minutes-osrc-regular-sep-26-22
September 26, 2022–6pm
Brookview Valley Room
REGULARMEETING MINUTES
1.Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:05pm by Chair Weiswerda.
2.Roll Call
Commissioners inperson:Roger Bergman, John Cornelius, Matthew Sanders,Dawn Speltz,
Linden Weiswerda, Brian Wright
Commissioners virtual:None
Commissioners absent:Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bill Delaney
Staff present: Rick Birno, Parks andRecreation Director;Ben Disch, Golf Course
Manager;Mike Ward, Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor; Council
Member Harris
3.LandAcknowledgmentStatement
Chair Weiswerdashared the Land Acknowledgment Statement with the Commission.
4.Agenda Changes or Additions
Commissioners requested that staff provide short updates on the hockey rink boards at Medley
Park, the tennis court removal at Scheid Park, and the crosswalk improvements on Winnetka by
Brookview Park at Harold and Western. Staff member Birno suggested they be added after
agenda item #7.
5.Approval of Minutes–July 25, 2022
Commissioner Cornelius asked that item #8 be changed from “shared his dislike for the process
and the OSRC’s involvement,” to “shared his dislike for the naming/renaming process.”
MOTION moved by Commissioner Cornelius and seconded by CommissionerWright to approve
the July 25, 2022meeting minutesas amended. Motion carried unanimously.
6.2021 Golf Season Review
Staff membersWard and Disch gave an initial overview of the 2022 season. Both expressed how
it’s been a very busy and successful seasonthis far, and noted the dry weather throughout the
spring and summer seasons.
Staff member Disch reported there was very little disruption during the new irrigation system
project and very few complaints.
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Staff member Ward mentioned the difficulties of keeping natural grass on the driving range with
the small area, dry summer, and heavy use.
Staff is looking forward to a very busy fall season with many reservations for groups both on the
golf course and the lawn bowling green.
Staff member Disch said he would return in March with the final 2022 report, including the fiscals
for the season. Commissioners complimented staff members Ward and Disch for a great season
and how good the course continues to look.
7. 2023-2027 Brookview Golf Proposed Capital Improvement Budget Review
Staff presented the ten year Brookview Golf Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and budget. Staff
reviewed key projects scheduled for 2023 as well as large projected improvements scheduled for
a number of years out. Staff reminded the Commissioners that the capital improvements only
take place if revenues from the operation are available for the planned additions or
replacements.
Commissioner Wright asked if the bridge maintenance and any needed replacements were
scheduled in the budget. He specifically noted some of the steep bridge abutments. Staff
member Ward said all bridge maintenance and replacements are scheduled and in the plan.
Ward noted he is working with engineering staff on some alternative solutions to the bridge
improvements to help minimize sinking in the future.
Disch noted two key projects for 2023, which are improving the driving range nets and potentially
updating the catering kitchen to be used for both catering delivery and catering meal prep.
Commissioners asked when the driving range building replacement would be on the project list.
Staff noted it was initially on the ten year CIP but was pulled for other priorities. Staff plans to
add the project into the CIP in 2023, with the idea it would be a facility for both cart storage and
maintenance needs and be designed to provide an opportunity for year round revenue
opportunities.
8. Brookview Golf Course Tour
Staff and Commissioners toured the golf course. Key areas viewed on the tour included: the
range building, driving range nets, new matting on the driving range, and the #10 regulation golf
tee.
The tour also included a discussion on the significant impact the emerald ash borer is having on a
number of trees on the course and the plan for replacements.
Commissioners viewed the project area to repair shoreline damage on Bassett Creek and staff
discussed the timeline for the project. As the tour moved through the course, staff provided
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information on the irrigation replacement project completed this past summer and pointed out
some of the bridge improvements scheduled in the near future.
9.Commission and Staff Updates
a.Hockey Board Installation at Medley Park
Staff member Birno gave a brief updatenoting the quote for installation from the supplier
was much higher than anticipated and not within the proposed budget. Staff recommended
to the City Council to use the Institution Community Work Crews (ICWC) program through the
Minnesota Department of Corrections, for the project installation. The City Council is not in
favor of the proposal due to the salary paid to the ICWC construction team members. Staff
will continue to look for options for the installation of the hockey boards.
b.Scheid Tennis Courts
Staff member Birno said it’sbeen five years and the city’s risk management team required the
tennis courts at Scheid be removed or locked, so they are going to be removed.A sign with
project information was installed at the site. Information is also available on the City of
Golden Valley website. Birno also noted a public input meeting has been scheduled for
November 15 where staff will share all the planned improvements for 2023 at Scheid Park, as
well as take input on the construction of the new courts. New court options are: reconstruct
two tennis courts, reconstruct six pickleball courts, or construct a hybrid model with two
tennis courts and lines on the courts for two pickleball courts.
c.Winnetka Avenue Crosswalks
Staff member Birno provide an update on crosswalks on Winnetka Avenue. He said based on
the pedestrian trafficcrossing Winnetka, he believes they will be very helpful and well used.
Concern was raised over the amount of traffic turning south bound on to Winnetka Avenue
from Highway 55. Birno agreed and noted this will be monitored to see if there are issues.
d.Commission Member Term Limits
One additional request came forward regardinginformation on the proposed term limits for
all appointed Golden Valley Commissioners. Birno said he will add the update to the October
24 agenda.
10.Adjournment
MOTION moved byCommissionerWrightand seconded byCommissionerSpeltz to adjourn at 7:40
pm.Motion carried unanimously.
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Linden Weiswerda, Chair
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Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant