METROPOLITAN PARKS

AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION

Charles Haas, Chair, 651-247-0354

Vacant, MPOSC District A

Vacant, MPOSC District E

Robert Moeller, MPOSC District B, 952-448-8885

Daniel Shlaferman, MPOSC District F, 651-730-2618

Richard Jabs, MPOSC District C, 612-374-9141 x113

William (Billy) Dinkel, MPOSC District G, 651-274-6895

Mark Peterson, MPOSC District D, 651-983-8198

Barbara Schmidt, MPOSC District H, 651-454-6448

MEETING AGENDA

1.

Approval of September 3 Agenda and August 4, 2009 Minutes (enclosed)

2.

Public Invitation:  Invitation to interested persons to address the Commission on matters not on the agenda (Each speaker is limited to a five-minute presentation)

3.

Information Item:  Embrace Open Space Study on park and open space effects on residential land values in Hennepin County (materials presented at meeting)

Jenna Fletcher, Embrace Open Space

Briefing/Discussion (20 minutes)

4.

Information Item:  Overview of update to 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan

Ann Beckman, Manager of Regional Systems Planning and Growth Strategy, 651-602-1669  (powerpoint presentation at meeting)

Briefing/Discussion (20 minutes)

5.

(2009-XXX) Reimbursement authorization for City of St. Paul regional park projects financed with FY 2011 Parks and Trails Fund appropriation (enclosed)

Arne Stefferud, Planning Analyst-Parks, 651-602-1360

Briefing/Discussion/Action (5 minutes)

6.

(2009-XXX) Park Acquisition Opportunity Grant request to purchase 8.9 acre parcel for Carver Park Reserve, Three Rivers Park District (enclosed)

Arne Stefferud, Planning Analyst-Parks, 651-602-1360

Briefing/Discussion/Action (5 minutes)

7.

Reports

• Chair
• Commissioners
• Staff

Charles Haas, Chair