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osrc-agenda-regular-sep-23-197800 Golden Valley Road I Golden Valley, MN 55427 763-512-2347 1 TTY 763-593-39681763-512-2344 (fax) I www.goidenvalleymn.gov Open Space & Recreation Commission REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call Roger Bergman Open Max Hyberger Kelly Kuebelbeck Kimberly Sanberg Matthew Sanders Della Daml (Youth) 3. Agenda Changes or Additions 4. Approval of July 22, 2019 Minutes 5. Annual Park Tour • Brookview Volleyball Courts • Wesley (north) Field Improvement Project • Medley (Community Garden & Off -Leash Area) ■ Decola Ponds/Pennsylvania Woods ■ Isaacson Park Improvements ■ Scheid Park New Play Structure • Gearty Park Tennis Court Update & Roof Replacement • Stockman Park Basketball Court Replacement • Sochacki Park (Bonnie Lane) Trail Improvements 6. Adjournment t'ity Of �1�"fA vaey September 23, 2019 — 5 pm Valley North Room Brookview Golden Valley 316 Brookview Parkway 5 John Cornelius Bob Mattison, Chair Dawn Speltz, Vice -Chair This document is available in alternate formats upon a 72-hour request. Please call 763-593-8006 (TTY: 763-593-3968) to make a request. Examples of alternate formats may include large print, electronic, Braille, audiocassette, etc. 7800 Golden Valley Road I Golden Valley, MN 55427 0t1f1 of V. 763-512-2347 1 TTY 763-593-39681763-512-2344 (fax) I www.goldenvalleymn.gov go I GI � Open Space & Recreation aey Commission J u ly 22, 2019 — 5:30 pm Valley Room North Brookview Golden Valley 316 Brookview Parkway S REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:50 pm by Mattison. 2. Roll Call Commissioners present: Roger Bergman, Cindy Carow-Schiebe, John Cornelius, Max Hyberger, Kimberly Sanberg, Bob Mattison, Matthew Sanders, Dawn Speltz, and Della Daml. Commissioners absent: Kelly Kuebelbeck Staff present: Rick Birno, Director of Parks and Recreation; Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director; Greg Simmons, Recreation and Facilities Supervisor; Mike Ward, Golf Maintenance Manager; Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant; Joannie Clausen, Council Member; Gillian Rosenquist, Council Member; Xeehnia Yang, Intern, and Taylor Vang, Intern. 3. Agenda changes or Additions None. 4. Approval of June 24, 2019 Minutes MOTION moved by Bergman and seconded by Sanders to approve the June 24, 2019 meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. S. Introduce Summer BrookLynk Interns Taylor Vang and Xeehnia Yang and Capstone Presentations Santelices introduced Interns Taylor Vang and Xeenhia Yang, who are working in Golden Valley for the summer. Vang worked in the Golf Maintenance Department assisting with general maintenance at Brookview Golf Course and Brookview Park. Yang worked in the Parks and Recreation Department assisting with Guest Services at Brookview. Interns provided information on their background and a recap of their experience with Golden Valley. Their presentation also included suggested improvements for the Brookview operation and the grounds. This document is available in alternate formats upon a 72-hour request. Please call 763-593-8006 (Try: 763-593-3968) to make a request. Examples of alternate formats may include large print, electronic, Braille, audiocassette, etc. City of Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes 2 July 22, 2019 — 5:30 pm 6. Park Dedication Funding Clarification/Review Birno gave a brief overview on how park dedication fees are generated and reviewed information provided by the Golden Valley Planning Department. He said the City receives a 6% fee, which is up from 2016 when the percentage was at 4%, when new development requires re -plating property in the City. The funds are then used for the development of new park areas and improvements at current parks and nature areas. He noted funds cannot be utilized for regular park maintenance. Mattison expressed concern that new apartment and condominium complexes that do not require re -plating are not subject to the fee and create new.demand on the park system. Rosenquist suggested reaching out to the City Manager and others about the issue. 7. Winter Trail Lighting at Brookview Golf Course — Partnership with Three Rivers Park District Birno updated the Commission on a new partnership with Three Rivers Parks District. The partnership includes adding solar LED trail lights to the mile long Brookview multiuse winter recreation trail. The winter snow trail is used for cross-country skiing, skijoring, snowshoeing, fat bikes, and winter walking. The trail starts and ends on the patio at Brookview, and thus far has not had any lighting. This project is an experiment to test solar LED lighting on the recreation trail through a number of winters to see how the new lighting technology performs in the severe Minnesota winter weather conditions. Birno said both organizations are hopeful that lighting the trial is successful, as it could have a significant impact on substantially reducing lighting installation and operation costs throughout park areas and trails. New lights will be installed this fall and ready for use when the winter snow arrives. Birno also noted how much he appreciates the support from Three Rivers Park District with this project and all the joint ventures in Golden Valley. 8. Review Luce Line Trail Seasonal Issues East of Schaper Park Mattison expressed concerns regarding trail conditions and ski traffic on the trail east of Schaper Park during the winter months. Speltz mentioned the trail has been flooded for most of the summer season and therefore not available for summer use as well. Mattison then gave a brief overview of his concerns regarding the Luce Line Trail as it passes through Schaper Park and enters Theodore Wirth Park. He agreed that there has been continued flooding during the spring, summer, and fall, and the winter trail access is not an option due to the winter cross-country ski trails added by the Loppet group. Birno then updated the Commission on some of the use parameters. Key information included Theodore Wirth Park is not operated by Golden Valley, Three Rivers Park District (TRPD) officially closes all regional bike trails once winter sets in, and signs them as use at your own risk. He also said the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) applies annually for permission from TRPD for the Loppet to add and groom ski trails on the regional bike trail. Speltz noted the flooding issues are being worked on by MPRB staff, however, at this point there has been little improvement. City of Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes 3 July 22, 2019 — 5:30 pm Commissioner Hyberger asked if TRPD routinely clears any of the trails during the winter season. Birno responded that as far as he knew they do not. Birno mentioned staff has been working with MNDOT on a trail connection from the Schaper Road intersection along the north side of Highway 55 to Theodore Wirth Parkway. This would provide a good alternative for year round bike commuters. He went on to say the bridge over the railroad on Highway 55 is scheduled for replacement in 2024, which would be the appropriate time to add the new trail connection. Mattison and Birno used an aerial photo to show the location for the potential connection. Mattison then noted this does not help the walkers who would like to access Theodore Wirth Park from the Luce Line during the winter season. He mentioned that the trail opening is at least 35' wide and could accommodate an opening for walkers in addition to the ski trails. Birno offered to organize an onsite trail meeting with representatives from Golden Valley, TRPD, MPRB, and the Loppet. Birno said the meeting can be scheduled for this fall season and hopefully develop some options that create access for all on the trail. Commissioners continued to discuss alternative options for winter trail use. Commission agreed they would like a meeting scheduled and information shared with TRPD staff. Mattison also mentioned that a request should be made, as part of the permit process for the Loppet to use the Luce Line, that snow on the trail should be removed from the Luce Line as soon as the snow operation concludes in the spring to expedite the opening of the trail. Birno said he would share information with TRPD. 9. Review and Discuss 10-year Brookview Building Capital Improvement Budget (CIP) Birno distributed the CIP for review. He processed through the budget areas noting this is an initial step in developing funds to keep the new Brookview functioning and looking great. Commission asked how the Brookview CIP was funded. Birno responded that at this point the goal is to use excess building revenues to fund the building CIP. Speltz asked if any of the Brookview building revenue goes to the general fund like Golf. Birno said it does not. 10. Commission and Staff Updates A. Commission Updates Mattison said GVGS cancelled Saturday tournament games due to rain and moved them all to Sunday with extended play at Lions, Wesley, and Schaper. Speltz asked about the algae issues at Rice Pond/Mary Hills. Birno said staff is working with representatives from Three River Park District and the Bassett Creek Watershed District to develop a plan on options for water quality improvement. A meeting will be scheduled in September which will include concerned residents. B. Brookivew Soth Anniversary Celebration Weekend Birno reminded the Commissioners that the 50th Anniversary celebrations will take place Friday, July 26-Sunday, July 28. Brookview Golf and Three One Six Bar + Grill will offer specials all weekend. City of Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes 4 July 22, 2019 — 5:30 pm C. Field Improvement Projects Begin Birno said the project started late due to rain. It will include dugout and field improvements to Lions, Wesley, and Schaper Parks, as well as drainage and grading adjustments. He said it should be complete by the end of October. Sanberg suggested posting it on social media. Birno agreed and said postcards will also be mailed to surrounding homes. D. Gearty Tennis Courts — Basketball Court Lines Birno said Gearty tennis courts have been resurfaced. He added that Lions, Scheid, and Wesley basketball courts received new lines, and that the Stockman Park basketball court and hoop system will be replaced this fall. E. Tennis Court Reports Birno said the court evaluations are complete for Medley Park and Scheid Park and he will bring them to the October meeting for commissioner review. F. Bike Lane Update Birno said the Council directed staff to make revisions to the plan that included the elimination of the proposed bike lanes on Sandburg Road and that parking will be allowed on both sides of Olympia Street. All other recommended bike lane improvements are moving forward. G. No August Meeting Rick reminded the Commissioners there is no meeting in August. H. September Meeting Rick reminded the Commissioners that the September meeting is the annual park tour and it will begin at 5 pm. Adjourn MOTION moved by Bergman and seconded by Cornelius to adjourn at 8:30 pm. Bob Mattison, Chair Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant