minutes-osrc-regular-may-23-22
May 23, 2022–6:30 pm
Brookview Valley Room
REGULARMEETING MINUTES
1.Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by Chair Cornelius.
2.Roll Call
Commissioners in person:Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, Bill Delaney, Kelly Kuebelbeck,
Matthew Sanders,Dawn Speltz, Linden Weiswerda,Brian Wright
Commissioners virtual:None
Commissioners absent:Bob Mattison
Staff present: Rick Birno, Parks andRecreation Director;Al Lundstrom, Park
Maintenance Superintendent; Jeff Oliver, City Engineer; Sheila Van Sloun,
Administrative Assistant
Others present:Danny McCullough, Regional Trail System Manager with Three Rivers
Park District; Kelly Grissman,Director of Planning withThree Rivers Park
District; Alex Koumoutsos, Senior Landscape Architect withToole Design
Group
3.Agenda Changes or Additions
None.
4.Approval of Minutes–April 25, 2022
MOTION moved by CommissionerBergman and seconded by CommissionerWrightto approve the
April 25, 2022meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
5.Three Rivers Park District –CP Rail Regional Trail Master PlanRoute Analysis
Danny McCulloughand Kelly Grissman,Three Rivers Park District(TRPD), along with Alex
Koumoutsos, Toole Design Group, shared an overview of the proposed north-south multi-use CP Trail
segments through Golden Valley, New Hope, and Crystal. Grissman noted they will beattending
future Council meetings in all three cities to share public input of the three optionsand will be
requesting approval to eventually proceed with initial design concepts.
Commissioners then viewed maps and discussed potential trail routes through Golden Valleyand
shared feedback.
Grissman said Three Rivers staff isin the process ofpreparing a community engagement plan to
gather input from the general public. She shared a draft of the working engagement plan, which will
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run through July and August and include attendance at several events in all three cities. The public
input will also include an online comment option through the projects website.
6. Proposed Wesley Park Building Improvements Initial Review
Staff member Lundstrom shared the proposed Wesley Park building improvements proposal
packet from Quetica Consulting and Engineering, which included building diagrams illustrating
the improvements, outline of the scope of work, and cost estimate.
MOTION to proceed with the project and issue the Request for Proposalfor Construction moved by
Commissioner Speltz and seconded by Commissioner Kuebelbeck. Motion carried unanimously.
7. Appoint Chair and Vice Chair For 2022–2023 (Terms begins June 2022)
Staff member Birno shared the responsibilities of the Chair and Vice Chair. After brief discussion,
Commissioner Kuebelbeck offered as Vice Chair, and Commissioner Weiswerda offered as Chair.
MOTION moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Sanders to approve
Commissioner Weiswerda as Chair and Commissioner Kuebelbeck as Vice Chair for the 2022-2023
term. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Board and Commission Annual Orientation Review
Staff member Birno shared the Board and Commission Annual Orientation through a PowerPoint
presentation.
9. Commission and Staff Updates
a. Updates
Commissioner Weiswerda said the youth soccer goals at Lakeview are a big hit and that all ages
are playing together.
b. Community Garden Progress
Staff member Lundstrom shared an update on the progress and said they just finished the fencing
and security lights with work continuing through the summer. Birnoadded that Michelle
Christiansen and the One Good Deed organizationof Golden Valley applied for and was awarded
the “Make Every Block Better” grant. The grant isa partnership with H&R Block and Nextdoor,
which is intended to create projects that bring neighbors together and build bridges within the
community. The grant will be used for the Community Garden tool share shed, gardening tools,
and outdoor community garden furniture.
c. South Tyrol Park Improvements begin in June
Staff member Birno said the South Tyrol Park improvements will begin mid-June. The City will be
working with Kids Around The World to remove the old equipment. The new equipment is here
and ready to be installed.
d. Run The Valley 2022
Staff member Birno said registration was down with about 220+ participants. Commissioner
Sanders suggested taking a break from the event to allow for a comeback in the future.
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e.Neighborhood Park Issues
Staff member Birnoshared several issues that have happened at neighborhood parks recently.
f.Golf Course Irrigation Progress
Staff member Birnosaid the project is moving quickly and theinstallation team is doing a great
job.
g.Summer Concerts in the Park Begin on June 6
Staff member Birnosaid the Concert in the Park series kicks-off the season on June 6 with the
Golden Valley Orchestra.
h.Golden Valley Pride Community Picnic Canceled
Staff member Birnosaid the Golden Valley Pride Community Picnic has been canceled.
i.Next Regular Scheduled OSRC Meeting is on Monday, June 27, 2022
Staff member Birno reminded the Commission the next regular OSRC meeting is on Monday,
June 27, 2022 at 6:30 pm at Brookview.
10.Adjournment
MOTION moved byCommissionerWright and seconded byCommissionerDelaney to adjourn at
8:45pm.Motion carried unanimously.
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John Cornelius, Chair
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Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant