osrc-minutes-jun-24-19Open Space & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes 2 City of Golden Valley
June 24, 2019 - 6:30 pm
grades 2-7. He said that he now has participants register for a specific practice night,.which he said
helped the coaches. He also said there were 42 participants in the grade K-1 program.
Stutzman said skating rink participant numbers are up from last year, despite the many weather
closures. Cornelius added that Al Lundstrom and staff do a wonderful job with the rinks over the winter
months. He also said he'd like to discuss hockey rink board concerns at a future meeting. Birno said he
would invite Lundstrom to a meeting in the fall to discuss.
Stutzman said indoor volleyball leagues at Davis Community Center are very popular with all leagues full.
Bike Lane Proposal Update
Birno updated commissioners on the appointment of the Bike and Pedestrian Task Force, their process,
and recommendations to the City Council. He also noted that engineering staff hosted an open house on
June 12 for resident input regarding the proposed plan. He added that staff is reviewing the open house
input to eventually make a recommendation to the City Council.
Four residents from the Hampshire Park neighborhood were present at the meeting and requested the
opportunity to address the Open Space and Recreation Commission (OSRC} regarding the bike lanes.
Speltz asked the Commission if they would like to hear comments and all Commissioners agreed. Before
resident input, members of the OSRC clearly stat�d that this Commission was not asked to comment nor
were they in a position to provide direction on the proposal for bike lanes.
The four residents present, expressed their concern regarding the plan for Olympia Ave N. These
residents believe the proposed Olympia bike lanes are inappropriate for this location and the impact on
private homeowners in this location is too significant.
Sanberg said it's important for Golden Valley to think about better connections to parks within the city.
Speltz added that she would like safer options for bikers to travel through the city and to parks. Cornelius
added that each proposed bike lane area does have unique issues which should be addressed. OSRC
members decided not to render an opinion at this time. Residents in attendance were thanked for
sharing their comments and concerns.
Brookview Golf 10-year Proposed Capital Improvement Plan and Budget Review
Disch and Birno presented the proposed 10-year Brookview Golf Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Disch outlined the five primary areas of the plan: golf maintenance equipment, golf course
infrastructure, patron golf carts, business operation equipment, and Three One Six upgrades and
replacements. Birno reminded the Commission that the recommended improvements would only be
implemented if revenues from the golf operation were available for the proposed projects and
equipment.
Disch outlined specific areas in each CIP budget. Disch mentioned in the past, 60 patron carts were
replaced all at once about every eight years, and that this CIP reflects a different philosophy. Moving
forward the plan will be to replace carts 12 at a time to minimize significant fiscal impact to the CIP
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budget, and reduce the number of replacement batteries needed for the electric golf carts. Birno
noted that the current 60 carts were purchased all at once, and were fiscally difficult for the annual
operation budget. He also noted carts hold their value very well and revenues from the trade-in of
golf carts is represented in the annual operation revenues and not in the CIP budget.
Birno then highlighted the areas in the Golf CIP budget which are not funded. He said all are very
large infrastructure projects which will require attention. Projects include: irrigation replacement,
creek/pond bridge abutments, relocation and some replacement of creek/pond bridges, creek/pond
shoreline stabilization, and eventually larger driving range poles with a new net system. Disch also
noted the driving range needs regrading and drainage improvements. The low areas in the middle
continue to sink, he believes the old drain tile has failed and the range gets saturated often requiring
it to close as the cart picker does not work on saturated ground and staff cannot hand pick range
balls in standing water/mud.
Commissioners voiced concerns regarding the city's reinvestment in the golf course and surro unding
amenities. Birno responded that at this point the city does not provide fiscal support for the golf
course and the only funds available for improvements are revenues from the operation after
expenses.
Commissioners asked if there were still funds being transferred to the city's general budget from the
golf operation. Disch responded that the golf course does transfer funds for general overhead and
rent of Brookview and the golf maintenance shop in the amount of $212,000 annually.
Commissioners expressed concerns about not meeting the fiscal needs of the golf course and believe
the golf course is a community asset that provides many recreational opportunities. Commissioners
also noted it provides support for the Three One Six Bar+ Grill, community green space, winter
recreation activities, room rentals, lawn bowling, Brookview building outdoor maintenance, and
reciprocal recreation amenity agreements with other municipalities.
Commissioners asked if staff had developed any plans to begin to implement large infrastructure
improvements on the golf course. Birno responded that at this point course revenues were only able
to support limited equipment replacement and the smaller capital improvements.
Disch mentioned Brookview continues to be one of the top 5 courses in Minnesota based on the
number of rounds played annually. Birno added that even with somewhat of a late start this season
and a rainy summer to this point that golf revenues look strong, Lawn Bowling group reservations are
almost full, room reservations for meetings, events and receptions are way up leading to increased
restaurant and catering business for the Three One Six Bar+ Grill.
Commissioners asked if there were grants available for pond and creek shoreline stabilization. Birno
believes there are grants and will touch base with Golden Valley staff who specialize in water
management.
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Commissioners thanked Disch for the presentation and the excellent job his team does each year
operating the golf course and all the amenities connected to the golf operation.
Commission and Staff Updates
A.Commission Updates
Speltz said Isaacson Park is looking great with the new lights and the new scoreboard. Also asked if
there was any updated information on lighting the crosswalk? Birno responded that staff is looking
into adding solar LED lights for a temporary solution and the more permanent solution is scheduled
for 2021.
B.Bike/Scooter (Spin/Lime)
Birno said 200 scooters will be deployed in Golden Valley through local company Spin. He noted St.
Louis Park will also use Spin for their bikes and scooters.
C.Wildwood Park Pickleball Parking/Noise Complaints
Birno said there have been complaints from nearby residents over noise and parking issues.
D.Flooded Luce Line Trail Through Wirth Park
Birno said Minneapolis Park'and Recreation Board (MPRB) have been working to resolve the standing
water issue on the Luce Line Trail in Theodore Wirth Park, and have had limited success. He added
MPRB is still working on different options for a solution.
E.Theodore Wirth Park Off-Leash Area
Birno said proposed drawings are being developed for options to bring forward for public input.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board staff are collecting data on any site impact issues. He said
public meetings will be scheduled in the future to review the draft proposals.
F.July Meeting at 5:30 pm for Brooklynk Intern Presentation
Birno sald the July OSRC meeting will begin at 5:30 to allow time for Brooklynk Intern presentations.
Adjourn
MOTION moved by Bergman and seconded by Cornelius to adjourn at 8:30 pm.
!lJ!lw-� Bob Mattison, Chair
sh';ila Van Sloun, Administrative Assis�t