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-`INUTE S OF RErTULAR _ ME T T ING OF PARK BOARD
Village of rTolden Valley
May 157 1957
The regular meeting of the Perk Board was held at the Village Hall
at 7 P.M. on May 15, 1957• Present were Ostroot, Stockman, Chapman
and Corwine, and Gustafson appeared during the meeting.
Chairman Ostroot stated that inquiry revealed the Board has $1000
approximately in funds for the park purposes for the balance of the year.
The minutes of all the previous meetings were unanimously approved as
submitted and read.
Discussion was had regarding archery programming and uses. On motion of
Stockman, duly seconded and carried, it was agreed that the SRA is to
determine the placing and use of archery in the village Parks in the
absence of funds to hire a recreational director who would ot:praise
decide such matters. The Chairman is to notify Mr. Van Hauer or the head
of SRA in the Village.
Stockman reported he had a phone call from a woman who wished to know if
there was to be a Park in the West urban area before she purchases a home
It was concluded that in such cases we must advise the people that our
present problem, since we lack funds, is to use what we now have, and
if funds are available later to acquire for the future and develop the
top priority areas.
Announcement of th Star & Tribune BaseBall Clinic in the Village on
June 27 was made, for boys 10 and over. Since this is being publicized in
the city and suburban newspapers, no action was required by the Board,
except that it was concluded that the necessary park area arrangements
for the purpose that day be made for both Babe Ruth & Little League.
It was moved, and on second unanimously resolved that letters of
acknowledgment of splendid civic cooperation and support for the Park
Referendum in the last election be prepared and sent to the League of
Women Voters, Noble Ave PTA, Jr Chamber of Commerce, Dist 89 School
Board, glen Terrace garden Club, SRA, Suburban Press, and the Mpls Park
Board.
Stockman reported that he is waiting for prices on letterheads.
Chapman opened discussion regarding need of professional park planner
,and architect Corwine's services, and although short of adequate funds
for that purpose and altho bond referendum was lost, it appeared necessar
to continiz Corwine's serviges tho we could not pay him his full value
of his services. Upon discussion, and it appearing that Mr Corwine was
agreeable, it was on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
resolved to may hire Corwine to June 1, 1957 for �P300 fee for such
services to be and now being furnished. i,,ir Corwine to make review of
the system and determine where combination sets be placed, also
to determine needs for repairs and backstop at Lillian Seaman and at
the Lions, and check the infields and see about placing them in shape,
tour the parks and take on other problems as they arise.
On motion of Stockman, duly secorxled and unanimously carried, it was
resolved to retain Robert r. Corwine In further advisory capacity
for further services after June 1, 1957 as deemed necessary and on terms
to be agreed upon at that time between him arra the Board.
Stockman and Corwine agreed to take care of repairing the backstop at
Seaman. Wally rustafson is to see about the rock problem and see the
adult in charge to clean up the area.
As to need for financing there was discuslon including a proposal that
the Board go to the Council for funds; also as to going ahead with
separ.te election based on soundness of our survey and plan, and validity
of our conclusion and needs, as proposed by Chapman. Stockman suggested
we apply for part of the unallocated cigarette ari liquor funds, or unused
snow removal funds, by letter and request appropriation by letter and
support It by appearing before Cofincil as well. It was pointed out
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that the $201--0 1957 appropriation was purely an administratate cost
appropriation, and was not meant ,nd could not have been i.ntedded
as sufficient or adgquate for maintenance or improvements in the
current Park system or play�ound areas. It Zsas concluded that
Chapman with the aid of budget information should submit such a
proposed letter to the council setting forth our needs for the fkux
council fall meotinFq in Sept. It was also sug7ested we present
a proposal for a 2 mill levy for budget for Parks, and point out
the needs justifying approximately a $15,000 figure for such purposes.
Use of anticipation warrants was discussed.
Chairman @stroot reported that of the X2000 current year appropriation
$1087.08 has been to dated charged against the Park Board, apart from
the `1200 special contract by the village in hiring Architect Corwine
for the survey on parks.
Stockman suggested a special meetin7 of the board to review possible
special election, to secure a representation of groups of citizens
pro and con, ann SRA, High School, Jr Chamber, League, etc. It was
pointed out that many children in need of recreation are not in the
recreation programs sponsored by the Lions or Babe Ruth am Little
League, etc., and there is need for a Recreational Director and
a ^-enere(al Recreation. and Park System. It was estimated there are
4300 children in the Village, and only 71 in the Babe Ruth program.
Discussion was had regardir_e showing projection of assessed values,
and cost per person, etc., and bonding* over 30 years. Ostroot agreed
to see the SChool Board about an authorization in their election to
cooperat& with the Park Board.
It was considered that a special meeting be held in preparation for
a public meeting; that at the public meeting information be secured
and discussed setting a target date for a bond election anew; that
preparations be made for appearance before the Village Council for
setting a new election on the basis that the people should decide
if the Parks are worth setting up at this time; that, inquiry be
made as to the pros and cons of organized civic groups.
There beim no further business the m
Attest: President
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