4-15-1959Minutes of the Regular Meeting
PARK BOARD OF
Village of Golden Valley
April 15, 1959 7:05 P.M.
The Park Board of the Village of Golden Valley met at its regular monthly
meeting at the Village Hall, Wednesday, April 15, at 7:05 P.M. Present
were Stockman, Byrnes, Petersen, Recreation Director Reed and Recording
Secretary Sullivan. Also present were Ulstad, Snetsinger, Bolls, Denzin,
Kane and Ostroot. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and ap-
proved - this meeting being a special one called for April 1.
GOLDEN VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD RE: TENNIS COURTS: Mr. Stockman stated he has
talked with Mr. Dresser, and is not entirely satisfied with the relation-
ship between the School Board and the Park Board. A general discussion
followed. Dr. Petersen will make arrangements for a special School Board -
Park Board meeting. We will have to find out how much money they will
contribute, and secure a decision regarding placement. Mr. Reed will pre-
sent his Summer Program plans at this meeting. The School Board will be
told that the Park Board will place one or two backstops and volley ball
standards in their area, and Mr. Reed and Mr. Snetsinger will prepare
sketches for presentation at this meeting. The question of legality of
a School Board and a Park Board working together was brought up, and Mr.
Ostroot informed the Board that this matter was given a Yes vote at a
school election two years ago. Mr. Kane will be asked to draw up a work-
ing agreement. Mr. Ostroot will secure working agreement forms from
Mr. Corwin, and forward them to Mr. Kane. Mr. Kane will check the school
election vote, and give the Board a letter for its files. Mr. Kane does
not recommend spending Bond Issue money on school property. It was decided
that the advertising of bids for tennis courts in this area would be
delayed until the School Board and the Park Board reach an agreement.
TWO TENNIS COURTS AT LILLIAN SEEMAN PARK: The Board held a general dis-
cussion regarding the placement of tennis courts at Seeman Park rather
than at Lions Club Park.
Motion was made to accept specifications and plans on two tennis courts, and
place on file in the office of the President of the Park Board. The motion
was seconded and carried.
Mr. Byrnes made a motion that we advertise for bids to be opened on Wednesday,
May 6, at 7:00 P.M., at the temporary Council Chambers, 7840 6th Ave. No.,
on two tennis courts to be located in Lillian Seeman Park. The motion was
seconded and carried.
BALL DIAMONDS: Mr. Snetsinger advised that all the field work is done
except in Natchez. Now grades must be set.
Motion was made to accept specifications and plans on four ball diamonds
without sod - three in Lions Club Park, and one in Natchez Park - and place
on file in the office of the President of the Park Board. The motion was
seconded and carried.
Motion was made that we advertise for bids on four ball diamonds without
sod - three in Lions Club Park, and one in Natchez Park - to be opened on
Wednesday, May 13, at 7:00 P*M9, at the temporary Council Chambers, 7840 6th
Ave. No.
April 15, 1959, Minutes Continued
BACK STOPS: The Board held a general discussion regarding back stops, and
bids from Crowley Fence were presented. At the present time the Board owns
two back stops - one is stored, and one is at Seeman. These can be moved to
Lions Club Park. The back stop at Papoose can be left there, or moved to
Lions Club Park. If the three are moved to Lions, new ones will be needed
at Golden Oaks, Natchez, Seeman and Papoose. The new back stops will be pur-
chased one at a time from Crowley Fence. Mr. Byrnes made a motion that we
order one back stop with hood not to exceed $500. for Lillian Seeman Park.
The motion was seconded and carried.
HARD SURFACE AREAS: There was a general discussion regarding hard surface
play areas.
Motion was made to accept specifications and plans on red Walktop Hard Sur-
face Areas for 1201 x 90t at Seeman, 901 x 90t at Golden Oaks and 901 x 901
at Lions, and place on file in the office of the President of the Park Board.
The motion was seconded and carried.
Motion was made that we advertise for bids on red Walktop Hard Surface Areas
for 1201 x 901 at Seeman, 901 x 901 at Golden Oaks and 901 x 901 at Lions to
be opened on Wednesday, May 6, at 7:00 P.M., at the temporary Council Chambers,
7640 6th Ave. No. The motion was seconded and carried.
SHELTERS: Mr. Stockman stated that he has contacted Mr. Corwin, and that Mr.
Corwin will not be able to work with the Park Board. Mr. Ulstad informed the
Board of a suggested shelter by Clarence Scherer totalling $3000. Mr. Ulstad
will secure sketches of this shelter from Mr. Scherer, and Mr. Reed will take
them to the University for discussion.
GLENVIEiN TERRACE: Mr. Stockman and Mr. Snetsinger will meet with Mr. Dhainin
of the Minneapolis Park Board, Friday, April 17, at Glenview Terrace Park to
discuss the possibility of a joint venture between the two Boards. It will
be suggested that Minneapolis do the work, and Golden Valley pay for it. It
will be up to the Minneapolis Park Board to accept our offer, or make other
recommendations.
ESCROW MONEY FOR SCHEID AND GOLDEN OAKS PARKS: This matter will be tabled for
the time being.
Mr. Stockman read a letter from Mr. Lawrence Larson regarding the improvement
of some Village property. Mr. Ulstad will investigate this matter, and advise
Mr. Larson accordingly.
RECREATION REPORT: Mr. Reed advised that Wirth beach is available for his
Summer Progbarn, but he would still like to talk with Mr. Enghauser. Mr. Kane
was asked if Village liability insurance would cover private property, such
as the Enghauser pool. Mr. Kane advised that if it did not, the coverage
could be extended, and that we should contact Mr. Winslow. Mr. Reed has hired
all but two of his Summer Staff. Mr. Reed stated that letters are going out
to business firms, organizations and churches in Golden Valley, attempting to
form a slow -pitch baseball league this summer. It was decided that the Park
Board will entertain the new Summer Recreation Staff at a dinner -meeting,
April 29, at the Boulevard. Mr. Reed will make the arrangements.
April 15, 1959, Minutes Continued
There being no further business, motion was made to adjourn the meeting
at 10;15. The motion was seconded and carried.
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