06-22-18 Open Space & Recreation minutesGOLDEN VALLEX)PEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
,lune 22, 2018
1. Cali to Order
Mattison called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2. Roll Call
Corrrrntssionem:Roger Bergman, John Comelius, Max Hyberger, Bob Mattison, Kimberly Sanberg,
Matthew Sanders, and Dawn Speltz
Absent: Cindy Carnes Schiebe and Kelly Kuebelbeck.
Staff: Rick Bimo, Director of Parks and Recreation, Greg Simmons, Recreation Supervisor, Sheila Van
Sloun, Paries and Recreation Administrative Assistant; Olivia Phillips, Park and Recreation Summer
Intern; AI Lundstrorn, Park Maintenance Supervisor; and Gillian Rosenquist, City Council Member.
3. Agenda Cihmges or Additions
None.
4. Approval of h9inules—May 22, 2018
M0110W: Moves{ by Corneliusand seconded by Hyberger to approvethe May 22, 2618 meting
minutes, Motion carried unanimously.
S. ft1corne ftN Recreation gMsor Qmg Simmo
Simmonsand Commissioners gave brief introductions.
6. Welcome rks and Recreation 5unww Int r
A QUviaPhllll
Phillips and Comrrissioners gave brief introductions_
7. New Commissioner Pai Presentation
Bimo presented the New Commissioner PowerPoint presentation.
8. Review BuRding CIP
Lundstrom gave an update on the Building CIP and upcoming projeds.
Mattison said the commission should start thinking about updating parte buildings for the community,
and to check with surrounding communities on what new concepts were being implemented.
Rosenquist and the Commission thanked Lundstrom for everything he and his staff do for the city.
9. Review Community Garden and Q f Lem_h Pet Exercise Ara Concepts or i`J 01gy Park
Bimo reviewed two different potential concepts. He discussed ndnimurn nom, infrastructure
considerations, and potential amenities.
After discussion, the Commission cane up with the following recommendations for the proposed
project:
• Pet exercise area should be a minimum of .5 acres and up to 2 acres
Entire area should be enclosed with a 5'— 6 high fence. f=ence area must include a double
entrance gate with concrete pad and an additional maintenance gate.
All fencing should include a concrete or alternative oonkept fence now strip.
Pet exercise facaility should have both a small —timid —older dog area and a large dog area.
If possible, areaashould be drain tiled to assist with general soil issues in Golden Valley parks.
Amenity should include a year round portable toilet on a ooncrete pad and if possible a three wall
system to enclose the portable unit. Portable toilet should be located just outside the pet exercise
area dose to the entrance gate and access trail.
open Spam s mon Cnrnn*mtm trues
JUM 2Z 20118
Paget
Amenity should have a drinking fountain with bowl/bottle filler located just outside the entrance
gate and close to access trail.
Crushed roc k1ball field mix should be utilized for any internal trails.
If turf is lost due to high use, plan to use engineered wood fiber as the base material. This base
material will require annual replacement if turf cannot be maintained.
Access trail from off—strut parking lot and entrance gate must beAUAcompliant
Facility will require garbage carte, notice board, rule signage, directional signage and an onsite
container system to store dean -up bags. Facility users will be expected to stock pet dean -up bags
Pet exercise area should have a safety light. QSRC is rec ornmending a 20'x20" shelter with concrete
pad be induded inside the fenced area and have lights added to fulfill need for safety light. The
proposed sheiterwill also provide weather cover for residentstWlity users.
If the new pet exercise area is mated a long distance from the off-street parking area, trail lights
should be added along the trail for seasonal evening use.
Facility should include benches, picnic tables and a bike rack-
It
ackIt is recommended that annual tags be sold for use of the faality. Revenue generated would assist
with maintenance expenses and capital improvements. Tags sold would be priced with a resident
fee and a non-resident fee.
% QgMlsdon and Staff Updates
Cornmissioner Updates
- Mattison said Golden Valley Public Safety Department was very quick to respond to his
request for covering parldng signs near kions Park for a Golden Valley Gilts Softball
tournament.
CuneMUpcoming Park Projects
Isaacson Park Re -Grand Opening will take place July 10 at 5 pm.
Stockman trail restoration will take place next week -
Schaper Park sun shelter is complete with restoration taking place next week.
Wesley Park play equipment is complete.
Dugout improvementsat kions Park arescheduled for thisfall. Improvements include
sun covers, beaches, and bat/helmet holders.
- Rice Lake dock has been repaired.
Br+ookview Landscaping/Lawn Bowling Gmen—Bimo said the lawn bowling is progressing
and two weeks ahead of schedule. He said the landscaping is still in progress and fighting
improvements are coming.
Goff Course Tour— Bimo said the golf course tour will take place at the July 23 meeting at 7 p m.
FaH Park Tour— Bkno said t he annual city parte tour will take place on Monday, September 24 at
5:15 pm.
10. Aturnment
MOTION: Moved by Bergman and seconded by Sanberg to adjourn at 8:40 pm. Motion carried
unanimously.
A T- Bob Mattison, Chair
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant