4-17-1958Minutes of the Regular Meeting
PARK BOARD OF
Village of Golden Valley
April 17, 1958 7:30 P,11.
The Park Board of the Village of Golden Valley met at its regular monthly
meeting at the temporary Village Hall, Thursday April 17, 1958, at 7:30 P.M.
Present were Stockman, Byrnes, Ostroot, Consultant Corwin, Village Ad-
ministrator Roger Ulstad, Recreational Director Reed, Arnie Denzin and
Recording Secretary itis. Sullivan. The minutes of the previous meeting were
read and approved.
Report of Recreational Director Glen Reed: Mr. Reed stated he has decided
not to hire as assistant at a salary of `;675.00, but ,,rill hire one additional
regular employee at a salary of x$,500. The new total for SIunmer Recreation
employees will be x2450. Mr. Reed stated a car allowance must be given in
all instances. He submitted the names of four individuals to be approved by
the Park Board as Summer Recreation employees: Roger Kuhn, William Walters,
Ester Hammen and Carol Theisen. Mr. Byrnes moved we accept these four
individuals for the Summer Recreation Program, 11r. Ostroot seconded. The
motion was carried. Mr. Reed submitted for the Park Board's signature Work
Agreements, in corrected form, for three of the above mentioned people. The
Work Agreement for Ester Hammen is not ready as of this date. Mr. Reed has
one position left to fill.
Ntr. Reed requested permission to purchase two Archery "back structures" to be
used by Golden Valley Recreation in Scheid Park. Park Board informed Mr. Reed
this purchase would be up to his discretion, as he is in complete control of
his 'budget.
D?r. Reed made contact with the three ball clubs in Golden Valley, has
investigated the lakes for a swimming site and has examined existing equipment
inventory. Mr. Reed was, again, complimented by Park Board.
Spring Maintenance of Playgrounds: Idr. Denzin reported on the work to be done
in our various parks. His report included ball fields. There was a general
discussion of costs and the hiring of a Summer park employee. The following
estimate was submitted to cover both of these items:
a. Hiring of park employee for S=mer (May to August)
2nd quarter costs $720.
b. Borrowed labor for putting areas in shape 250.
c. Materials, soils and seed 100. $1070.
Mr. Denzin was satisfied with this estimate. Mr. Byrnes made motion we authorize
I,ir. Denzin engage full time park employee from May through August at $360. per
month. Mr. Ostroot seconded. Motion passed.
Temporary Backstops (3): There was a general discussion covering backstops.
Mr. Stockman moved that the backstop from Natchez be removed, and installed
in Golden Oaks. Mr. Byrnes seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Ostroot moved that
we erect two temporary backstops at an approximate cost of '11.30.00 each. Motion
was seconded and carried.
Purchase of Cutting Equipment: IIr. Denzin informed the Park Board there is
no need to purchase additional equipment at this time. Mr. Denzin will be
asked for recommendations at the next Park Board budget meeting.
Mr. Denzin suggested the garage (behind the fire house) could be used to store
hockey equipment. He advised Park Board that light poles at Golden Valley High
School are permanent. Mr. Denzin was complimented by Board on his job.
April 17, 1958, Minutes Continued
Quarterly Report: Mr. Corwine discussed Budget Meeting with Council and
Heads of Departments set for April 29. Mr. Ulstad will be furnished
several copies of our Quarterly Report, and he will get them into hands
of Council. There was a general discussion between Mr. Ulstad and Park
Board regarding a monthly budget breakdown. Mr. Ulstad gave Park Board
his assurance this report would be furnished. Mr. Denzin should be asked
to submit a breakdown of his monthly spending -- backstops, leveling, etc.
Mr. Ulstad was asked to get Park Board on Council's Agenda for May 6, to
discuss Bond Issue vote. Mr. Stockman suggested another meeting be set
up for this month to set up agenda for Council meeting.
The Scheid Property taxes of $2500* were discussed with Mr. Ulstad. It
is his feeling the sewer portion of the amount ($1700.) should not be
paid by Park Board. He will, also, check on the $999.18 paid to the
Hennepin County Park Board. He feels this should be paid from some other
budget.
There being no further business, motion was made to adjourne the meeting
at 9:50 P.N!. The motion was seconded and carried.
Secretary
Attest: \ -4
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