6-30-1958Minutes of the Regular Meeting
PARK BOARD OF
Village of Golden Valley
June 30, 1958 8:00 P.M.
The Park Board of the Village of Golden Valley met at its regular monthly
meeting at the Village Hall, Monday, June 30, 1958, at 8:00 P.M. Present
were Stockman, Byrnes, Ostroot, Consultant Corwine, Recreational Director
Reed and Recording Secretary Sullivan. The minutes of the April 17th
Park Board meeting were read and approved. The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and approved with one correction.
Report of Recreational Director Reed: LiNanna Willey was recommended to
the Board for approval as a Sum: :r Recreation employee. The motion was
made, seconded and carried to hire her. Mr. Reed stated he has dis-
charged Ester Hammen, and submitted the name of Stephanie Sten as her
replacement. Her Work Agreement has previously been signed by the Board.
The motion was made, seconded and carried to hire her. Mr. Reed discussed
his Summer Program in detail:
Swimming: Program is going very well.
Athletic Supply: Equipment is in good shape, and very little needs
replacing.
Movie Program: Program is going fine.
Crafts: Craft supplies are gone, and help is needed. There was a
general discussion by Board of Glen's needs, and the Park
Board Budget. Mr. Byrnes moved we authorize an additional
$10006 expenditure for the Summer Recreation Program.
Mr. Ostroot seconded the motion. Motion was passed. The
Board agreed we should ask for consideration in appointing
next Summer's Recreational Director this Fall, after
Mr. Reed submits his final report, for definite reasons of
planning.
Payment to Mr. Corwin for Consultant Services during Month of June: Mr.
Corwine presented Board with a bill for $175.00. Motion was made, seconded
and carried to make payment of this bill.
There was a general discussion by Board regarding its future association
with Mr. Corwine. It was agreed his help would be needed. It was sug-
gested he go on an hourly payment basis of $6.00 per hour, with all re-
quests for his help to be put in writing. Motion was made that as a
temporary measure beginning July 1, 1958, Mr. Corwine's services be retained
on an hourly basis of $6.00 upon our request for study of any special
projects. Motion was seconded and passed.
There was a general discussion of policies of surrounding suburban areas re-
garding Park property inclusion in new plats. Mr. Corwine will check with
Plat Committee of Planning Commission.
Crandles Pand: flrJr. Corwine suggested we maintain this land for skating, but
refuse it as a Park because there is no land involved. Motion was made to
refuse acquisition of this land, but to maintain it for skating purposes.
Motion was seconded and carried.
Mr. Stockman started a general discussion regarding Voting District #6, and
whether or not this one area could be assessed for Parks, if it so desired.
Mr. Corwine stated the LAW says this can be done. Motion was made, seconded
and passed for Mr. Stockman to form a committee in this area to get a
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petition, and run down facts.
The Legion Baseball in Village has area of land it would like to donate to
Park Board. A•representative from the Legion will be invited to our next
meeting to discuss this land.
There was a general discussion covering M7* Ostroot's resignation from the
Park Board. Mr. Ostroot was asked to submit a letter recommending a new
Board member.
The date of the next Park Board meeting was not decided because of irregular
Summer schedules.
There being no further business, motion was made to adjourn the meeting at
9:35 P.M* The motion was seconded and carried.
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