minutes-osrc-regular-sep-11-23
September 11, 2023–5:30pm
Brookview Wirth Lake Room and Tour
REGULARMEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Chair Weiswerda.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners in person: Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, Bill Delaney, Matthew Olson,
Matthew Sanders, Scott Seys, Dawn Speltz, and Linden Weiswerda
Commissioners absent: Brian Wright
Staff present: Rick Birno, Parks andRecreation Director; and Al Lundstrom, Park
Maintenance Superintendent
3.LandAcknowledgmentStatement
Chair Weiswerda shared the Land Acknowledgment Statement with the commission.
4. Agenda Changes or Additions
None.
5. Approval of Minutes – July 24, 2023
MOTION moved by Commissioner Sanders and seconded by Commissioner Speltz to
approve the July 24, 2023 meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Request For Volunteer to Support Community Service Commission
Staff member Birno said the Community Service Commission is seeking volunteers to assist with
the 2023 family service organizations annual funding recommendations. Those interested can
reach out to Brian Erickson, Recreation Supervisor.
7. Play Trail Ribbon Cutting – October 10 at 5:30 pm at Lions Park
Staff members Birno invited the commissioners to the Play Trail Ribbon Cutting on October 10
at 5:30 pm at Lions Park.
8. Next OSRC meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 23 at Brookview
Staff member Birno reminded the commission that the next regular OSRC meeting is scheduled for
Monday, October 23 at 6:30 pm.
City of Golden ValleyOpen Space & Recreation CommissionRegular MeetingMinutes2
September 11, 2023 – 6:30pm
9.Annual Park Tour
Staff and commissioners visited the following locations on the annual park tour:
Brookview Park – South Play Pod
Western Avenue Marsh – Floating Boardwalk/TRPD Partnership
Lions Park – North Play Pods (2)
CP Regional Rail Trail – Railroad Tracks
Yosemite Park – Play and Shade Structure
Fire Station #2 – Future Park Option/TRPD Partnership
Natchez Park – 2024 PlayStructure Update/Disc Golf Practice Holes
Scheid Park – Park Update
Wildwood Park – Storm Water/Shade Structures/Play Structure
Medley Park – Storm Water Project/Community Garden
Wesley Park – Shelter Building Update
Brookview Park – North Play Pod
10.Adjournment
MOTION moved byCommissionerSpeltzand seconded byCommissioner Bergman to
adjourn at 8:05pm.Motion carried unanimously.
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Linden Weiswerda, Chair
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Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant