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8-21-1958Minutes of the Regular Meeting PARK BOARD OF Village of Golden Valley August 21, 1958 7:40 P.M. The Park Board of the Village of Golden Valley met at its regular monthly meeting at the temporary Village Ball, Thursday, August 21, at 7:40 P.M. Present were Stockman, Byrnes, Oetroot, Petersen, Recreational Director Reed and Recording Secretary Sullivan. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. SUT.SM RECREATION PROGRAM: The Park Board held a general discussion with Glen Reed regarding the poor cooperation his Summer Recreation Program received from the Meadow - brook School District, and the 100% cooperation it received from all other sources in Golden Valley. The Park Board held a general discussion with Glen Reed regarding the lack of enthusiasm for the Dick Seibert Baseball Clinic. It was decided the Park Board, along with Glen, would ask to appear on the agenda at a Babe Ruth League meeting to inform the officials. Pair. Stockman stated the Park Board and the Village of Golden Valley should compliment Mr. Reed and his Summer Recreation Staff for the splendid job they did this past Summer. 111r. Ostroot made a motion that Mix. Reed be complimented on the organization of the Summer Program. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. Motion passed. There was a general discussion regarding this year's Winter Program, and what portion of it the S.R.A. will handle. Mr. Reed will check with Mr. Stan Anderson to see if S.R.A. will handle skating this Winter. b'Pr. Reed was asked if he would work in an advisory capacity during the remainder of this year. Pair. Reed stated he would. Yx. Ostroot made a motion we employ Glen Reed on an advisory capacity for the balance of 1958, September through December, at a fee of $50.00 per month. Motion was seconded and carried. There was a general discussion regarding next year's Summer Program, and the importance of selecting a Recreational Director now to enable him to have time to work out all details. Mr. Ostroot made motion that we retain Mr. Reed as Recreational Director of Summer Program in Golden Valley for 1959. Mr. Byrnes seconded the motion. Motion passed. :::r. Reed stated his final report on the 1958 Summer Program will be given at the next meeting, and he would like to have it presented to Council by a Park Board member. Mr. Reed submitted his 1959 budget request in the amount of $12,000. This figure will be presented to Council. LJR. ARNIE DENZIN attended the meeting to discuss his department's budget request for 1959. It was decided we would ask the Council to approve $9,050. for this purpose. Mr. Denzin informed Board of dead oak trees in Golden Oaks Park, and stated his department would see they are removed. The Board thanked Mr. Denzin for the cooperation he gave the Summer Program. August 21, 1958, P,Iinutes Continued There was a general discussion by Board of 3.959 budget request. 4 mills should be asked for. The Board should have an automatic 5t�20,000. each year to develope what it has. A December election vote for park improvement was discussed. If the Council does not grant Park Board $$25,000. to 150,000. from general funds for next year's budget, we should secure their okey to run the Bond Issue. MR. PMT DRESSER, PdZADOWBR00K SCHOOL BOARD: Mr. Dresser complimented Glen Reed on his Summer Program. Tire Reed mentioned his S =ier Recreation experience at Meed.owbrook. Mr. Dresser suggested Glen present next Summer's plan to School Board. Mr. Reed will do this after he has received his 1959 budget. There was a general discussion by Board and Mx. Dresser regarding skating rink, lights, poles and electricity. Ps. Dresser stated water and electricity will be run out in general area. M.r. Dresser mentioned lack of facilities for girls in his area, and asked Board's thinking on a tennis court. He asked if Board would pay for one- half of cost. He was advised the Park Board would hire Bob Corvine to make a survey, but that a decision could not be given to him at this time because of budget. I:x. Dresser, Pair. Corwine and Park Board will arrange a luncheon meeting early in September. ?:R. GEORGE PATCHIN REGARDING THREE LOADS OF FILL: 11r. Patchin lives near Golden Oaks jjl. His property is 6 feet higher than the Park, and he wants fill to gradually slope this area into Park. He will sod and maintain this area which amounts to 1,000 square feet. Isar. Denzin informed him we have the dirt, and that he will take care of the matter. A representative from Legion Baseball will be invited to our next meeting. The Park Board has received a letter of resignation from Sheldon Ostroot because of business reasons. In view of this letter, and with regret, Pair. Stockman made a motion to accept Mr. Ostroot's resignation, and for- ward his letter to the Ccuncil for due processing. Ifir. Byrnes seconded the motion. Tiotion passed. Dr. Ray Petersen was invited to the meeting, and asked if he would be interested in replacing Mr. Ostroot. There was a general discussion of Park Board activities. Dr. Petersen stated he would accept. His letter of recommendation will be foniarded to the Council. There being no further business, motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 11:05 P*M. The motion was seconded and carried. Attest: z't e retary Pre 'dent