minutes-osrc-regular-oct-24-22
October 24, 2022–6:30pm
Brookview Valley Room
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by Chair Weiswerda.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners in person: John Cornelius, Bill Delaney, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Matthew Sanders,
Dawn Speltz, Linden Weiswerda
Commissioners absent: Roger Bergman, Brian Wright
Staff present: Rick Birno, Parks and Recreation Director; Sheila Van Sloun,
Administrative Assistant
Others present: Kelly Grissman, Three Rivers Park District
3. Land Acknowledgment Statement
Chair Weiswerda shared the Land Acknowledgment Statement with the Commission. He then
suggested adding “public parks” to the first sentence of the statement. Staff member Birno said he
would look into it and get back to the Commission.
4. Agenda Changes or Additions
None.
5. Approval of Minutes – September 26, 2022
MOTION moved by Commissioner Sanders and seconded by Commissioner Cornelius to approve
the September 26, 2022 meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Three Rivers Park Update – CP Rail Trail
Kelly Grissman, Three Rivers Park District, shared information of their community outreach
efforts and community engagement work and findings, which included 30+ events. She said of
the three proposed routes, their findings resulted in favor of the Winnetka-Douglas route, for the
following reasons:
- Public support – it is the community preferred route due to community connections and a
quieter, more family friendly location.
- Assessment findings – it meets the project goals better and is less expensive.
- Loop opportunity – Hennepin County plans to improve bike and pedestrian safety along
Douglas Drive in 2026 and may include a trail which would create an 8-mile trail loop.
Grissman and Birno said they would share more information as it becomes available.
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7. New Term Limits for Commissions
Staff member Birno shared the proposed ordinance for new term limits for most of the current
Commissions. He outlined the proposed two-year terms with an option to serve two terms
concurrently. Commissioners would then be required to take a year off before having the
opportunity to reapply to serve on a Golden Valley commission. He also noted all current
commissioners will be allowed to complete their current term and then serve for one additional
two-year term.
Commissioners shared their thoughts regarding the proposed term limits. Comments included:
Overall the commission is not supportive of limiting terms
Commissioners believe limits will increase vacancies that are already difficult to fill
Is there a better mechanism in place to fill vacancies?
Concern voiced regarding the lack of commissioner involvement in the process of
determining term limits and at aminimum all current commissioners should have been
surveyed
Belief that at a time when it is difficult to recruit and retain volunteers, this proposal will
have a negative impact on the success of all commissions
Commissioners requested that staff provideinformation regarding the next steps in the
process. Staff member Birno said he would follow up in an email with the requested
information.
8. Community Garden Registration Process and Update
Staff member Birno shared the registration process for the new community garden at Medley
Park. He said a lottery system will be used to randomly draw for the 40 containers. Registration
begins on January 9, 2023 for residents.
9. Tour of Brookview
Postponed to a future meeting.
10. Commission and Staff Updates
a. Commissioner Updates
Commissioner Cornelius asked for a brief update on the proposed fire station project.Chair
Weiswerda suggested the Commission stay in the loop on the process. Staff member Birno
will ask Fire Chief Crelly to attend the January meeting to give an update on process and
locations under consideration.
b. New Partnership with Golden Valley Garden Club
Staff member Birno shared information on a partnership with the Golden Valley Garden Club,
who will be hosting, quarterly education opportunities at Brookview on gardening. The first
session is scheduled for Thursday, March 9 and will be advertised in the Parks and Recreation
activity catalog.
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c.Movie on the Green
Staff member Birno said attendance was low but they received great feedbackand will
continue to offer the event.
d.Summer Concert Series
Staff member Birno said the concerts were very well attended with 200-250 people at each.
He also said they invested more funding this year to expand options to hire more diverse
entertainmentoptions.
e.Scheid Park Open House
Staff member Birno said the Scheid Park neighborhood open housewill be held on November
15 at 6:30 pm at Brookview. Information on improvements will be shared, along with a survey
for residents. He said there will also be an online survey for those that cannot attend the in
person event. Hewill share the survey results at the November meeting and request a
recommendation to move forward with one of the three court design options.
f.Medley Hockey Rink Update
Staff member Birnosaid they were able to contract the installation of the new hockey rinkat
MedleyPark. It will be ready to go for the 2022-23 outdoor winter skating season.
g.Disc Golf Event at Brookview
Staff member Birno said Gotta Go Gotta Throw is hosting a disc golf event on Sunday, October
30 and will be donatingproceedsfrom the eventto the Noah Joynes Youth Recreation Fund.
h.Adding Two Additional Curling Rinks
Staff member Birno said they will be adding two new curling rinks this season due to the high
demand for curling leagues.
i.Next regular scheduled OSRC meeting is November 28, 2022
Staff member Birno said the next OSRC meeting will be held on Monday, November 28 at 6:30
pm at Brookview.
11.Adjournment
MOTION moved byCommissionerCorneliusand seconded byVice-chair Kuebelbeck to adjourn at
8:25pm.Motion carried unanimously.
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Linden Weiswerda, Chair
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Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant