Room
REGULARMEETING MINUTES
1.Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:50pm by Chair Cornelius.
2.Roll Call
Commissioners in person:Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, and Dawn Speltz
Commissioners virtual:Bill Delaney, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, Matthew Sanders,
Linden Weiswerda, and Brian Wright
Commissioners absent:None
Staff present: Rick Birno, Parks andRecreation Director;Al Lundstrom, Park
Maintenance Supervisor; and Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant
3.Agenda Changes or Additions
None.
4.Approval of Minutes–November 22, 2021
MOTION moved by CommissionerMattison and seconded by CommissionerSpeltz to approve the
November 22, 2021 meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
5.Review of South Tyrol Improvements for 2022
Staff member Birno shared details and a map outlining the South Tyrol Park concept plan.
MOTION moved by CommissionerBergman and seconded by CommissionerSpeltz to approve the
South Tyrol Park concept plan. Motion carried unanimously.
6.Review andResolution to Approve Brookview Golf Operations and Procedures for 2022
Staff member Birnoshared the Brookview Golf Operations and Procedures for 2022. He discussed
updates made to the COVID-19 policy, course construction during the 2022 season, and fee
changes to lawn bowling and curling.Healso shared that they plan to add twoadditionalcurling
rinks next year.
Chair Cornelius suggested being more flexible with customers during course construction. Staff
member Birno said they plan to be very flexible and work with customers during that time.
Commissioner Weiswerda suggested adding outdoor patio heaters at the driving range in an
effort to attract more driving range business during course construction. Weiswerda inquired
about the lack of marketing along Highway 394. He suggested adding a Brookview sign along
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Highway 394 near the driving range nets. Staff member Birno said he would look into any
restrictions and signage options along 394.
Commissioner Mattison asked how fees were set. Staff member Birno said they do a comparison
with surrounding courses and then decide on a market fare price point to stay competitive.
Mattison also recommended adding the no smoking ordinance to the documents and suggested a
motion. Birno agreed.
MOTION moved by Commissioner Sanders and seconded by CommissionerWeiswerda to add the
no smoking ordinance to the Brookview Golf Operations and Procedures. Motion carried
unanimously.
7. Resolution to Approve Recognized Golden Valley Youth Athletic Associations for 2022
Staff member Birno shared the list of recognized youth athletic associations, which include: Golden
Valley Little League, Golden Valley Girls’ Softball, Park Valley United FC, Armstrong-Cooper Youth
Baseball, Armstrong-Cooper Youth Hockey, Hopkins Youth Hockey, Armstrong-Cooper Girls’ Fast
Pitch, Armstrong-Cooper Youth Lacrosse, and Hopkins Girls Basketball Association.
MOTION moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Delaney to approve
the recognized Golden Valley Youth Athletic Associations for 2022. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Commission and Staff Updates
a. Commissioner Updates
Chair Cornelius shared his appreciation for the great rinks in Golden Valley. He thanked staff for
all their hard work.
b. Wildwood Park Flood Reduction Plan Open House at Brookview, February 3, 5-7:30 pm
Staff member Birno said the Wildwood Park Flood Reduction Plan Open House scheduled for
February 3 will now be a virtual event.
c. Medley Park Storm Water Improvement Plan Open House at Brookview, March 3, 5-7:30 pm
Staff member Birno said the Medley Park Storm Water Improvement Plan Open House is
scheduled for March 3 from 5-7:30 pm at Brookview.
d. 2022 Artist Showcase Hosted at Brookview on January 14
Staff member Birno said the event was well attended and the art will be on display at Brookview
and Golden Valley City Hall for another month. He encouraged the Commissioners to checkit out.
e. Brookview Awarded the 2021 AIA Excellence in Design for Integration
Staff member Birno said HGA Architecture was awarded the 2021 AIA (American Institute of
Architects) Excellence in Design for Integration for Brookview.
f. Winter Fest is scheduled for January 29 at Wesley Park
Staff member Birno said Winter Fest is scheduled for January 29 at Wesley Park and will take
place mostly outdoors. He said they are adding portable toilets this year for those that prefer to
stay outdoors.
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g.Deer Removal Process in Progress through March 31
Staff member Birno saidhe plans to share the most recentflyover deer countresults at the
next OSRC meeting.
h.Next month is the Joint Council/Commission meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Staff member Birno reminded the Commission of the Joint Council/Commission meeting on
Tuesday, February 22. The next regular OSRC meeting is on Monday, March 28at Brookview.
9.Adjournment
MOTION moved byCommissionerBergmanand seconded byCommissionerWeiswerda to adjourn at
9 pm.Motion carried unanimously.
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John Cornelius, Chair
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Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant