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agenda-osrc-regular-feb-26-24 Remote Attendance: Members of the public may attend this meeting via Webex by calling 1-415-655-0001 and entering access code 2630 659 2866. Questions/Comments: Members of the public who have questions about the commission or agenda items, may contact the staff liaison Janelle Crossfield, Parks and Recreation Director, at 763-512-2342 or jcrossfield@goldenvalleymn.gov. REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call ____ Roger Bergman ____ John Cornelius ____ Bill Delaney ____ Matthew Olson ____ Matthew Sanders ____ Dawn Speltz, Vice Chair ____ Linden Weiswerda, Chair ____ Brian Wright ____ Scott Seys ____ Youth (Open) 3. Land Acknowledgment Statement We acknowledge and honor the Dakota nation, on whose ancestral land the City of Golden Valley is built, and whose land resources we use. We commit to counteracting the erasure of the cultural practices and presence of the Dakota people through education and by amplifying a wide range of indigenous voices. 4. Agenda Changes or Additions 5. Approval of Minutes – October 23, 2023 6. Tree Planting Plan for Brookview Golf Course Western Border – Mike Ward 7. Review and Recommend to Approve Recognized Golden Valley Youth Athletic Associations for 2024 Golden Valley Little League Golden Valley Girls’ Softball Park Valley United FC Armstrong-Cooper Youth Baseball Armstrong-Cooper Youth Hockey Hopkins Youth Hockey Cooper-Armstrong Girls’ Fast Pitch Armstrong-Cooper Youth Lacrosse Hopkins Girls Basketball 8. 2024 Park Project Update 9. Commission and Staff Planning Updates a. Commissioner updates b. Recreation Supervisor position update c. Minnesota Bound update d. Winter disc golf baskets removed February 12 e. Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament and Contribution to the Noah Joynes Youth Recreation Fund f. Curling season concludes on March 14 g. Next OSRC meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 25 at 6:30 pm at Brookview 10. Adjournment February 26, 2024 – 6:30 pm Brookview Valley North Room REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:30 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, and Brian Wright Staff present: Rick Birno, Parks and Recreation Director; John Stutzman, Recreation Supervisor; Maurice Harris, City Council member; and Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant Others present: Stephen Shurson and Danny McCullough, Three Rivers Park District 3. Land Acknowledgment Statement Chair Weiswerda shared the Land Acknowledgment Statement with the commission. 4. Agenda Changes or Additions None. 5. Approval of Minutes – September 11, 2023 MOTION moved by Commissioner Cornelius and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to approve the September 11, 2023 meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Three Rivers Park District Presentation for the CP Regional Trail Route Recommendation Stephen Shurson and Danny McCullough from Three Rivers Park District, shared a review on the overall project, which includes four proposed routes through Golden Valley. They also shared an update on their community engagement efforts and findings, and route assessments and analysis. After reviewing the four proposals and discussing the benefits and concerns of each option, the commission supported option #2, which is also the recommended route of the Three Rivers design team. MOTION moved by Commissioner Sanders and seconded by Commissioner Olson to recommend trail route option #2 through Golden Valley to the City Council for consideration. Motion carried unanimously. October 23, 2023 – 6:30 pm Brookview Wirth Lake Room City of Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes October 23, 2023 – 6:30 pm 2 7. Recreation Supervisor John Stutzman Announcement Staff member Stutzman announced that he has accepted a new position as Director of Recreation and Leisure Service with the City of Saint Peter. His last day in Golden Valley will be October 30. Commissioners congratulated John, wished him well, and shared their deep appreciation for all his contributions to Golden Valley. 8. 2023 Park Project Update Staff member Birno shared a brief update on all 2023 park projects and then answered questions. Commissioner Delaney asked about winter maintenance on the Decola Ponds trail. Birno said he would check with Al Lundstrom and invite him to a future meeting to discuss trail maintenance. 9. Commission and Staff Planning Updates a. Commissioner updates – None b. Securing ballfields at Schaper Park when not in use – Staff member Birno said due to pet waste issues on Schaper fields, staff has decided to lock the gates when the fields are not in use. c. Natchez Park Disc Golf basket outcome – Staff member Birno said 4-6 disc golf baskets have been offered as a donation for installation at Natchez Park. After staff met and analyzed the location, it was determined that Natchez Park was not a good location for the baskets. Staff declined the donation. d. Lawn Bowling Green closing October 27 – Staff member Birno said lawn bowling will be closing October 27. e. Curling rinks to be installed week of November 6 – Staff member Birno said curling rinks are scheduled to be installed the week of November 6. f. Winter Disc Golf basket installation on golf course – Staff member Birno said disc golf baskets will be installed in the near future as weather permits. g. Parks and Recreation Director update – Staff member Birno announced his resignation with Golden Valley. His last day with will be Friday, November 17. Commissioners shared their deep appreciation for his huge impact on the City. They said he has been a pleasure to work with and will be greatly missed by all. h. Next OSRC meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 27, 6:30 pm at Brookview – Staff member Birno shared details for the next scheduled OSRC meeting. 10. Adjournment MOTION moved by Commissioner Cornelius and seconded by Commissioner Speltz to adjourn at 7:55 pm. Motion carried unanimously. _____________________________________ Linden Weiswerda, Chair _________________________________ Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant