2-20-1958Minutes of the Regular. Meeting
PARK BOARD OF
Village of Golden Valley
February 20, 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,
February 20, 1958, at 7:45 P.M. Present were Mr. Stockman,
Mr. Ostroot, Mr.. Byrnes, Consultant Bob Coniine, and Recording
Secretary Mrs. Sullivan. The minutes of the previous meeting
were read, corrected and approved as corrected. The minutes of
a special meeting were read and approved.
There were no special requests.
Report on Skating Areas:
Warming House at Lions Club Park: The Police Department will
take care of closing it up, and maintenance men will be
responsible for opening it up. Park Board should write
letters of thanks.
The Recognition Plaque from the Lions Club of Golden Valley
has been installed at Lions Club Park, but on a temporary
basis because of condition of ground at this time.
The "boards" are up at Lions Club Park.
The "lights" are up at Papoose Park.
Two sets of 12" hockey boards have been installed --- at Scheid
and Seeman Parks.
When work is done next Summer on ball diamonds at Papoose Park,
we should take into consideration Winter activities because
ground is not level.
Arrangements for Closing Skating Areas:
There was a general discussion on this question with regard to
budget, interest and weather. Mr. Stockman moved we stop
flooding rinks as of today, continue clearing rinks as
dictated by weather and interest - up to a point. Mr. Byrnes
seconded motion. Motion passed.
Scheid Property Status:
Mr. Ostroot stated the Park Board now owns this property. The
deed was delivered to Village Monday, February 17. Title of
Scheid Park property has now passed to the Village.
Request for Purchase of Part of Scheid Property:
Park Board was informed of Mr. Berg's desire to purchase the
lot next to his home located adjacent to the Scheid Park area.
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Mr. Stockman stated that any Park Board property is held in
public trust, and that the Park Board cannot sell any property
without procedure regulated by law. It was decided this
matter would not be brought up again unless Mr. Berg attends
one of the Park Board's monthly meetings. He has been
invited, and to date, has not appeared. Mr. Corwine
commented our interest should be in buying property, and not
in selling; it.
Vacating Park Property:
Mr. Stockman stated that he, representing the Park Board, met
with a group of interested property owners in Spring Green at
the home of Dr. Lindquist concerning vacating park property
behind shopping center on Turners Crossroad. The problem of
use of Park property was discussed at great length, and the
people were advised that from a Park standpoint it would be
impractical and not serve the community. It was suggested
it might be possible to affect a trade between the property
lying to the East of the present Park property and the
property near the rest home.
Hiring of Summer Recreation Director period, salary and
mileage:
This section of the Agenda was opened with a general discussion
of the special meeting at which the Park Board interviewed Mr.
Glen Reid, resident of Golden Valley, in reference to the
position of part-time Recreational Director. After consid-
erable discussion at the special meeting concerning the
desires of the Park Board, Mr. Reid indicated he would be
very happy to accept the position if the appointment was forth-
coming.
Mr. Byrnes moved to appoint Mr. Reid to the position of
Recreational Director for the Summer. The motion was seconded
and passed. It was, also, moved that Mr. Reid receive a salary
of $1200. plus a mileage allowance of $60. In addition, the
Director will have a budget of $3500. to be used for the
employment of recreational personnel and the purchase of
recreation equipment as needed for an 8 or 9 week Summer Program,
commencing approximately June 16, and ending approximately
August 15. The Director is expected to commence immediately in
making the necessary arrangements for personnel and development
of the program. He is further expected to report progress to
the Park Board periodically. It was further requested that he
keep records of his approximate mileage to be used as a basis for
next year's budget. His salary and mileage allowance expense will
be paid in 3 equal payments in the months of June, July and August,
In accordance with Village payroll procedure. His salary will
start from June 1. The motion was seconded and passed. Mr.
Corwine was directed to draft Mr. Reid's contract, in proper form,
for signatures of Mr. Reid and the Park Board.
Equipment Purchase:
Mr. Ostroot moved to purchase one reconditioned typewriter at a
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price of $100. - the purchase to be based on the acceptance of
Mrs. Sullivan. It was seconded and passed.
Report on Citizen's Park Committee:
Mr. Corwine held a general discussion on the first meeting
held February 10, 1958, and told of the large amount of infor-
mation mailed to the organizations present at the meeting,
and, also, to those organizations not represented. The next
meeting will be held on March 10. Mr. Stockman stated, if it
is possible, complete Park Board should be present. Mr.
Corwine stated we should have a "Steering committee" which
we hope, will be formulated in near future.
To improve public relations of
in our everyday activities, we
Mr. Ostroot said we should have
meetings in Suburban Press and
Stockman will notify the papers
the Park Board, Mr. Byrnes suggested,
invite public to monthly meetings.
monthly notice of Park Board
the Robbinsdale paper. Mr.
a week in advance of each meeting.
Mr. Corwine informed Park Board of Mr. Ken Rahn's announcement at
Citizen's Park Committee meeting of 5 or 6 acres of land which
have been given to Park Board by State Highway Department. It is
300 feet deep and 831 feet long. The Park Board should buy along
side the property in any available direction. Mr. Stockman is to
write a letter to Village asking for clarification and status of
the property.
Report on Expenditures and Quarterly Budget Report:
There was a general discussion of this year's budget with
regard to what has been spent, and the amount left. Mr.
Stockman stated Carl Nadasdy told Village to send Park Board
a monthly statement. Mr. Byrnes will call on Mr. Murphy, and
Mr. Byrnes and Mr. Corwine will work together setting up Park
Board books.
There being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the
meeting. The motion was seconded. The meeting adjourned at
9:25 P.M.
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