MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES

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1 MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES Regular Meeting December, 00 :00 p.m. West River Rd. President Nordyke called the meeting to order at :0 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Walt Dziedzic, Carol Kummer, Mary Merrill Anderson, Tracy Nordstrom, Jon Olson and Scott Vreeland, Annie Young and President Tom Nordyke -. Absent: Commissioner Bob Fine -. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Vreeland moved, seconded by Commissioner Young - THAT THE BOARD ADD ITEM. MRC FUNDING OPTIONS AND THAT THE AGENDA AS AMENDED BE APPROVED. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Olson moved, seconded by Vice President Merrill Anderson - THAT THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER, 00 REGULAR MEETING BE APPROVED. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Community Engagement Process President Nordyke called upon Superintendent Gurban who presented to the board an organizational update that implements an emphasized community engagement process. This organizational change was identified in a 00 reorganization plan, reemphasized in the comprehensive plan, and is part of the accreditation process. Following the update Superintendent Gurban responded to questions and comments by the Board. CONSENT BUSINESS Commissioner Vreeland moved, seconded by Commissioner Olson -

2 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE DECEMBER, THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD/MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.. THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DEFERMENT APPLICATIONS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD.. THAT THE BOARD APPROVE AN INCREASE TO LKPB ENGINEERS, INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO., FOR DESIGN SERVICES TO THE PHILLIPS COMMUNITY CENTER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $,0, FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $,0 (FUNDING SOURCE: 00 CAPITAL LEVY, 00 CIP).. THAT THE BOARD APPROVE CHANGE ORDER # TO COPELAND BUILDING CORPORATION, CONTRACT NO., FOR SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE LOWER WABUN PICNIC AREA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $,.00, FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $,0,.0 (FUNDING SOURCE: METROPOLITAN COUNCIL BONDS AND THE MINNEAPOLIS VETERANS HOME).. THAT THE BOARD APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT TO SPS INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., CONTRACT NO., FOR RE-ROOFING OF THE MPRB HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $,. (ENCUMBERED FUNDS ARE SUFFICIENT FOR PAYMENT).. THAT THE BOARD EXTEND THE CURRENT AGREEMENT FOR MOBILE FOOD VENDING WITH LEMIRE SALES FOR A FIVE YEAR PERIOD. Commissioner Young asked for discussion on item.. President Nordyke called upon Judd Rietkerk, director of planning to comment on the action. Following discussion President Nordyke called the question on the Consent Business - REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES PLANNING COMMITTEE Commissioner B. Fine, Chair; Commissioners W. Dziedzic, A. Young, T. Nordstrom and M. Merrill Anderson Commissioner Dziedzic moved, seconded by Commissioner Vreeland -. THAT THE BOARD RENAME SHINGLE CREEK BASEBALL FIELD # TO FRANK QUILICI FIELD.

3 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE DECEMBER, UNFINISHED BUSINESS Vice President Merrill Anderson moved, seconded by Commissioner Nordstrom -. THAT THE BOARD ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-0, CAPTIONED AS RESOLUTION NO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMMISSION FOR ACCREDITATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION AGENCIES FOR THE MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD Following short comment by Vice President Merrill Anderson, President Nordyke called the question on item. - Vice President Merrill Anderson moved, seconded by Commissioner Nordstrom -. THAT THE BOARD GIVE SECOND READING TO AND ADOPT ORDINANCE 00-0, CAPTIONED AS ORDINANCE 00-0 AMENDING CHAPTER OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO DOGS AND OTHER DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Action Taken: Approved on a voice vote Commissioner Nordstrom moved, seconded by Vice President Merrill Anderson -. THAT THE BOARD RECEIVE AND FILE THE LAKE HARRIET CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT AND REFER IT TO THE JANUARY 0, 00 PLANNING MEETING FOR A FORMAL PRESENTATION. Following comment by Commissioner Nordstrom, President Nordyke called the question on the motion - PRESENTATION

4 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE DECEMBER, Summer Sportsmanship Award Presentation Mimi Kalb, Community Services Manager presented the 00 Youth Sports League Fall Sportsmanship Awards. Following the presentation, Ms. Kalb responded to comments by the Board. Minneapolis Riverfront Corporation President Nordyke called upon Nick Eoloff, Project Manager/RLA who introduced members of the Minneapolis Riverfront Corporation (MRC); Cordelia Pierson - interim executive director, Council Member Diane Hofstede, and Board members Chuck Sullivan and Linda Mack. Council Member Hofstede provided a brief history on the history of the MRC and its formation. Ms. Pierson shared a report to the legislature by the MRC. Ms. Mack continued the presentation tracking success and transformation of the riverfront. Ms. Pierson concluded the report by sharing 00-0 priorities. Council Member Hofstede provided closing remarks as Ms. Pierson responded to comments by the board. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Commissioner Nordstrom moved, seconded by Vice President Merrill Anderson -. THAT THE PARK BOARD SUPPORT TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE MINNEAPOLIS RIVERFRONT CORPORATION. Following comment by the Board, President Nordyke called the question on the motion - PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS. Letter to Mary Lynn Pulscher Environmental Education Coordinator from Elizabeth Villafana, Wayzata Garden Club regarding tours of the Rose Garden and Heffelfinger Fountain and Gardens. PLACED ON FILE. Thank you letter dated November, 00 to Ralph Sievert, Director Forestry from Steven Pederson, Principal Engineering Technician Hennepin county Department of Housing, Community Works & Transit regarding Lowry Avenue North Project. PLACED ON FILE. dated November 0, 00 to Jon Gurban, Superintendent from Jeff Winter, People For Parks regarding the 0 Lake Harriet Bandshell resurfacing project. PLACED ON FILE

5 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE DECEMBER, Thank you note dated December, 00 from Christine H. to the MPRB for providing an off leash area at Franklin Terrace. PLACED ON FILE Commissioners reported on communications received and activities that have taken place since the December, 00 Regular meeting. Copies of communications submitted by Commissioners are made part of the Board s permanent record. OPEN TIME There was no one wishing to speak during Open Time. NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Olson moved, seconded by Vice President Merrill Anderson -. THAT THE BOARD AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT, SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE PLANNING COMMITTEE CHAIR, BASED ON THE APPRAISED VALUE WITH SCHERER BROTHERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND AN EARNEST MONEY DOWN PAYMENT OF $00,000 DOLLARS OF THE ACQUISITION OF THE SCHERER BROTHERS LUMBER FACILITIES LOCATED AT NINTH AVENUE NORTHEAST IN MINNEAPOLIS CONTINGENT UPON THE BOARD S REVIEWING THE FINAL FINANCE PLAN TERMS AT THE BOARDS FIRST MEETING IN MARCH 00. THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE RETURN OF ALL EARNEST MONEY IF THE BOARD DOES NOT APPROVE THE FINAL ACQUISITION FINANCE PLAN BY MARCH, 00. President Nordyke called upon Judd Rietkerk, Director of Planning to update the board on item.. Mr. Rietkerk then responded to questions and comments by the Board. President Nordyke called the question on the motion as amended - Action Taken: Motion Approved on a Roll Call Vote (AYES: Commissioners Dziedzic, Kummer, Merrill Anderson, Nordstrom, Olson, Vreeland, and President Nordyke - ; NAYS: None - 0; ABSTAIN Commissioner Young - ; ABSENT: Commissioner Fine -.) Commissioner Olson moved, seconded by Commissioner Nordstrom -. THAT THE BOARD ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-, CAPTIONED AS RESOLUTION NO. 00-

6 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE DECEMBER, SUPPORTING GRANT APPLICATION FOR CARL W. KROENING INTERPRETIVE CENTER THROUGH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SOLAR ENERGY LEGACY GRANT. Commissioner Young moved, seconded by Commissioner Nordstrom -. THAT THE BOARD ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-, CAPTIONED AS RESOLUTION NO. 00- THANKING THE ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN DOCTORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS GIFTS OF OVER $,000 THE PAST YEARS IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH PROGRAMS IN THE PHILLIPS AND POWDERHORN NEIGHBORHOODS. Commissioner Olson moved, seconded by Commissioner Vreeland -. THAT THE BOARD RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD FOR THE YEARS Superintendent Gurban presented to the board achievements and awards for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation board during the years which included: 00 Highlights Parade Ice Garden installed turf for seasonal soccer and lacrosse Spirit of Peace Sculpture dedicated at Lyndale Park Peace Garden Victory Memorial Parkway Bike Trail renovation project completed Webber Shoreline restoration project completed Snowboard Park added at Wirth Winter Recreation Area Administrative Ticket Program for parking enforcement and permitting established Edgewater Park site improvements completed Farview Park Gym renovated Mill Ruins Park public archaeology pilot project implemented Northeast Ice Arena (formerly Edison Ice Arena) added to park system 00 Awards Youth Football Kickoff Classic Award of Excellence - Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association Hosting the ISA Conference Award of Merit - International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Plank Road and Pedestrian Circulation Improvements at Mill Ruins Park

7 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE DECEMBER, Honor Award - American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota City partnership to provide trees to residents and researching disease-resistant elm trees with the U of M Tree City USA Growth Award - Arbor Day Foundation 00 Highlights Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Centennial celebrated J.D. Rivers Children s Garden completes full season of programming Minneapolis Bike Tour inaugurated Comprehensive Plan Approved by Board of Commissioners Brackett Park Rocket reinstalled Bryant Square Park renovated; POPS amphitheater completed Community Service Area model piloted at Waite, Windom and Audubon Parks Mobile vending cart introduce at Lake Calhoun Customer Service Area implemented at MPRB Headquarters East Cedar Lake Beach renovated Lake Hiawatha Recreation Center renovated Wirth Winter Recreation Area snowmaking capabilities enhanced 00 Awards Dig In! at Mill Ruins Park Award of Excellence - Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Grand Rounds Wayfinding Program Environmental Excellence Award (Scenic Byway) - Federal Highway Administration Mill District Redevelopment Project Special Recognition Award - Minnesota Construction Association Tree Worker Safety & Certified Arborist Contractor Programs Tree City USA Growth Award - Arbor Day Foundation Arbor Day 00 at Powderhorn Park Award of Merit - Minnesota Society of Arboriculture Arbor Day 00 at Powderhorn Park Outstanding Arbor Day Celebration - Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee 00 Highlights MPRB s th Anniversary celebrated, historical markers installed and City of Parks published by Minneapolis Parks Foundation Missing Link Alignment approved Recycle Run inaugurated New tot lot constructed at Windom South Park Justin Morneau Field dedicated at Northeast Park St. Anthony Parkway Bike Trail repaving completed Toyota Partnership established East River Parkway redevelopment completed Summer Guide publication inaugurated Snow tubing hill at Wirth Winter Recreation Area enhanced Wabun Picnic Area renovation completed

8 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE DECEMBER, Gluek Park reopened Green Team program launched 00 Awards Comprehensive Plan Award of Excellence - Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Mill Ruins Park Honor Award - Minnesota Chapter of the American Landscape Architects Minneapolis Park Police Guardians of the Torch Gold Medal - Special Olympics Trees for Years Arbor Day Volunteer Service Award - Minnesota Society of Arboriculture Arbor Day 00 at Powderhorn Park Celebration Award - Arbor Day Foundation Developing programs for wood chip recycling and replacing trees lost to EAB Tree City USA Growth Award - Arbor Day Foundation 00 Highlights East Phillips Cultural and Community Center groundbreaking Franklin Steele Square renovation completed Grand Rounds Miniature Golf Course at Northeast Park dedicated Lake of the Isles renovation completed Ideawerks program at Powderhorn Park launched Lake Harriet Band Shell seating area upgraded Luce Line Bike Trail through Wirth Park completed North Mississippi Regional Park picnic area improvements completed West River Parkway pedestrian and bicycle paths repaved First MPRB youth football games played at De LaSalle Field Parks for the People documentary presented by Twin Cities Public Television Cool Activities Guide published 00 Awards Minneapolis Park Police Guardian of the Flame Award, Special Olympics Minnesota Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board O. D. Gay Award, Meet Minneapolis Northside Fundamental Baseball Program Award of Excellence, Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Wabun Picnic Area at Minnehaha Park Award of Excellence, Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Trees for Years Arbor Day Celebration Award, Arbor Day Foundation B. F. Nelson Park Unbuilt Works Award, Minnesota Chapter of the American Landscape Architects Bluff Street Park Good Luck and Godspeed Award, Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission

9 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE DECEMBER, Grand Rounds Scenic Byway Great Public Places, American Planning Association Longfellow Garden Best Community Garden, Metro Blooms Commissioner Vreeland moved, seconded by Commissioner Olson -. THAT THE BOARD ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-, CAPTIONED AS RESOLUTION NO. 00- HONORING TRACY NORDSTROM FOR HER YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD. Commissioner Nordstrom received accolades from Commissioner Vreeland. He then read resolution 00-. Superintendent Gurban then presented a commemorative plaque to honor Commissioner Nordstrom for her years of distinguished service. President Nordyke called the question on the motion - Commissioner Young moved, seconded by Commissioner Vreeland -. THAT THE BOARD ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-, CAPTIONED AS RESOLUTION NO. 00- HONORING TOM NORDYKE FOR HIS YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD. President Nordyke received accolades from Commissioner Young. She then read resolution 00-. Superintendent Gurban then presented a commemorative plaque to honor President Nordyke for his years of distinguished service. President Nordyke called the question on the motion - Commissioner Kummer moved, seconded by Commissioner Olson -. THAT THE BOARD ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-, CAPTIONED AS RESOLUTION NO. 00-

10 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE 0 DECEMBER, HONORING MARY MERRILL ANDERSON FOR HER YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD. Vice President Merrill Anderson received accolades from Commissioner Kummer. She then read resolution 00-. Superintendent Gurban then presented a commemorative plaque to honor Vice President Merrill Anderson for her years of distinguished service. President Nordyke called the question on the motion - Commissioner Olson moved, seconded by Commissioner Young - THAT THE BOARD ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-, CAPTIONED AS RESOLUTION NO. 00- NAMING MARY MERRILL ANDERSON, SUPERINTENDENT EMERITUS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD Commissioner Olson read resolution 00-. Commissioner Olson moved, seconded by Commissioner Young -. THAT THE BOARD ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-, CAPTIONED AS RESOLUTION NO. 00- HONORING WALT DZIEDZIC FOR HIS YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD. Commissioner Dziedzic received accolades from Commissioner Olson. He then read resolution 00-. Superintendent Gurban then presented a commemorative plaque to honor Commissioner Dziedzic for his years of distinguished service. President Nordyke called the question on the motion - ADJOURNMENT

11 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PAGE DECEMBER, 00 The time being :0 p.m. Commissioner Nordstrom moved seconded by Commissioner Young - THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. Action Taken: Approved on a Voice Vote. Regular Meeting adjourned at :0 p.m.