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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR IJIEETING
PARK BOARD
Village of Golden Valley
September - 1955
On September 14, 1955, the Golden Valley Park Board met in regular session in the
Village Hall. Present were Stockman, Gustafson and Ostroot.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
AMSC that dedication of the Lion's Club Park, Lillian Seaman Park and Papoose Park
be postponed from September 10 to September 17 to avoid conflict with other matters
requiring the attention of the Village Council.
AMSC that letter of appreciation be sent to Boy Scout Troop No. 284 for the fine job
of clearing the trees from Lion's Club Park.
PAPOOSE PARK — Messrs Markus, Anderson and Lisy from Papoose Park area were present
to report cooperation in`ir.:proving their area park. They will assist in construction
of a pump shelter and work on a possible park shelter for summer playground use and
winter warming house, with the goal of building in the spring of 1956. Rough sketch
supplied by our architect appealed to them. Vie are to proceed with plans to be used
for construction. Plans are completed for installing the pump in our well at the
park, the grading having; been completed.
LILLIAN SEAMAN PARK — The lighting in the park and surrounding area has been reviewed
and it was found that there can be no change without major expenditure at the present
time.
LION'S CLUB PARK — Attention was called to the need for painting and improving the
hardware on the warming house. Members of the Lion's Club will probably arrange to
take care of the painting. Swan Erickson will be asked to take care of the hardware.
President Stockman reported that he had secured details for the regulation back stop
to be constructed, making the park available for Junior and Little League use. The
Lion's Club has indicated that they' -will underwrite the cost and have allocated !1,000.
for the time being. Construction of the diamond and the back stop will be started
as soon as the grading can be completed.
The next regular meeting will be held on October 12, 1955•
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