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GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
March 23, 2015
1. Call to Order
Mattison called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Roll Call:
Present:
Commissioners John Cornelius, Bob Mattison, Gillian Rosenquist, Anne Saffert,
Jerry Sandler, Dawn Speltz and Dan Steinberg. Director of Parks and Recreation, Rick Birno;
and Administrative Assistant, Sheila Van Sloun.
Absent:
Commissioner Roger Bergman and Kelly Kuebelbeck.
3. Approval of Minutes – December 22, 2014
MOTION:
Moved by Steinberg and seconded by Sandler to approve the December 22 meeting
minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Accept Teen Committee Minutes – October 27, 2014 and December 22, 2014
MOTION:
Moved by Steinberg and seconded by Sandler to accept the October 27 and December
22 Teen Committee meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
5. OSRC Annual Report
Mattison gave details on the annual report he presented at the March manager meeting. He then
opened the discussion to future projects. Birno discussed the addition of a gazebo at Brookview Park.
Rosenquist would like the commission to look at how the city and neighborhoods are connected trail
wise and how to enhance connections. Mattison asked if the Sidewalk Committee could be recreated.
Rosenquist said the idea should be explored.
6. Community Center Update
Birno said there is no new information to discuss. Sandler expressed concern about the Par 3 closing
to accommodate a new community center.
7. Approve amendment to Open Space and Recreation Commission Bylaws
Birno explained the city council made an adjustment to terms served for chair and vice-chair, which
allows for members to serve up to two consecutive years.
MOTION:
Moved by Sandler and seconded by Cornelius to accept the amended Open Space and
Recreation Commission bylaws. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Metro Blue Line Extension Update
Rosenquist said there will be one last open house in May where station planning concepts will be
displayed. She added that there has been a lot of great public engagement in the past four months.
Steinberg said the final version of the Environmental Impact Statement will come out in August of
2016. He said a firm in Golden Valley is writing the document and that the commission could meet
with them to discuss the document before it’s finalized. Mattison said the commission needs to stay
on top of the issues they expressed concern about regarding the environmental impact statement.
9. Review and approve updated Guidelines for Park and Facility Use Permits
Birno explained the need and purpose of having guidelines for granting permits for facility use. He
said it will be used for facility distribution. He would like to implement it right away and make changes
to it as needed.
MOTION:
Moved by Sandler and seconded by Cornelius to approve the updated Guidelines for
Park and Facility Use Permits. Motion carried unanimously.
Minutes of the Open Space and Recreation Commission
March 23, 2015
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10. Staff Updates
a.Sandburg Athletic Improvement Project – Birno displayed a map illustrating the project layout,
which includes new trails, soccer fields, fencing, signage, parking, dugouts and concrete pads
for bleachers.
b.New registration software/brochure March 30 – Birno discussed the new registration software
program, RecTrac. He said registration begins March 30.
c.Sochacki/Mary Hills/Rice Lake JPA – Birno said the Joint Powers Agreement was approved by
Golden Valley and Robbinsdale and the project is moving forward.
d.Golf Bikes/Fling Golf – Birno said golf bikes have been ordered will arrive in a few weeks.
Brookview will be the first course in Minnesota to offer them. He also said Brookview will be
introducing Fling Golf, which is a cross between Lacrosse and golf, on the Par 3 course. He said
the concept is to help build business on the Par 3.
e.Golf Leagues – Birno said for the first time in ten years, all the leagues are full.
f.Hampshire play structure May 18 – Birno said installation will begin May 18.
g.New trail at Lions Park – Birno said a new trail will be installed on the east side of the park
running north and south.
h.Yosemite improvements – Birno said a resident petition for additional swings was accepted.
i.Deer removal update – Birno said 25 permits for removal were filled. He said there were no
resident calls this year regarding deer.
11. Updates
1) Mattison said the City will be monitoring traffic and parking in the Lions Park area when the
park is being used by Golden Valley Girls Softball, and that the softball league will comply with
the action plan approved by the commission in October, 2014. Discussion then focused on
specific verbiage in the action plan regarding scheduling games and times.
MOTION:
Moved by Sandler and seconded by Cornelius to amend the action plan to state
Golden Valley Girls Softball will not schedule any games to start after 4:45 pm.
Motion carried unanimously.
2)Cornelius said the Winter Family Festival at North Wesley Park had a great turn out. He said the
rinks were in excellent condition. He suggested doing it earlier in the season.
12. Adjournment
MOTION:
Moved by Mattison and seconded by Steinberg to adjourn at 8:45 pm. Motion carried
unanimously.
ATTEST: Bob Mattison, Chair
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant