02-28-11 OSRC Minutes GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Minutes
February 28, 2011
1. Call to Order
Mattison called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Present: Roger Bergman, Brad Kadue, Bob Mattison, Emily Piper, Anne Saffert,
Dan Steinberg, Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation; Sandy Werts,
Volunteer Coordinator; and Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant.
Absent: Kelly Kuebelbeck and Jerry Sandler.
3. Aqenda Chans�es or Additions
None made.
4. Approval of Minutes—Januarv 24. 2011
MOTION: MOVED by Kadue and seconded by Steinberg to approve the January 24 meeting
minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Recreation Report—Sandv Werts
Jacobson introduced Werts, the new Volunteer Coordinator. Werts gave a brief background
stating she has worked with youth, adult and senior programs for 35 years and comes to us
from the city of Eden Prairie.
In her role, she is the staff liaison to the Golden Valley Envision Board of Directors. She's
currently working with the annual Lilac Planting and Golden Valley's 125th Anniversary. Werts
then gave details on events that will take place for the 125th Anniversary.
6. Honevwell Little Leaaue Area
Jacobson said plans are going out for bid. The proposed plans will then be sent to the Bassett
Creek Watershed District for approval. Bids are scheduled to be opened on March 22 with
awarding on April 5 by the City Council.
Jacobson said an update on the project is part of the agenda for the March 8 Council/Manager
Workshop. Naming rights for the park and fields will also be discussed at the workshop.
7. Vallev Davs .
Jacobson announced that the annual Valley Days celebration is going to be a one-day event on
Saturday, May 21 at Brookview Park. He said the planning committee is currently looking at
alternate routes for the morning parade.
8. Adiournment
MOVED by Kadue and seconded by Steinberg to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.