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OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Golden Valley City Hall
Monday, September 24, 2007
6:00 p.m.
1. JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPEN SPACE AND
RECREATION COMMISSIONS — TO DISCUSS THE HOUSING CHAPTER OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
I1. CALL TO ORDER OF THE OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Ill. ROLL CALL
Present: Roger Bergman, Jim Johnson, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, Roger McConico, Anne Saffert,
Jerry Sandler, Jim Vaughan, Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation; Sheila Van Sloun,
Park and Recreation Administrative Assistant; and Veronica Anderson, SEH Consultants, Inc.
Absent: Tom Zins.
IV. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS
Additions made to the agenda are as follows:
1) Annual Report
2) Lions Park Parking
3) Western Avenue Wetland
4) Guidelines Governing Commissions
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —August 27, 2007
MOTION: Moved by Mattison and seconded by Vaughan to approve the August 27`x' meeting minutes.
Motion carried unanimously.
VI. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW
The Commission discussed the five park classifications listed in the Comprehensive Plan. Classifications
include: Neighborhood Park, Community Park, Open Space/Nature Area, Regional Park, and Special Use
Facility. Discussion focused on proper terms for the city parks and open spaces.
Jacobson suggested removing the acreages listed under Park and Open Space Classification, to eliminate
confusion and remain consistent with current classifications. The Commission concurred.
The Commission then went through the remainder of the Comprehensive Plan and made appropriate changes
and updates that will be reflected in an updated version.
Sandler added he thinks the Comprehensive Plan should include both a mission and vision statement.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Open Space and Recreation Commission
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Kuebelbeck brought up a possible discrepancy under the Park Related Issues and Opportunities pertaining to
results from the Park Planning Citizen Survey. She asked that the information be double-checked.
The Commission also agreed that the language in the Comprehensive Plan should be consistent with that from
the Park Planning Citizen Survey.
Sandler added the new Comprehensive Plan looks great and is a big improvement.
VII. ANNUAL REPORT
Sandler attended the City Council meeting on September 4`h and presented the annual report with
accomplishments from the previous year. He said the Commission received rave reviews for its hard work and
time.
Vill. LIONS PARK PARKING
Jacobson informed the Commission on the neighborhood meeting that was held at Brookview regarding Lions
Park parking. Staff members present were Brian Erickson, Recreation Supervisor, Stacy Altonen, Police Chief,
and Jeff Oliver, City Engineer
Jacobson said letters were sent to residents surrounding Lions Park to attend the meeting to discuss solutions
for the parking issue.
Jacobson also read a letter from a resident in the Lions Park area that expressed positive feedback and
indicated no problems with the current situation.
IX. WESTERN AVENUE WETLAND
McConico informed the Commission of young poplar trees along the east side of Winnetka Avenue and
expressed his concern with deer jumping into the road from the area. He would like the info passed to the city
Forester.
X. GUIDELINES GOVERNING COMMISSIONS
Sandler reminded the Commission that there are specifics in the guidelines regarding elections. He asked
Jacobson to have them clarified and sent to the Commissioners.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by McConico and seconded by Bergman to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.