01-24-11 OSRC Minutes GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Minutes
January 24, 2011
1. Call to Order
Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Present: Brad Kadue, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Emily Piper, Anne Saffert, Jerry Sandler,
Dan Steinberg, Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation; and Brian
Erickson, Recreation Supervisor, and Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant.
Absent: Roger Bergman and Bob Mattison.
3. Aqenda Chanqes or Additions
None made.
4. Approval of Minutes—October 25, 2010
MOTION: MOVED by Saffert and seconded by Steinberg to approve the October 25 meeting
minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Recreation Report— Brian Erickson
Erickson distributed a list of summer program totals. He said Flag Football was a very popular
program with almost double the registration from last year. Due to popularity, he added a second
Ultimate Frisbee Camp. Both were very well attended. Three Field Trips were offered with a good
increase in registration from last year. He also hired a new Drama Club instructor who is working
out very well. He then discussed changes and answered questions from Commissioners.
Erickson has been in contact with the Golden Valley Library to look at the possibility of offering a
Book Club at the parks next summer.
Erickson said the 2010 Fall Soccer programs were well attended. He had eight teams for his
junior (K-1 St grade) program and twelve youth (2"d_5tn grade) teams. He also had sixteen adult
teams thaf piayed on Friday nights and Sunday afternoons.
Erickson said skating rink numbers are good. Rinks were closed around New Year's Eve due to
the rain, which prevented the New Year's Eve Family Event from taking place at Scheid Park. He
said he has three teams from Golden Valley participating in the Rink Rat program, which is run in
cooperation with St. Louis Park, Robbinsdale, New Hope, Plymouth, Hopkins/Minnetonka and
Crystal. He also has five Adult Broomball teams this season with games running through February
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Kuebelbeck asked if the rinks could be opened earlier than 12:00 PM during winter break.
Jacobson said due to budgets and maintenance, that's not an option at this time.
Erickson informed the Commission that the Winter White-Out Dance for youth in grades 5-7 is
being held on Friday, January 28 from 7-9:30 PM at Crystal Community Center. The program is
run in cooperation with New Hope and Robbinsdale.
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6. Honevwell Little Leaque Area
Jacobson said city staff and Little League will meet to discuss the project. The proposed plans
will then be sent to the Bassett Creek Watershed District for approval. Bids are tentatively
scheduled to be opened on March 22 with awarding on April 5. Construction will begin in the
spring and be completed in 2012.
7. Golden Vallev's 125th Anniversarv
Jacobson said the 125 Anniversary logo contest winners were chosen. Winning the adult
category is Bill Collins of Golden Valley. Winning the student category is Oriana Freeman, a
Golden Valley resident and student at Robbinsdale Middle School. Nine entries were received
from adults and students living, working or going to school in Golden Valley. The logos will be
used on written and electronic materials and to brand events that will have a 125`h Anniversary
component to them. The Golden Valley Historical Society and Hennepin County Library in
Golden Valley will be using the logo on upcoming events.
Jacobson reminded the Commissioners that the 125th Anniversary Committee is looking for
volunteers to help with the events.
8. Vallev Davs
Jacobson announced that Valley Days will be held one day this year on Saturday, May 21 at
Brookview Park. The annual art and music festival will include artists exhibiting their works,
musicians, children's games, fireworks, a parade, and food.
9. Adiournment
MOVED by Kadue and seconded by Steinberg to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.