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Open Space & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
Brookview Community Center
Monday, June 23, 2003 — 5:15 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 5:15 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Roger McConico, Tom Zins, Chuck Cahill, Jim Vaughan, Jerry Sandler,
Jim Johnson and Tom Kuelbs, Jr.
City Staff: Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks & Recreation
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Secretary
Tom Klatt, Public Works Maintenance Manager
Absent: Lance Ness and Liz Elder
III. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS
None
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —April 28 & Mav 19, 2003
MOTION: Moved by Tom Zins, seconded by Jim Vaughan, to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
PARK & OPEN SPACE TOUR
The following Parks and Open Spaces were visited and briefly discussed: Golden Oaks Park, Lakeview
Park, General Mills Research Area, Medley Park, Wesley Park, Hampshire Park, Wildwood Park/Olson
School, Pennsylvania Woods, Honeywell Little League Area, Sandburg Ball fields, Bassett Creek Trail,
Scheid Park, Briarwood/Unity Ave. Trail/Minnagua Pond Area, Gearty Park, Stockman Park, Rice Lake
Trail, South Tyrol, 3`d Lair Skate Park, Lions Park, Western Avenue Marsh and Brookview Area
Pavement Management Ponding.
Comments that were made are as follows:
- Tom Klatt told the Commission that due to budget issues, the Tree Trust Projects have been
decreased by 2-3 weeks from previous years. This year's proposed project is for the replacement of a
retaining wall in the Pennsylvania Woods Nature area.
- While visiting South Tyrol Park, the Commission walked the trail scheduled for paving from Tyrol Trail
to June Avenue. After walking the site, the Commission re -confirmed their motion from the May
meeting that the trail should be paved.
- The Commission toured the 3`d Lair Skate Park. Several questions were answered by the staff. The
Commission was pleased with the facility and the fact that Golden Valley youth could use the outdoor
portion free through the City/3rd Lair partnership.
The Commission complimented staff on the outstanding condition of the parks as well as recreation
programs.
X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Roger McConico, seconded by Tom Zins to adjourn. Motion carried.