1-16-1958Minutes of the Regular Meeting
PARK BOARD OF
Village of Golden Valley
January 16, 1958 7:45 P.M.
The Park Board of the Village of Golden Valley met at its regular
monthly meeting at the temporary Village Hall, Thursday,
January 16, 1958, at 7:45 P.M. Present were Ostroot, Stockman,
Brynes, and Consultant Bob Corwined The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and approved. M, s," s,jhvah ,,e«,,_,, b seem44#1.
Mr. Ostroot moved that Mr. Stockman be appointed President of
the Golden Valley Park Board for 1958. The motion passed.
Mr. Stockman accepted.
There were no public requests.
Old Business: Skating Areas --
Three parks will have ten inch boards for practice hockey
rinks.... Scheid, Papoose and Seeman.
Lions Club rink boards have been constructed, are being
painted, and should be completed Monday, January 20. The
warming house repairs at Lions Club Park have been completed.
The Police Department will be asked to help maintain it.
The lights are up at the High School hockey rink.
It has been decided, at this time, that lighting at Seeman
Park would not be worthwhile in view of the permanent
construction to be done titre later in the year.
It was decided not to go to a great deal of expense to light
Papoose Park. Motion was made and seconded to install
lighting at Papoose Park. 1140+ivh P161-tC'-
It was reported that Don Wilson's rink contains a lot of
water. We will give him a small amount of help.
Crowley Fence submitted a bid of $200. for repair to equip-
ment at Glendale Park.
Mr. John Sullivan, representing the Little League, was present.
He is interested in securing four practice fields for next summer:
One at Papoose, two at Seeman, Mr. Corwine will check with
Mr. Denzin to see about an area at Natchez, and Scheid will, also,
be investigated. The League needs only level ground -- no grass.
Mr. Corwine will check to see that the four are evenly spaced
throughout Village. If Village continues at present rate of
growth, by 1960 there will be two complete Little Leagues.
Report on acquisition of Scheid Park Property: Papers are being
drawn up for owner's signatures. The Council has authorized
payment of money -- after which, property will belong to Park
Board.
Bond Issue Committee Chairman: Mr. J hn Ferguson, in a discussion
with Mr. Stockman, was told the Park �oard is in a very good
January 16, 1958, Minutes Continued
position to help any such Chairman. Mr. Ferguson stated he would
accept this Chairmanship, but would like to meet with the Park Board
to find out thinking, ideas, etc. Mr. Stockman recommended that if
his appointment was approved by the Board, the recommendations of
his Committee should be followed by the Park Board. Mr. Byrnes
made a motion to appoint Mr. Ferguson as Park Bond Issue Committee
Chairman. Motion was accepted.
Recreation Report: Bob Corwine explained a $5000. budget for
recreation this year. He had talked with Stan Anderson and Bob
Van Hauer of the S. R. A. concerning the recreation program. It
Is recommended the Park Board take over the entire Summer Program.
Salaries for a director, 5 or 6 playground leaders, equipment, etc.
would vary, but not exceed $5000. The S. R. A. would take care of
the rest of the program for the year - such as football, basketball,
archery - on the S. R. A. budget of $1250. Ray Stockman said we
should assume as much of the recreational responsibility as we can
as soon as possible. It is very important to secure a Director as
the program will not develope until this step is taken. Suggested
a list be started on suitable applicants. Mr. Ostroot moved we
accept this budget, secure Director, and get program into operation.
Mr. Byrnes seconded motion. Bob Corwine will investigate releasing
above information to press.
Brookview Golf Course: Ray Stockman is, again, going to work on
Mert Dresser to see if he will take Chairmanship.
Salary for Consultant Bob Corwine was discussed. In accordance with
our agreement with the Council, he is to be paid by the month at a
salary of $175. His salary will stay at this rate until time a
Bond Issue is passed. Other arrangements will be made at that time.
Motion was made and secondedzndPa,sse-C.
Salary to be paid Mrs. Sullivan for secretarial work was discussed.
It was agreed she will continue on an hourly basis of $1.50, and we
are investigating a mileage rate for her car coming to and going
from the monthly Park Board meeting.
Park Property Spring Green Addition: It was decided this is not a
Park Board problem as property was received upon a decision of the
Council. Therefore, a letter is to be written to Council telling
them that disposal of property is entirely up to them. Estimated
market value is 4$7500., with x$545. in taxes accrued since
dedication to Village.
Mr. Clarence Scherer has been appointed as Chairman of the Council
Committee on Parks. we will be happy to work with him.
Mrs. Latterell and Mr. Hendrickson, representing
the Citizen's
League,
were present. They wanted information regarding
our Park Board
expansion to present at their January 27 General
Meeting to the
public.
Mr. Hendrickson asked how far along Park Board has
progressed with
regard to Bond Issue. Ile informed. him we are in
prices until we hear from Committee. $125,000 to
no position to
$150,000 will
quote
be
needed to acquire needed land.
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Mr. Bill Hovey, representing the Golden Valley Citizens League,
was present. He was interested in Park Board progress, and
mainly the purchase of additional property at Scheid Park. He
was informed of the purchase of this property.
Mr. Ostroot commented on the Hennepin County Park Board meeting.
There being no further business, Mr. Byrnes moved to adjourn the
meeting. Mr. Ostroot seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned
at 9:45 P.M.
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Secretary
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