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minutes-osrc-regular-mar-28-22 March 28, 2022 6:30 pm Brookview Valley Room REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 1.Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:35 pm by Chair Cornelius. 2.Roll Call Commissioners in person: Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, Bill Delaney, Bob Mattison, Brian Wright Commissioners virtual: None Commissioners absent: Kelly Kuebelbeck, Matthew Sanders, Dawn Speltz, Linden Weiswerda Staff present: Rick Birno, Parks and Recreation Director; Al Lundstrom, Park Maintenance Supervisor; Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant 3.Agenda Changes or Additions Staff member Birno added updates on: - SEA SchoolWildwood Park Flood Reduction Project Open House - Medley Park Stormwater Improvement Project Open House - Emerald Ash Borer 4.Approval of Minutes January 24, 2022 MOTION moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Wright to approve the January 24, 2022 meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 5.2021 OSRC Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan (Presented March 8, 2022) Staff member Birno and Commissioner Cornelius reviewed the report and shared an update on their presentation to the Council on March 8. 6.Review Initial Conceptual Plan for Scheid Park Improvements Staff member Birno shared the initial conceptual plan for Scheid Park improvements. He said the initial thought is to expand the parking lot, improve storm water drainage issues, make ballfield updates, add a new sun shelter, replace the park shelter roof, replace the tennis courts with six- to-eight pickleball courts, replace the hockey rink boards, update the outdoor park lighting to LED, and make trail improvements as needed. Staff member Lundstrom added information on the soil and grading at that location and how it could impact the project. Birno noted this is simply an initial concept to begin discussion. Staff will return with more detail when weather allows for on-site measurements and proposed amenity parameters. City of Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes 2 March 28, 2022 6:30 pm Staff member Birno also said the goal would be to host a neighborhood input meeting this fall to solicit input on the potential improvements. 7. Dialog on a Naming Policy Process Staff member Birno opened up dialog with the Commission regarding the potential process to develop a city-wide naming and renaming policy. He said the City Manager has requested that the OSRC and the DEIC work with staff to develop a process concept to propose for the naming and renaming of city owned amenities. Discussion then focused on issues to consider on the potential development of the process and the policy. Commissioners shared thoughts and concerns. Staff member Birno said he would be attending a DEIC meeting in May to share the information. 8.Commission and Staff Updates a. Updates - Winterfest Commissioner Cornelius said Winterfest was a huge success. He also shared his appreciation for staff member John Stutzman and Maddy Champa for all their hard work for the event. - Indoor Pickleball Facility Commissioner Mattison shared the idea of an indoor pickleball - SEA SchoolWildwood Park Flood Reduction Project Open House Staff member Birno said the SEA SchoolWildwood Park Flood Reduction Project open house was held virtually on February 3 for all residents to provide input. - Medley Park Storm Water Improvement Project Open House Staff member Birno said the Medley Park storm water Improvement Project open house was held in person on March 3. He said the residents in attendance seemed comfortable with the proposed improvements. - Emerald Ash Borer Staff member Lundstrom said the city has been hit hard this past year with emerald ash borer. Because they are so overwhelmed with the problem, they plan to hire a seasonal Tree Inspector to help with the infestation identification. He added several surrounding communities have been hit hard as well. b. Joint City Council/Commission Meeting (February 22, 2022) Staff member Birno shared an updated on the Joint Council/Commission meeting held on February 22. c. Bird Scooters 2021 Staff member Birno shared an update along with 2021 data. d. 2022 Arts and Music Festival Staff member Birno said the committee has disbanded, therefore, there will not be a festival in 2022. He said city staff will be meeting with a few of the committee members to chat about future options. He also said the City Council is interested in continuing to host an annual festival. e. Lions Park Pitching Warm-Up Areas/Off-Leash Area Staff member Birno said residents in the Lions Park neighborhood have requested to have the hockey rink be used for an off-leash dog area during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. Birno reached out to Golden Valley Girls Softball (GVGS) and shared the request. GVGS currently uses City of Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation CommissionRegular MeetingMinutes3 March 28, 20226:30 pm the rink area as a pitching warm-up area during the spring and summer seasons. After initial discussions,it was decided to relocate the pitching warm-up areas nextto each ballfield and reassign the rink for a temporary off-leash area.Staff willmeet with GVGS next week to determine locations for the warm-up areas at each field. Birno also noted that the Medley Park off-leash area would be closed this year for therink replacement project. f.Run The Valley April 23, 2022 Staff member Birnosaid Run The Valley is scheduledfor Saturday, April 23, 2022 and itwill begin and end at BrookviewPark. g.2022 Annual Deer Flyover Data Staff member Birnoshared the annual deer counts in the area, which included Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, and Minneapolis.He said counts werelow compared to communities north and south of Golden Valley. Most of the deer documented in Golden Valley were located in and around theSochacki Park and Theodore Wirth Park area. h.Updated Remote Meeting Policy Staff member Birnoshared the updated remote meeting policy and reminded the Commission that the OSRC will continue to offer the remote option. He also shared that Brookview is updating AV in several rooms to accommodate remote meeting options. i.Next Regular Scheduled OSRC Meeting is on Monday, April 25, 2022 Staff member Birno reminded the Commission the next regular OSRC meeting is on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 6:30 pm at Brookview. 9.Adjournment MOTION moved byCommissionerBergmanand seconded byCommissionerDelaney to adjourn at 8:50 pm.Motion carried unanimously. _____________________________________ John Cornelius, Chair _________________________________ Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant