2-18-1959Minutes of the Regular Meeting
PARK BOARD OF
Village of Golden Valley
February 18, 1959 7:05 P.M.
The Park Board of the Village of Golden Valley met at its regular monthly
meeting at the temporary Village Hall, Wednesday, February 18, at 7:05 P.M.
Present were Stockman, Byrnes, Petersen, Recreational Director Reed and
Recording Secretary Sullivan. Also present were Ulstad, Snetsinger and
Summer Recreation employee Jerry Ferguson. The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and approved.
REPORT ON LEGION DEED: Mr. Ulstad advised the Board there are no
ti
restricons. The Board will take no further action until it is, again,
contacted by the Legion.
LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR SUMMER RECREATION STAFF: Mr. Ulstad advised that
all active employees are covered by Village insurance.
REPORT ON GUIDE PLAN BOOK MEETING: Dr. Petersen stated that this meeting
was of great interest, and complimented Mr. Hawkes on the splendid job he did
in preparing his preliminary sketch for land useage in Golden Valley. He
stated that several changes were suggested by those attending the meeting.
The Park Board would like to see the following two changes made in the Guide
Plan: 1. The total acreage for Parks in Golden Valley should not include
the 1000 acres of Wirth Park. 2. Future needs of our existing Parks should
be included. Mr. Ulstad stated the Guide Plan has been accepted as a guide
only, and not as a hard and fast plan. The Board will receive a copy of
this book.
REPORT ON INCREASING NUMBER OF PARK BOARD NT,"MBERS: Mr. Ulstad stated that
the Park Board of Golden Valley is limited by law to three members.
RECREATION REPORT:
1, Mr. Reed stated seven persons have signed contracts as Summer Recreation
employees, and that he has increased the wages of high school students from
$250.00 to $280.00. Mr. Byrnes made the motion that we authorize Mr. Stockman,
as President, to co-sign these contracts. The motion was seconded and carried.
2. Mr. Reed informed the Board that a sketch and price of a new Minneapolis
shelter, which Golden Valley may find desirable, will be available within a
few weeks. The Board will wait for this information before it contacts an
architect for sketches.
3. Mr. Reed suggested that he and the Board approach Mr. Enghauser regarding
the use of his pool for the Summer Recreation Program. Mr. Reed will arrange
an appointment, and if Mr. Enghauser is agreeable, Mr. Ulstad will check on
insurance. As a precautionary measure, Mr. Reed will write a letter to
Mr, Cerveny of the Minneapolis Board of Education, asking for an appointment
to discuss the use of Lincoln Junior High School pool. This pool costs 417.00
a morning, or $680.00 for an eight week program.
4. The Board held a general discussion regarding the closing of the skating
rinks. Mr. Byrnes made a motion that we discontinue maintenance of all
skating areas after Sunday, February 22. Dr. Petersen seconded the motion.
The motion passed. Mr. Reed will notify Mr. Elsen. Mr. Ulstad will ask
Mr. Denzin to flood once more this season.
February 18, 1959, Minutes Continued
5. Mr. Reed stated he has discussed the hiring of a full-time Recreation
Director for Golden Valley with Dr. Fitzgerald. Dr. Fitzgerald told
Mr. Reed that, when the time cores, he will be more than happy to
recommend such a director.
BUDGET: Mr. Byrnes stated the Board has not received a December 31st
budget report, and Mr. Ulstad informed Board that no reports for this
quarter were issued to any of the departments. Mr. Ulstad stated that
the annual report, comparing budget to actual expenditures, would soon
be completed.
REPORT ON JANUARY LION'S CLUB MEETING: Mr. Stockman advised Board that
the speaker at this meeting was the Superintendent of the Hennepin
County Work House, who advised that his major problem is finding suf-
ficient work to keep inmates busy. Mr. Stockman approached him with
the idea of using Work House labor on the parks in Golden Valley. The
Board would have to furnish a truck, and pay the guards. The entire
Board will visit the Work House to discuss this matter. If it is
decided the idea is worth -while, a request must be put in writing and
presented to the Board of Regents at the Work House.
PARK DEVELOPMENT SKETCHES: Mr. Snetsinger presented his revised sketches
to the Board. There was a general discussion on all. It was noted that
a storm sewer would be needed at Golden Oaks Park. In view of this,
Mr. Ulstad mentioned the Park land to the North of this Park, and stated
that it would be enlarged by 22 acres on March 12. Mr. Stockman stated
that the Planning Commission has advised the Board that General Mills
is willing to donate 5 acres of land in this same area for Park purposes.
Dr. Petersen will investigate this land, and report to the Board.
Mr. Byrnes made a motion that we initiate action to accept the General
Mills offer of 5 acres of land for Park purposes. Mr. Stockman seconded
the motion. The motion passed. Mr. Ulstad will write a letter to General
Mills. The Board gave a "well done" to all those who worked so hard on
the Sketches. The Board will go before the Council and Planning Commission
on February 24, for approval of these sketches.
The next Park Board meeting will be March 11.
There being no further business, motion was made to adjourn the meeting at
9:30. The motion was seconded and carried.
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