3-24-14GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting at Brookview Community Center
Minutes
March 24, 2014
1. Call to Order
Mattison called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Roll Call
Present: Roger Bergman, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, Jerry Sandler, Dan Steinberg, Rick Birno,
Director of Parks and Recreation, and Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant.
Absent: John Cornelius, Gillian Rosenquist, Anne Saffert and Dawn Speltz.
3. Approval of Minutes - February 24, 2014
MOTION: Moved by Sandler and seconded by Steinberg to approve the February 24, 2014
meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Bottineau Planning Advisory Committee Update
Steinberg said there has not been a Golden Valley meeting since December. He did say the County has
finalized the contract with the consultant team led by SRF. Steinberg said the next committee meeting
will be held on April 10.
Steinberg said the County will be releasing the DEIS in April. The County has scheduled a public
meeting on May 7 at City Hall to provide information on the DEIS.
5. Brookview Communitv Center Task Force Appointments
Birno explained the goal of the task force. He then asked for two representatives from the OSRC to
volunteer on the task force.
Kuebelbeck volunteered.
MOTION: Moved by Steinberg and seconded by Sandler to appoint Kuebelbeck to the Brookview
Community Center Task Force. Motion carried unanimously.
An email will be sent to the entire Commission looking for a second volunteer.
6. 2013 Open Space and Recreation Council Report
The 2013 OSRC Annual Report was distributed to the Commission. Birno said Mattison will be
presenting it to the Council in April. Mattison asked for any feedback or additions to the report.
7. Summer Field Distribution/Discussion
Birno distributed and explained aerial photos of the new field plans as proposed by Al Lundstrom,
Park Maintenance Supervisor. Birno explained the new plan will better preserve turf.
MOTION: Moved by Steinberg and seconded by Kuebelbeck to support the new field distribution
plan. Motion carried unanimously.
Minutes of the Open Space and Recreation Commission
March 24, 2014
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8. Sochacki, Mary Hills, Rice Lake Are Update
Birno said Three Rivers Park District will be hosting a public visioning meeting to talk about what
residents want in that area on April 16 from 6-8 PM at Robbinsdale Middle School.
9. Lawn Bowling Update
Birno said the project will continue as soon as the weather cooperates. He said calls are already
coming in for reservations for events and meetings.
10. Updates
Birno said the Glenview and Gearty Playground Open Houses had great participation. He then
distributed the new playground plans that have been selected by residents for both parks.
Birno said the Jewish Community Center will soon bring a proposal to Golden Valley for residents to
utilize their facility.
Birno said the Teen Committee and city staff have agreed upon a proposal, which will now go to the
City Council in April for formal approval.
Birno said deer removal is going well but slow. The process will end at the end of March.
11. Adjournment
MOTION: MOVED by Bergman and seconded by Sandler to adjourn at 8:10 PM. Motion carried
unanimously.
Bob Mattison, Chair
ATTEST:
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant