agenda-osrc-regular-jun-22-20
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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
____ Roger Bergman ____ John Cornelius, Chair ____ Bill Delaney
____ Kelly Kuebelbeck ____ Bob Mattison, Vice-Chair ____ Matthew Sanders
____ Dawn Speltz ____ Linden Weiswerda ____ Brian Wright
____ Della Daml (Youth)
3. Agenda Changes or Additions
4. Approval of Minutes – May 18, 2020
5. Introduction of New Commission Member Brian Wright
6. Golden Valley Girls Softball Association Update
7. 2019 Brookview (Building) Review
8. Covid 19 - Parks and Recreation Services Update
9. Commission and Staff Updates
• Commissioner Updates
• NRPA Innovation and Health Award for the HomeRECed Program
• Summer Concerts
• DeCola Ponds Virtual Public Input
• July Park Tour Discussion
• Next OSRC Meeting Date is July 27, 2020
10. Adjournment
June 22, 2020 – 6:30 pm
Virtual Webex Meeting
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 pm by Mattison.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners present: Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, Max Hyberger, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob
Mattison, Linden Weiswerda, Matthew Sanders, Dawn Speltz, and Della
Daml
Commissioners absent: Bill Delaney
Staff present: Rick Birno, Director of Parks and Recreation, Ben Disch, Golf Course
Manager; and Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant
3. Agenda Changes or Additions
None.
4. Approval of April 27, 2020 Minutes
Mattison suggested listing all the youth athletic associations on our recognized list, to the motion in
section 8.
MOTION moved by Speltz and seconded by Weiswerda to approve the April 27, 2020 meeting
minutes as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Hopkins Girls Basketball Association – Maggie Niska
Niska shared a short introduction. She went on to say the organization is trying to build the programs
offered for younger ages by spreading out over multiple cities and using multiple resources for
advertising. She said she has also been talking with John Stutzman, Recreation Supervisor, on how to
boost the program. She said she had a plan together for spring opportunities, but everything was put
on hold with the pandemic.
Niska shared there are sixty participants in grades 4-8, with a significant number of the 4th graders
being from Golden Valley.
Hyberger asked where practices take place. Niska said at various facilities within the district, but they
would love to be able to practice at Davis Community Center. Birno noted that Parks and Recreation
staff will work with the group to find some practice time at Davis.
May 18, 2020 – 6:30 pm
Virtual WebEx
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To increase participation in the City’s youth basketball K-1 program, Speltz suggested allowing a
friend request. Birno will share the recommendation with staff.
6. Annual Board and Commission Orientation Review
Birno reviewed the orientation with the Commissioners.
Mattison reiterate the importance of following the open meeting law with the Commissioners.
Kuebelbeck inquired about the possibility of a regular online meeting link for Board and Commission
meetings. She noted many members travel for business, are out of town for seasonal variations, and
sometimes have unavoidable personal family commitments and therefore not able to attend
meetings in person. Many members with meeting conflicts could still attend if virtual attendance was
allowed. Mattison agreed with making this a regular option. Birno said it’s not currently an option,
however would share the recommendation with the City Manager.
7. COVID-19—Park and Recreation Services Update
Birno said Golden Valley Parks and Recreation is closed until further notice. He said currently all
programs, meetings, and rentals are cancelled through June 12. He said some of the programs have
been able to shift to a virtual option.
Adult Athletics, Older Adult Programs, and Youth Athletic Association activities are on hold until
further notice.
8. COVID-19—Brookview Golf 2020 Season Operation Update
Disch shared brief updates on the 2020 winter and spring season. He said it’s been the most unique
start to a golf season in his 21 years with Brookview.
Disch said winter Pub Curling and the Three One Six Bar + Grill had great participation numbers and
the entire 2020 operation was set up to have a great season before the pandemic.
Disch said staff worked hard on policy and safety procedures for the April 18 opening. He said they
were sold out on opening day and were very pleased with how respectful guests were with the new
safety procedures in place for the pandemic. He said they started the season with no power carts and
only walking allowed. Since then, power cart restrictions have changed, but golfers walking the
course during play has stayed very steady as golfers are opting to continue to walk versus renting a
cart.
Disch said the driving range is open with social distancing parameters in place, but the building
remains closed. Staff is working on opening the golf shop on June 1st. Tee times are currently being
accepted over the phone with credit card payments only. Golf lessons are not being offered and lawn
bowling remains closed until further notice.
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Kuebelbeck asked if the patio at the Three One Six Bar + Grill will open with social distancing
parameters in place. Disch said they will need to wait until May 20 when Governor Walz addresses
the issue.
Mattison asked about goose mitigation. Disch said they would revisit options and the entire situation
in the near future. Currently, they are still using the Denier light system installed a few years back to
try and scatter the geese.
Daml asked if the Three One Six Bar + Grill is delivering. Disch said they are offering carry out only at
this time. Hyberger suggested partnering with Uber Eats. Disch said business is pretty slow with a
limited menu at the moment, but they could have a conversation in the future about the possibility.
Sanders asked if kids’ golf camps and lessons would be taking place. Disch said due to the executive
order in place, these programs are currently on hold. He also said that junior play on the course has
skyrocketed. Speltz encouraged Disch to find a way to offer the junior programs this summer.
Kuebelbeck agreed.
Disch shared a comparison between last year when they opened on April 4, 2019 and this year
opening April 18, 2020, that their rounds are ahead of last year with the two week delayed opening
and multiple restrictions. He shared that’s the upside of all that’s going on right now.
9. Elect Chair John Cornelius and Vice Chair Bob Mattison (Terms begin June 22, 2020)
Birno thanked Mattison and Speltz for their time and service as Chair and Vice Chair.
Bergman nominated Cornelius as Chair and Mattison as Vice Chair beginning June 22, 2020 for one
year terms. Upon a vote being taken, vote was 9-0 in favor; vote approved.
10. Commission and Staff Update
• Staff and Commission Updates
- Mattison announced Hyberger’s resignation due to moving, and thanked him for his
service. Commissioners also shared well wishes to Hyberger.
- Mattison said he recently walked Bassett Creek Trail and suggests adding a crosswalk
signal on the trail where is crosses Duluth Street so pedestrians have a safer crossing.
Birno said with Three Rivers extending the trail along Golden Valley Road to Douglas
Drive, it’s a good time to open up the discussion with city staff, Three Rivers, and
Hennepin County. Birno also said he would talk to Golden Valley Engineering staff about
discussing issues with the OSRC.
• Fee Based Virtual Recreation Programs
Birno said virtual options for some of the recreation programs is going well. He said the
department will continue exploring this option and do as many programs virtually when
needed.
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• Bike Rodeo Recap
Birno said the Bike Rodeo was offered virtually this year with over 200 participants logged in.
He said it was a very good success.
• Next OSRC Meeting Date is June 22, 2020
Mattison reminded Commissioners that the next meeting will be held June 22 at 6:30 pm via
WebEx.
11. Adjournment
MOTION moved by Kuebelbeck and seconded by Hyberger to adjourn at 8:25 pm. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Bob Mattison, Chair
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Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant
June 11, 2020
Dear Resident:
Subject: SEA School-WIidwood Park Flood Mitigation Study
Public Engagement Opportunity-Now through June 30
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7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley MN 55427
At Its March 4, 2020 meeting, the City Council authorized the preparation of a planning study to
explore the next phase of the Medicine Lake Road and Winnetka Avenue Area Long-Term Flood
Mitigation Plan (also known as the DeCola Ponds Flood Mitigation Plan). Prior phases lndude the
Liberty Crossing Flood Mitigation Project completed In 2016 and the DeCola Ponds B & C
Improvement Project currently underway and nearing completion.
In the next phase of the plan the City Is exploring the creation of flood storage in the SEA School
Wildwood Park Area shown in the attached location map. Creating flood storage in the park and
school property would benefit the areas around Decola Ponds D, E, and F by reducing flood levels
and flood damages to nearby homes and Infrastructure, improving publlc health and safety,
reducing public llablllty and cost, and preserving economic value.
Additional benefits to the park and school area Include Improving water quality, Increasing
ecological diversity, enhancing wildlife habitat for polllnators like bees and butterflies, and
creating educational opportunities.
Due to COVID-19, the publlc engagement for this study wlll occur onllne. The City created a virtual
open house (called a story map} for residents to learn more about the project and share feedback.
Residents are encouraged to participate in this public engagement process by completing a survey
and adding comments to an Interactive map. All comments wlll be considered and will help the
project team develop concept plans to be presented later this summer. Go to the project webpage
at https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/stormwater/pro1ects/2020/sea-school.php or the City's
Facebook post and cllck the button below to begin.
If you do not have a computer or moblle device, or prefer to complete the survey by phone or by
mail, please call 763-593-8030 for assistance. If you have any questions about the planning study
or the long-term flood mitigation plan, please contact me at eeckman@goldenvafleymn.gov .
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