OSRC Minutes 7-23-18 GOLDEN VALLEY OPEN SPACE&RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Ju@y23,2018
1. to Order
Mattison called the meeting t0 order ot6pm.
2^ Roll Call
Commissioners:Roger Bergman,John Cornelius,Max Hyberger,Bob Mattison,Matthew Sanders,and
OavvnSpe|tz.
Absent:Cindy Car¢vv-5ch|ebe, Kelly Kuebe|beck,and Kimberly SanbeoQ.
Staff:Rick Birno,Director of Parks and Recreation,and Ben Disch,Golf Course Manager.
3. Aggnda Changes or Additions
None.
4. Approval of Minutes-June 25,_201 8
MOTION: Moved by Bergman and seconded by Speltz to approve the June 25,2018 meeting
minutes.Motion carried unanimously.
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Armstrong/Cooper Youth Hockey Association
Spe|tz presented Armstrong/Cooper Youth Hockey Association update. Information included:
• The program has approximately 400 participants annually and has grown over the past 8-10 years.
w The organization has opportunities to make it possible for all kids regardless of age or ability to be
involved.
• The girls program is strong and growing with two U1O teams and two U1Zteams.
• Primary home indoor ice is the New Hope Ice Arena,in addition to very limited access at other
arenas.
• The program utilizes a number of outdoor skating rinks in Golden Valley.Both the hockey
association and the City are thrilled with this relationship.
• Numerous pull-tab operations help to defray the program costs to keep participation fees as
reasonable as possible.
Commission members thanked Speltz for her presentation and complimented the hockey association on
providing an excellent opportunity for youth in the Robb|nsda|e#281 District area.
6. Golf and Lawn Bowling Season Update-Ben Disch
O|sch provided Golf Course and Lawn Bowling updates,which included:
� The driving range and Par] numbers are really good.
� They are currently working on next year's budget.
� The Lawn Bowling Grand Opening will take place on August 3 from 6-9 pm and is free to the public.
7. Commission and Stgff URdates
* CommmmkmwUonmrUpdatmm-None.
= SochackUPerk Expo-Satundav-Sunday,July J8-29 from 1-5 pm.Free and open tnall.
* Temnim/PUckUebaUUCounts-None.
* PQo Meeting Un August-Due to schedule conflicts,there will not be a meeting in August.
* Fall Park Tour-yWonday,September 24at5:15pm.
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Disch then provided the Commission with a Golf Course tour. Discussion focused on current conditions,
and future capital expenditures,such as:cart paths,irrigation,and Hole 14.The Commission spent time
viewing and discussing the hill area on the corner of Hwy 55 and Winnetka,and potential development
opportunities.
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9. _ _____
Moved Bergman and seconded . er to adjourn 7.45 pm.Motioncarried
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Shelia Van Sloun,Administrative Assistant