11-19-1958minutes of the Regular Meeting
PARK BOARD OF
Village of Golden Valley
November 19, 1958 7:45 P.M.
The Park Board of the Village of Golden Valley met at its regular monthly
meeting at the Village Hall, Wednesday, November 19, at 7:45 P.M. Present
were Stockman, Byrnes, Petersen, Recreational Director Reed and Recording
Secretary Sullivan. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and
approved.
P. B. OLSON PROPERTY: On October 20, the Park Board met with the Village
Administrator and the Village Engineer to inspect the P. B. Olson property,
which is now tax delinquent -- the thought being that the Park Board might
be in a position to secure these approximately 20 acres of land for ap—
proximately 6W16,000. It was decided to meet with the Planning Commission
to discuss this possible acquisition on November 13, at which time Dir. Olson
advised that he hoped to keep most of the high land. It was decided the
Planning Commission would make a study of this land, and the Park Board
suggested it would be willing to hire a landi`architect to represent it in
an investigation as to whether or not to accept this property. The Board
will table this matter until it has heard from the Planning Commission.
DONATION OF LEGION PROPERTY: Dr. Petersen informed the Board the total
cost of this property to us, whichthe sewer assessment, is
$499.91 per acre. Dr. Petersen will check on the yearly taxes. 1&T . Stockman
will write PAr. Loomis of the Legion stating Board will contact his group as
soon as the preliminary sketch is received from Mr. Corwine.
P:3AD017BROOK SCHOOL DISTRICT: The Board will take not further action on the
tennis courts until after the Bond Issue.
RECREATION REPORT: Mr. Reed advised Board that the University of Minnesotaa
will send four or five recreation majors into a suburban area during the
Summer months. This service has been offered to Golden Valley by Dr.
Fitzgerald. These students would take any area the Board suggests,
investigate it thoroughly and submit their recommendations in the form of
a Board Plot, which could go on display in the Village. Mr. Byrnes made
a motion that we accept Dr. Fitzgerald's offer to send recreation majors
to our community to make a study and develope a park plan model based on
their findings and recommendations. The motion was seconded and carried.
Skating: Mr. Reed reported Mr. Denzin has the skating areas in good
shape. Par. Reed will check on possible need of a warming house guard,
and advise Board.
Insurance Coverage: Mr. Reed recommended the Summer Staff be covered
by insurance, and stated the Indemnity Insurance Company of North
America will give coverage of x;100,000. for an annual premium of
5.25.j, ?.s. Reed gill write the National Recreation Association to
see about a reduced rate for Golden Valley because of its part time
recreation program, and will advise the Board.
Recreation Director's 114ages: Dr. Petersen made a motion to pay Glen
Reed in 1959 as Recreation Consultant and Director of Summer Recreation
:100. per month during the months of January, February, March, April,
May, October, November and December, and ;425. per month during June,
July, August and September, plus mileage. The motion was seconded and
passed.
November 19, 1958, slinutes Continued
TAr. Byrnes made a motion that Glen Reed, our Recreation Director, be allowed
to spend not more than X10,000 toward the administration of the 1959 Sumner
Recreation Program., The motion seconded and passed.
BUDGET: The budget was discussed, and it was decided there should be no heavy
expenditures for the remainder for the year.
HENNEPIN COUNTY PARK BOARD MEETING: The Park Board attended the Hennepin County
Park Board meeting at Columbia Manor on October 29. It was a very informative
meeting.
PARK BOARD CONSULTANT: The Board held a general discussion, and decided to table
this matter until its December meeting.
BOND ISSUE: The members of the Board brought each other up to date on the
promotion of the Bond Issue, and discussed the work yet to be done.
A motion was made to hire 1�xs. Sullivan as Recording Secretary to the Park Board
on an annual salary of $500. Per year, to be paid monthly at X41.66. Any expenses
pertaining to the Park Board iFTork will be billed at her, discretion along with her
mileage allowance of $3.00 per meeting. The motion was seconded and passed.
There being no further business, motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 11.:00.
The motion was seconded and carried.
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