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GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
July 27, 2015
1.Call to Order
Mattison called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
2. Roll Call:
Present:
Open Space and Recreation Commissioners: Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, Bob Mattison,
Gillian Rosenquist, and Dan Steinberg. HGA Representatives: Glenn Waguespack and
JessicaHorstkotte. Director of Parks and Recreation, Rick Birno; and Administrative
Assistant, Sheila Van Sloun.
Absent:
Kelly Kuebelbeck, Anne Saffert, and Dawn Speltz.
3. Approval of Minutes – April 27, 2015 and June 22, 2015
MOTION:
Moved by Steinberg and seconded by Bergman to approve the April 27, 2015 and the
June 22, 2015 minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Brookview Community Center Replacement Presentation/Review
Waguespack and Horstkotte from HGA presented a scaled down version of the proposed community
center plan. They said the scaled down version does not include a kids’ play structure, but does still
supports community gathering as a goal.
Cornelius said he would like to see the new facility a little bigger with the play structure added back into
the plan. Rosenquist agreed.
MOTION:
Moved by Steinberg and seconded by Rosenquist to recommend to Council an increase in
the project budget to under $20 million, and the project plan to include an indoor kids’
play area. Motion carried.
5. Appoint 2015/16 Teen Committee Members
Birno said eight applications were submitted and nine seats are available. He said staff recommends
that all eight are appointed.
MOTION:
Moved by Steinberg and seconded by Rosenquist to accept the staff recommendation of
appointing all eight applicants. Motion carried.
6. Lions Park Trail and Parking Update
Birno gave details on a two-day observation done by city staff. He said staff observed the area
and did number counts on parking and traffic in the area of Lions Park. He said the observation
concluded that the changes made have gone very well. He complimented the Golden Valley
Girls Softball Association for their changes and adjustments. Cornelius added that the shortened
games didn’t make a lot of difference with the flow of traffic. Birno said the time changes may
have more of an impact. He plans to talk to the association to get feedback.
Birno also said the new sidewalk along Louisiana Avenue is complete.
Minutes of the Open Space and Recreation and Environmental Commissions
July 27, 2015
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7. LAWCON Funded Park Areas
Birno explained that the property on the southwest corner of Highway 55 and Winnetka Avenue is
LAWCON (Land and Water Conservation Property), which means it needs to remain open space for
public use.
8. Metro Blue Line Extension Update
Rosenquist said an open house is being hosted on Tuesday, July 28 at the Robbinsdale Middle School.
She said environmental and noise/vibration studies have been done, as well as the studies on the
impact to residents. Rosenquist suggested having a representative from Metro Transit come to a
future OSRC meeting to discuss the studies.
9. Sandburg Athletic Facility Project Progress
Birno said bids for fencing and irrigation came in very high and no bids were received for the concrete
work. Golf staff will help with some of the irrigation work, and 90% of the concrete work will be done
in house. He said the project schedule is on time.
10. Staff Updates
a. Park Dedication Fees
Birno said the process is still moving along. He said the consultant has asked to separate the
percentage of use on all facilities based on resident use and corporate use. He said the goal is to
take the recommendation to Council in September or October.
b. Sochacki Park Kick-off Event
Birno said the event went great and was hosted by Three Rivers Park District.
c. Paisley Park and Golden Ridge Nature Area
Birno said Paisley Park and Golden Ridge Nature Area are open spaces maintained by the city that
he will be adding to the recognized park listing. They will also be available for adopt-a-park.
d. Park Tour in September
Birno said the parks and open spaces tour will take place at the September meeting.
e. Next Scheduled Meeting
Birno said there will not be an August meeting. The next scheduled meeting is September 28.
11. Updates
1) Chair -
None.
2) Commission Members
Rosenquist said the girl scouts have proposed adding charging stations at Brookview Park. Birno
said he would talk to Public Works and if viable, will invite them to a future meeting to discuss.
12. Adjournment
MOTION:
Moved by Steinberg and seconded by Rosenquist to adjourn at 9:15 pm. Motion carried
unanimously.
ATTEST: Bob Mattison, Chair
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant